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Ep 601TDT #601 - Hilarious Games
NOTE: We had some mike problems with Tom's mike - our apologies! In this episode, we are joined by noted gamer Gary Pope! We talk about Zoo Break, Game of Thrones: Oathbreaker, Tricky Dungeon, Aeon's End, and Heroes of Land, Air and Sea. We also answer a pile of questions, and then delve into the top ten games that make us laugh!
Ep 600TDT #600 - The Quiet Achievement
Hey, it's # 600! In this show, we talk about Thunderstone Quest, Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale, Camel Up, A Pleasant Journey to Neko, Airship City, Rolling Ranch, Pret a Porter, and Factory Fun and Funner. We also talk about top ten lists, and what makes them appealing. Thanks for sticking with us over the years!
Ep 599TDT # 599 - "B" is for Betwixt
In this show, we talk about Blossoms, Bloxx, First Contact, Underwater Cities, Fleet the Dice Game, and Wildlands (with expansions). We also answer a pile of questions about what makes a good game review, logging games with children, and what makes a bad year of gaming. Geoff scares us all with losing levels, and we end the show with our top ten games that start with the letter "B".
Ep 598TDT # 598 - This and That
In this show, Mandi and Suzanne talk about Dice Tower West with their opinions on that. They also review Ocean Crisis and Catastrophe expansion, Glenmore 2 Chronicles, Tiny Towns, Cytosis and Krass Kariert. They also talk about a few apps, and take a closer look at Raccoon Tyccoon. Also, our Backer Kit is closing soon! https://dice-tower-2019.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
TDT # 597- Top 10 Get Out of My Face
In this show, all four hosts are joined by Sam and Zee live at Dice Tower West 2019! We talk about five things in gaming we want to "get out of our face".
Ep 596TDT # 596- Most Played Games
In this episode, we talk about some recent stuff that's shown up in the mail. Geoff interviews a few people, we talk about Counterfeiters, Gnomopolis, Caverna Expansion, Frogriders, Dice Settlers, and Azul. Finally, we talk about the games that we've played most in our lives.
Ep 595TDT # 595 - Cosmic Camel Crisis
In this episode, we talk about Kickstarters we are taking a look at, Scorpius Freighter, Crisis, HexRoller, Passing Through Petra, Cosmic Run Regneration, Vadora Gardens, Skyjo, and a Wrinkle in Time: A Daring Adventure Game. We also take a look at the classic games Keyflower and Sleuth and more!
Ep 594TDT # 594 - A says "Apple"
In this episode, we hear a bittersweet tale of Amazement, listen to Geoff talk about rituals, discuss Dinogenics, Wingspan, Big Money, the Brigade, Showtime, and Monster Crunch, and answer a pile of questions. We end the episode talking about our favorite games that start with the letter "A".
Ep 593TDT # 593 - Slap it, Ship it, Stain it
In this episode, we talk about new games coming in, a recent convention for Suzanne, our new video show, and more! Games include Slap It, Fertility, Expancity, Fleet the Dice Game, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra, and ShipShape. We also talk about a board game app, and then discuss how we organize our games on the shelf!
TDT # 592 - Best of 2004 (Fifteen years ago)
In this episode, we talk about the Merlin expansion, Once upon a Castle, Master of the Galaxy, Comanauts, Franchise, and VOLT. We also hear a fantastic tale, Geoff talk about rent, and answer a pile of questions. Finally, we end the show by taking a look back at 15 years ago - 2004!
Ep 591TDT # 591 - Shipping 2019
In this show, Mandi and Suzanne recount their adventures on the Dice Tower Cruise, and also talk about things that they are looking forward to in 2019!
Ep 590TDT # 590 - Discussion Topic Extravaganza
Tom, Zee, Suzanne, Mandi, Eric, Sam, and Jason all come together in a show - recorded live on Dice Tower Cruise 2019. We talk about a few games we've been playing, go through a bunch of gaming and non-gaming topics, and answer a few questions from the audience. Also, the Riddler attacks!
