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TDT # 469 - LIVE from Gen Con 2016
9 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 47 min
In this show, we are LIVE in Indianapolis, IN, in front of our largest convention audience yet, for Gen Con 2016. Tom, Eric, Sam, and Zee discuss their thoughts on the convention. We present a live Tale of Horror. Publishers announce new releases live on stage. Jason live tweets from the Fantasy Flight InFlight report. The Secret Cabal invades to run a game show. We take questions from the audience. And oh yes the singing. There is singing. Lees meer
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TDT # 468 - Question Palapalooza 4
2 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
In this show, we take a look at Cry Havoc, Arcane Academy, Bring Your Own Book, Oh my Goods, Tiny Epic Western, Mad Science Foundation, Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space, Hide the Kids, and Dino Race. We hear from Mark, have some gumbo, hit the sweet spot, and end the show with a pile of listener questions. It's Question Palapalooza # who knows what! Lees meer
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TDT # 467 - Gen Con 2016 Preview, part 2
26 juli 2016 · 1 uur 30 min
In this episode, part two of our GenCon special, we invite Tony Topper and Jamie Keagy from the Secret Cabal and talk about the upcoming GenCon 2016 convention! We go over tips for the convention, and then go over our top ten most anticipated games!
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Secret Cabal Express # 16 - Gen Con 2016 Preview, part 1
26 juli 2016 · 1 uur 15 min
Hey now, it's part one of our two part episode in which we preview GenCon 2016! We answer questions about the convention, and go over a huge pile of games releasing at the fair! Lees meer
You aren't seeing things, we decided to put the Cabal's show on our feed for convenience!
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TDT # 466 - Overrated Games
19 juli 2016 · 1 uur 31 min
In this episode, we talk about Cry Havoc, Arcane Academy, Bring Your Own Book, Oh my Goods, Tiny Epic Western, Mad Science Foundation, Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space, Hide the Kids, and Dino Race! We hear from Mark at Origins, a tale of horror, and finally end the show with our top ten overrated games. Prepare the knives! Lees meer
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TDT # 465 - Dice Tower Awards 2016
13 juli 2016 · 1 uur 13 min
We are joined by a host of contributors to present the best games of 2015! With fourteen awards, and recorded live at Dice Tower Con 2016, we congratulate the winners of most innovative game, best artwork, best family game, and more! We end the show taking questions from the audience to Eric, Tom, Sam, and Zee. Lees meer
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TDT # 464 - Best Ancient Era Games
11 juli 2016 · 2 uur 8 min
NOTE: Due to some file transfer issues, this episode is a week late, AFTER Dice Tower Con. Sorry about that! Lees meer
In this show, we take a look at
Guildhall Fantasy Trio, Burano, Ghost-Fightin' Treasure Hunters, Fool's Gold, Garbage Day, and Dead Last. A plethora of contributors join us, from law cases to DnD horror stories! We start a quick contest, answer a few quesions, and finally end the show with our top ten ancient era games!
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TDT # 463 - Live from Origins 2016
22 juni 2016 · 1 uur 27 min
In this show, Sam Healey and Zee Garcia join as hosts and we talk about some of the games we saw at Origins, including Tyrants of the Underdark, Captain Sonar, and more! Chaz Marler gives his impressions, we play a live version of the Match Game, and we end the show answering questions including how we would die in an RPG. Lees meer
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TDT # 462 - Best Medieval Games
14 juni 2016 · 1 uur 33 min
Huzzah! In this pre-Origins 2016 episode, Eric and Tom talk about Guilds of London, Council of Four, IceCool, and Box of Rocks. We hear from a TON of our contributors, from Takenoko to Um Reifenbreite to Imperial Settlers. A harrowing tale of treachery is told, and we talk about our favorite ten medieval themed games. But we don't end there, and finish with a question of the week IN THE SAME EPISODE. Lees meer
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TDT # 461 - Live from UKGE 2016
7 juni 2016 · 1 uur 22 min
In this show, recorded live at the UK Gaming Expo, Tom and Sam take a look at games they played before and during the fair, talk about our trip to London and Nottingham, and banter with a few Dice Tower contributors. We also give a preview of Skythe.