Ep 589TDT # 589 - Best of 10 Years Ago (2009)
In this episode, we talk about Wingspan, New Frontiers, Coin & Crown, Arraial, Nyctophobia, and Too Many Bones. Geoff gives us wisdom, Tom tells a tale of horror, and we answer several questions! Finally, we end the show talking about our top ten games from a decade ago, 2009!
Ep 588TDT # 588 - Last Minute Packing
In this episode, we talk about some Kickstarters that we are looking at, as well as some upcoming events! We review Piepmatz, Scorpius Freighter, Mercado, Treasure Island, Indian Summer, and Stockpile. We also look at Way of the Panda and Moa in our "One and Done" segment, and finish up the show with a few questions from all of you!
Ep 587TDT # 587 - Best from Five Years Ago (2014)
In this show, we talk about Outback, Subatomic, The Boldest, Crown of Emara, Fertility, and Stephenson's Rocket. We also talk about reading rulebooks, socialization, and co-publishing, and then go back in time five years to revisit 2014 and see the best games from that year!
S1 Ep 586TDT # 586 - Best of 2018
In this show, we take a look back at the year 2018 for board gaming! We discuss the year as a whole, talk about our favorite art in games, our favorite expansion, our favorite reprint, our favorite cooperative game, and more! We end the show with our top ten games of the year! Also, Merry Christmas!
S1 Ep 585TDT # 585 - Pie-Less in Seattle
In this episode, we talk about a pile of games, as Mandi talks about her experiences at the Dice Tower Retreat. We also talk about cleaning up games. Who's responsible?
S1 Ep 584TDT # 584 - Best Adventure Games
In this episode, Tom and Eric take a look at The Pretender, Ya Blew It, Nemesis, The Reckoners, Ceylon, and Solenia. We also hear Geoff test out the Pop-O-Matic, and answer a pile of questions. Finally, we end the show talking about our favorite adventure games. Also, did I mention we were in the same room?
Ep 583TDT # 583 - PAXU 2018
In this episode, we come to you live from Pax Unplugged 2018. Not only do Mandi and Suzanne talk about the convention itself, but Tom and Eric invade the show to join in some of the segments!
Ep 582TDT # 582 - Games we Replaced, but Kept Anyway
In this show, we talk about Lords of Hellas, Underwater Cities, Subatomic, Fireball Island, Just One, and Terraforming Mars: Colonies. Geoff talks about knitting, and we answer questions about making our collections child-proof and Future Eric. Finally, we end the show talking about our top ten games that were replaced by other games, yet we kept them for some reason. Also, we explain the reasons.
Ep 581TDT # 581 - It's Getting Dark in Here
In this show, we talk about Blackout: Hong Kong, Going around the City, Narcos the Board Game, Escape Tales: the Awakening, Duelosaur Island, and Layers. We also examine the Isle of Skye App, and end the show answering several of your questions!
Ep 580TDT # 580 - Team vs. Team Games
In this show, we take a look at the new Azul, Lady and the Tiger, Forum Trajanum, Die Legende der Irrlichter, Majolica, and Billy Kerr. Geoff also talks about the mega lottery and its effects on gamers, we answer a pile of questions - including what to do with Kingmakers - and end the show with our top ten team vs. team games!
S1 Ep 579TDT # 579 - Messing Around Essen
In this show, Suzanne and Mandi talk about their recent trip to Essen. Second time in, how did we do? We also talk about games, like Bloxx!, Moveable Type, Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr, Mesozooic, Wreck Raiders, Patchwork Doodle, and more!
S1 Ep 578TDT # 578 - Live from Essen Spiel 2018
In this episode, recorded live at Essen 2018 (so forgive the audio quality), we talk about some games at the fair, play our annual game show, and take some questions from the audience!
TDT # 577 - Essen Spiele 2018 Preview
In this episode, all four hosts show up and talk about one of the biggest gaming events of the year! First, we talk about last year's show, and where we are on our anticipated games from last year. We also talk about things we learned about the Spiele convention, and what we plan to do this year. Finally, we each present our top ten anticipated games of Essen 2018.