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TDT # 460 - Obnoxious Gamers
31 mei 2016 · 1 uur 34 min
In this show, we discuss Coffee Roaster, Dream Factory, My First Carcassonne, Bear Valley, Magecraft, Bad Medicine, and Dwarves, Inc. The Sweet Spot looks at tense games, Luke introduces to to some racing games, The Solo Game Corner explores Healthy Heart Hospital, and we hear the Biography of Hive. Plus, a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, letters from the mailbag, and our tips on how to deal with obnoxious gamers. Lees meer
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TDT # 459 - Amazing card art
24 mei 2016 · 1 uur 52 min
In this episode, we talk about Star Trek: Frontiers, Linkee, Happy Pigs, Legends of Draxia, Tichu, Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space, and Ladies and Gentlemen. We are joined by special guest Jorge Garcia (Lost, Hawaii 5-0) and talk about his gaming past and treacheries. We finally hear from Greg about the Gathering, listen to Geoff stir up a ruckuss, hear a tale of Amazement, and more! Finally, we end this extra-long show with our top ten games with amazing card art. Lees meer
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TDT # 458 - I hate this box!
17 mei 2016 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode, we are taking a look at Isle of Skye, Stratos, Exodus Expansion, Magic duel deck, Stratos, and more! We hear about a pig race, the history of Carcassonne, GameTek, and how to deal with horrible boxes. And a pile of questions and answers! Lees meer
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TDT # 457 - Creepy Crawlies
10 mei 2016 · 1 uur 29 min
In this show, we talk about Alan's Adventureland, Shadow over Westminster, Histrio, The Palaces of Carrara, Ravenous River, and Dice City. We also hear about an annoying gamer, Friday, bashing Monopoly, and a report on Tabletop Day at the F2Z headquarters. Finally, we end the show with our top ten Creepy Crawlies games - games that feature bugs, spiders, worms, and more! Lees meer
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TDT # 456 - Publish my Game!
3 mei 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
In this show, we talk about Dungeon!, FreshFish, T'Zolkin: Tribes and Prophecies, Bastian, Spheres of Influence, DilluviaProject, and Greedy Greedy Goblins. Tom talks about thesights and sounds of the Gathering of Friends, Eric goes through agamut of emotions with a bunch of Tales, and we hear from a greatnumber of great contributors! Finally, we end the showtalking about how to pitch your game to apublisher. Lees meer
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TDT # 455 - Games that teach MATH
26 april 2016 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode, we talk
about Rockwell, Animal on Board, Meeple
War,Prime Time, Medici, and Eric gives us a
Pandemic Legacy Update. We also answer questions about local
game stores, Dicemasters, legacy games, and more! Finally, we
end the show with our top ten games for teaching
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TDT # 454 - Retheming Games
19 april 2016 · 1 uur 25 min
In this show, we talk about Avalanche on Yeti Mountain, Mad Libs: The Game, Tigris and Euphrates, Conquest Stratego, Apotheca, Time Stories: Prophecy of Dragons, Thunder and Lightning. We also hear from a variety of contributors, incluing Game Tech, History of Board Games, and more! After a few tales, we finish up the show with thoughts on the retheming of games. Lees meer
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TDT # 453 - Political Games
12 april 2016 · 1 uur 21 min
In this show we talk about Mombasa, Smash Up Expansions, Scoundrel Society, Flip City: Reuse, Loot n Run, and Firefly Fluxx. We also answer questions about gaming outside, "min-maxing" and more! Finally, we end the show with our top ten politically themed games. Lees meer
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TDT # 452 - Power Creep
5 april 2016 · 1 uur 17 min
In this show, we talk about Thunderbirds, Pied Piper, Northern Pacific, Millenium Blades, Knit-Wit, Monstrous, and Pecunia non olet. We have a pile of contributions, including both old and new! We end the show talking about power creep, and how it affects games. Lees meer