TDT # 576 - Our Best Convention Experiences
In this episode, we review Dice Settlers, Treasure Island, Echidna Shuffle, Camel Up, Get the MacGuffin, and Star Trek Fluxx. Geoff talks about Battle Royale, we answer questions about reviewing and designers vs developers, and then we end the show talking about our favorite convention experiences over the last 15 years.
Ep 575TDT # 575 - The Quiet before the Storm
In this show, Mandi recaps some conventions she's been to, and we talk about Paleolithic, Roll Player, Gizmos, War Chest, Loot, Lost Cities, and 6 Nimmt. We also answer some questions, do our "One and Done" segment and of course, talk about two truths and a lie!
Ep 574TDT # 574 - Top 10 Relaxing Games
Welcome to the Dice Tower! In this show, we talk about New Found Land, Teotihuacan, Henhouse Havoc, Spirits of the Wild, and Scarabaya, Roll to the Top. We also learn about mana from Geoff, answer questions about designing games and running events, and end the episode with our top ten relaxing games!
Ep 573TDT # 573 - Live from Grand Con 2018
Recorded at Grand Con 2018, in Grand Rapids Michigan - Eric and Mandi join forces to bring you our latest podcast!
Ep 572TDT # 572 - Epic Games
In this show, we look at the Cryptid, the Brady Bunch Party Game, the expansion to Meeple Circus, Spell Smashers, and Fast Forward: Forture. We also hear a tale of triumph, answer our last questions (we need more!) and finish up going over our top ten epic games!
Ep 571TDT # 571 - Review Symphonies, Spies, and Strategies
In this show, we talk about Sailing Toward Osiris, Symphony # 9, Spy Club, Gunkimino, Newton, and Escape Extra! We also take a look at a couple of apps, and go into an extended discussion on victory points, and how they are used in games! Join us!
Ep 570TDT # 570 - Review Spectacular!
In this show, we simply review a pile of games, including Yellow & Yangtzee, Spy Club, The Hearmees, Dinosaur Tea Party, The Edge: Downfall, Warhammer 40K Dice Masters, Jungli-La, Warhammer Champions, Cat Lady, Ivion, Burning Rome, Lowlands, Rise of Tribes, Symphony # 9, and more! We also hear from Geoff on GameTek, and answer a few questions!
Ep 569TDT # 569 - Kicking it with Samurais
Welcome to another show! In this show we look at some Kickstarters, look beyond the hotness, and delve into the mail bag for questions. We talk about post-GenCon, a few new games we've been trying out and more!
S1 Ep 568TDT # 568 - Best Real Time Games
First, we talk about Keyforge, Hail Hydra, Pantone, 8-Bit Box, Mint Delivery, and TransEuropa. Then we talk about our Gen Con 2018 experience, hear a tale of Horror, and answer questions about color, distribution, and basketball. Finally, we talk about our top ten real-time games - in real time!
Ep 567TDT # 567 - Live from Gen Con 2018
It's our live show from Gen Con! Join us for a a little discussion on the show itself, a wealth of game announcements, the announcement of Dice Tower West, and some wacky game shows! Geoff does a live Game Tek, Alan Moon swings by, and we simply have a lot of fun!
Ep 566TDT # 566 - Inserts: To Keep or not to Keep?
In this episode, we talk about Thunderstone Quest, Passtally, Harvest, Unfair and its new expansion, Century Spice: Eastern Wonders, and Villainous. We also discuss a couple board game apps and go over board game inserts. Are they worth it, which ones are best...
Ep 565TDT # 565 - Gen Con 2018!
In this episode, Tom, Eric, and Mandi try to tell Suzanne just what Gen Con is like. We also answer a pile of Gen Con specific questions before jumping into the heart of our episode - our top ten most looked-forward-to games! We also talk about a little of our plans, and we hope to see you there!
S1 Ep 564TDT # 564 - Family Games
In this show, we talk about Root, Luxor, Ranking, and Quebec! Two old and two new! We also answer questions, talk about Dice Tower Con 2018, hear a tale of horror, and hear the solution to the basketball from Geoff. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games that we personally have enjoyed with our families!
S1 Ep 563TDT # 563 - Dice Tower Awards 2018
In this show, all of us show up live at Dice Tower Con 2018 for the annual Dice Tower Awards! Joined by a host of contributors to the show, we hand out the awards for the best games of 2017!
TDT # 562 - Oh, Look at the Time!
In this episode, we talk about some of the new games we picked up at Origins, and Suzanne tries to keep Mandi awake! We're also on our way to go to Dice Tower Con!
Ep 561TDT # 561 - Best Train Games
In this episode, we're back! To normal, that is - and we run a very normal episode with a very normal advertisement at the very end. Wait, what? Anyway, we talk about Rise of Queensdale, the new Exit games, Thanos Rising, Megaland, and Gizmos. We also listen to Geoff talk about deduction vs induction, answer a pile of questions, and hear a tale of horror! Finally, we end the show talking about our favorite train games. Huzzah!!
S1 Ep 560TDT # 560 - Live from Origins 2018
So it's our annual live Origins show. (as a side note, we're stuck with their audio system, so that's why things are they way they are.) We talk about games we played at the convention, including Coimbra and Reef, talk about the convention as a whole, have a game show with Sam Healey and Zee Garcia, and end the show answering a bunch of weird and crazy questions!
S1 Ep 559TDT # 559 - Origins 2018 Preview
In this episode, we talk about Magic Maze Kids, Boomerang, Kashgar, Pursuit of Happiness: Community, Way of the Panda, and My Little Scythe. We also talk about the upcoming show Origins 2018! Mandi and Suzanne go over ten different games they are interested in checking out, and Tom talks about some tips for first timers!
S1 Ep 558TDT # 558 - Best Cooperative Games
In this show, Mandi and Eric talk about Council of 4, Junk Orbit, Drop It, Now Boarding, Oh My Goods: Longsdale in Revolt, and Criss Cross. Geoff talks about calculus, we answer questions, hear a tale of amazement, and then go over our top ten cooperative games!
Ep 557TDT # 557 - Reboot@button Oops!
In this episode, we go back to our normal programming! We review The Last Garden, Long Live the Queen, Memoaar, Powerships, Tea Dragon Society, and Prowler's Passage. We also take a look at the classic games Master's Gallery and Felix/Felicity Cat in the Sack. There's also app discussion, Kickstarter and a few questions!
Ep 556TDT # 556 - Games to teach Science
In this show, Eric survives a lot to show up and record with Suzanne! We talk about MetroX, Renegade, Reworld, Pyramids of the Jaguar, Sunset Over Water, and Keyper. Geoff talks about the limits of AI, and we talk about the Spiel des Jahres nominations! Finally, we end the show with the top ten games to teach Science!
Ep 555TDT # 555 - Come On CMON
In this show, we talk about different games played at the CMON expo, including Council of 4, 13 Clues, Modern Art, and Dragon Castle. We also discuss overproduced games, game we're going to try to play, and some roll-and-write games!
Ep 554TDT # 554 - Games that teach History
In this show, we talk about Mistborn, Queensdale, Incorporated, Space Base, Pass the Pandas, and Felicity: The Cat in the Sack. Travis Chance from Kolossal Games comes on and talks about what it's like to start a company from scratch, and we hear another tale of Horror. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games to teach History!
Ep 553TDT # 553 - Stop, Drop, and Scrape
In this show, we talk about Dr. Beaker, Die Horbies, Drop It, Monster Trap, Stop Thief, and Decrypto. We also look at some classic games, like High Society and Indigo; and discuss the effect of hype on us as gaming consumers!
Ep 552TDT # 552 - Games that teach English
Tom and Mandi record live from a small convention the Gathering of Friends. We talk about analysis paralysis, Choose Your Own Adventure Games, Pie Town, The Mind, Keyflow, Sunset over Water, Thanos Rising, and more! Stephen Buonocore crashes the show to help us answer questions, and we finish up with our top ten games to help teach English!