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TDT # 451 - Long Games
29 maart 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
In this show, we talk about World’s Fair 1893, Epic Roll, Escape the Room, Valeria: Card Kingdoms, Latice, and Mission to Mars 2049. We also answer questions about sleeving cards, contacting companies, falling asleep, and more! Finally, we end the show with our favorite ten long games - games that are 3 hours or more! Lees meer
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TDT # 450 - Live from GAMA 2016
22 maart 2016 · 1 uur 22 min
In this show, we delve live into the GAMA trade show, talking from there with Chaz Marler, Suzanne Sheldon, Jason Levine and more! We are also joined by our regular contributors to make a real hodge podge of an episode, talking about both new and old games. Finally, we end the show talking about going back in time to stop a game from being made! Lees meer
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TDT # 449 - Reprints
15 maart 2016 · 1 uur 27 min
In this show, we discuss Crown and Kingdom, Concordia: Salsa, Carson City: Deluxe, Paradox, Steampunk Rally, Circus Flohcati and Odin’s Ravens. We also answer a pile of questions and realize just how far behind we are! Finally, we end the show talking about the best reprints or board games. Lees meer
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TDT # 448 - The Time Machine
8 maart 2016 · 57 min
Do you like Eric? Well, this is the episode for you! Here, we talk about Food Chain Magnate, Dino Twist, Worm Up!, and Jivecat Voodoo Lounge. Brian talks about Pick Picknic, we have another history tale, more psychology, hear several tales, and end the show talking about what we would do if we found a time machine! Lees meer
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TDT # 447 - Best Games for Six Players
1 maart 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
In this episode, we talk about Walled City, Through the Ages, Council of Four, Valley of the Kings: Afterlife, Bomb Squad Academy, and La Citta. We answer questions about silly gamers, Dice Masters, Merchant of Venus, player colors, and more! Finally, we end the show with our favorite ten games for six players. Lees meer
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TDT # 446 - The Rest of Your Life
23 februari 2016 · 1 uur 12 min
In this show, we talk about Through the Ages: A New Tale of Civilization (online), Hocus, Concept, Steam Works, Gruff, Trap!, and Space Yogurt. We hear a tale of Amazement, Outrage, and Hilarity, as well as discuss the sweet spot in gaming, psychology in gaming, the alpha gamer, and more! We end the show talking about if we could only play one game the rest of our life, what would it be? Lees meer
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TDT # 445 - Top Ten Dexterity Games
16 februari 2016 · 1 uur 25 min
In this episode, we take a look at Stinker, One Night Ultimate Vampire, Sly Dice, Epic Roll, Mexica, and Fantasy Stables. We also answer a pile of questions, and finish off the episode with our favorite dexterity games.
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TDT # 444 - Too many Players!
9 februari 2016 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode, we take a look at A Study in Emerald (2nd Edition), Stick to Colours, Vye, Viticulture Essential Edition, Steam Time, Cat Tower, Nautilus Industries, and Casting. We are joined by a host of contributors, including a couple of new segments! We also answer a pile of questions, as well as talk about when to play with the maximum number of players. Lees meer
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TDT # 443 - Best Games of 2001
2 februari 2016 · 1 uur 30 min
In this show, we talk about Dark Age Z, Mangrovia, Star Wars: Rebellion, Skyway Robbery, Healthy Heart Hospital, and the Splendor iOS. We also answer a pile of questions, and finish the show taking a look back 15 years ago at the best games from 2001. Lees meer
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TDT # 442 - Chin up, Kid!
26 januari 2016 · 1 uur 16 min
In this show, we talk about Above and Below, Roll for the Galaxy Expansion, Maharaja, Outfoxed, Treasure Hunter, Ninja All Stars, Piratoons, and VuDu. We also hear a few tales of Horror, Amazement, and Treachery - and talk about tales in general and our reaction to them. Finally, we talk about how to deal with kids who have a hard time when they lose. Lees meer
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TDT # 441 - Best of 2006
19 januari 2016 · 1 uur 35 min
In this show, we discuss Epic PVP, Siege of Faerun, Grand Austria Hotel, Apollo XIII, Zombicide: Black Plague, Colosseum, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, and Ultimate Warriorz. We answer questions about pirating and making your own copies of games, and finish the show taking a look back ten years ago - at 2006's best games. Lees meer
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TDT # 440 - Asmodee Asmodee
12 januari 2016 · 1 uur 13 min
In this episode, we talk about The King is Dead, Cat Tube Famous, But Wait, There’s More!, Splash!, the Magic Board Game Expansion, Game of Gnomes, Mess Machine, andTelepathy (Magic Minds and Brain Freeze). We have three tales - one of horror, one of treachery, and one of outrage! Brian, Dan, and Mary join us, and the whole group discusses the latest announcement from Asmodee North America. Lees meer
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TDT # 439 - Best of 2011
5 januari 2016 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode, we introduce our 2016 DT Kickstarter, and talk about Dojo Kun, Mod X, Spirits of the Rice Paddy, Best Treehouse Ever, and Burgle Brothers. We also answer questions including why we like Caverna better than Agricola, and finally end the show with our favorite games from five years ago - 2011! Lees meer
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TDT # 438 - Best of 2015, part 2
29 december 2015 · 2 uur 15 min
It's part two of our end of the year show! Lees meer
In this jam-packed mega show, all of our contributors and Dice Tower affiliates show up and give their input on...
Best cooperative game,
Most Innovative game,
Strangest game,
Best Expansion,
Best Reprint,
Biggest Brainburner,
Best Gaming Event,
and our Top 10 of 2015!
Come join us and here our opinions on the year 2015, as it draws to a close.
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TDT # 437 - Best of 2015, part 1
22 december 2015 · 2 uur 29 min
It's part one of our end of the year show! Lees meer
In this jam-packed mega show, all of our contributors and Dice Tower affiliates show up and give their input on...
The year as a whole,
Biggest news of the year,
Biggest surprise,
Biggest Disappointment,
Best Components,
Best Artwork,
Worst Game,
Best card game,
Best party game,
Best kids game,
and Best family game.
Come join us and here our opinions on the year 2015, as it draws to a close.
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TDT # 436 - Let it Go
15 december 2015 · 1 uur 13 min
In this show, we talk about Ice and the Sky, The Prodigals Club, Pirate Den, Fidelitas, 10 to Kill, Floating Market, Kemet: Ta Seti, Safranito, and Mord Im Arosa. Brian takes a look at Money, Geoff at Gutsy, and we hear about starting a game club and more Legal moves. Tom quizzes Eric about shopping, and we finish up the show discussing when to let a game go out of your collection. Lees meer
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TDT # 435 - Top Ten AEG Games
8 december 2015 · 1 uur 25 min
In this episode, we talk about German Railroads, Estoril 1942, Klask, Stinky Business, Mow Money, ...and then we held hands, KLASK, and Between Two Cities. We answer questions about conventions, using cash to buy games, and why we don't review everything. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games from AEG games. Lees meer
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TDT # 434 - Dealing with Hype
1 december 2015 · 1 uur 14 min
In this show, we talk about Sleuth, Paperback Co-Operative, State Smarts, Chess, Above and Below, Simurgh, Gum Gum Machine, and the Colt Express Expansion. We hear a tale of Horror and one of outrage, talk about game clubs, and Tom gives us a rundown of the Come and Play day with GTS distribution. Finally, we end the show talking about how to deal with the hype machine! Lees meer
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TDT # 433 - Live from BGG Con!
24 november 2015 · 1 uur 32 min
We are joined by Rich Sommer, Sam Healey, Zee Garcia, Jason Levine, Mark Streed and more in this Boardgame Breakfast crossover! Recorded live at BGG.con 2015, we talk about games we've played, have several segments, and close out the show answering questions from the audience. Lees meer
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TDT # 432 - Top 10 Interactive Games
17 november 2015 · 1 uur 28 min
In this show, we talk for a long time about games, including 504, Fury of Dracula, Gallerist, Porta Nigra, Ghostbusters, Gutsy, Renaissance Wars, and The Room 3. We also answer questions, and then tell about our favorite ten interactive games (that aren't wargames). Or something like that. Lees meer
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TDT # 431 - You destroyed my game!
10 november 2015 · 1 uur 22 min
In this show, we talk about The Big Book of Madness, Tabletopia: Police Precinct, Dark Stories, Treasure of the 13 Islands, Time Stories, Orleans expansion, M.U.L.E, and Trickerion. Tom also talks about twenty other games as fast as he can, we hear from some contributors, and hear a few tales. Finally, we talk about what we do when someone else damages our games. Lees meer
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TDT # 430 - Music and Games
3 november 2015 · 1 uur 34 min
In this show, we talk about Automania, Inhabit the Earth, Antarctica, Taverna, Pandemic Legacy, TIME Stories, Say Cheese!and Ocean Raiders. Eric rants, we answer a pile of questions, and then end the episode talking about our favorite games to have music in the background (and what music that should be). Lees meer
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TDT # 429 - Turtling
27 oktober 2015 · 1 uur 20 min
In this show, we talk about Far Space Foundry, Raptor, Wurfel Kung Fu, the new expansions for both Race for the Galaxy and Roll for the Galaxy, Ticket to Ride Map Pack 5, Dice City, and Automobiles. We hear from Geoff, Brian, and Dan - and hear three tales, one of Horror, one of Awkwardness, and one of Shame! Finally, we talk about "turtling" and whether or not we like when it shows up in our games. Lees meer
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TDT # 428 - Questionpalooza
20 oktober 2015 · 1 uur 15 min
In this show, Tom and Eric talk about our Essen Spiel trip, what we saw and did there. Then, for the rest of the show, we tackle our gigantic pile of questions from listeners! It's a smorgasbord of topics!
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TDT # 427 - Live from Essen Spiel 2015
13 oktober 2015 · 1 uur 30 min
From the Essen Spiel game fair, we record a podcast in front of a live studio audience. Joined by Zee Garcia, Jason Levine, Steve Buonocore, Piero, and more - we answer questions, talk about the convention, and hear a couple of tales!
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TDT # 426 - Going to Essen Spiel 2015
5 oktober 2015 · 1 uur 32 min
In this show, we talk about our Essen 2015 plans, as well as the top ten games we are looking forward to at the fair. We take a look at Poseidon’s Kingdom, Retro Loonacy, Fluch der Mumie, Shakespeare, 7 Wonders: Duel, Star Trek: Five Year Mission, and answer a pile of questions from the listeners! Lees meer
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TDT # 425 - Here to Stay
29 september 2015 · 1 uur 30 min
In this episode, we are joined by special guest Rich Sommer! We talk about Cthulhu Realms, Portal, Tiny Epic Galaxies (Solo), Trambahn, Terra, Bomb Squad, Kryptos, Petite Pastiche, and Wink. We hear about treachery, amazement, and horror, solo games, forming a game group, and more! Finally, we end the show talking about games we will never get rid of. Lees meer
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TDT # 424 - Best Games for Seven Players
22 september 2015 · 1 uur 24 min
In this episode, we talk about Ashes, New Salem, Lord of the Rings w/Sauron, a pile of Star Wars games, and Pandemic Legacy! We also answer questions about cooking, demoers, working with publishers, and more. We end the episode with our top ten games for seven players! Lees meer
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TDT # 423 - Dice Game Versions of Board Games
15 september 2015 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode, we take a look at As You Wish, A Battle of Wits, Miracle Pill, Homeland; Good Cop, Bad Cop Bombers; Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Samurai. We have three tales - one of Awesome, one of Horror, and one of Awkwardness. We have several segments from contributors, and end the show talking about board games converted into dice games! Lees meer
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TDT # 422 - What Attracts us to a Game
8 september 2015 · 1 uur 28 min
In this show, we take a look at The Undercity, Bloody Inn, Star Trek: Five Year Mission, Rum and Bones, Smash Up Munchkin, and Apocalypse Chaos. We also answer questions about locations of conventions, game nolstalgia, and more! We end the show with the top ten things that attract us to a new game. Lees meer
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TDT # 421 - GenCon, a month later
1 september 2015 · 1 uur 6 min
In this show, we take a look at Bora Bora, The Little Prince: Rising to the Stars, Broom Service, Medieval Merchant, Mysterium, Survive Space Attack, WWE Showdown, and the Cash and Guns expansion. We have three tales! - one of amazement, one of horror, and one of awkwardness. Greg tells people to get off his lawn, and we end the show with a look at GenCon games, a month later. Lees meer