The Dice Tower

The Dice Tower is an Internet podcast about tabletop games. Your hosts for the show are Tom Vasel, noted game reviewer, industry veteran Julie Ahern, and voice actor and reviewer Eric Summerer.

In the show, Tom, Julie, and Eric talk about boardgames, card games, wargames, miniatures, and the people who play them.

New to the Dice Tower? Then listen to: Episode 0: Introduction & Top 15 Games a New Gamer Should Buy

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Whirlwind Trip

Aug 11, 2026

We're back from Gen Con with stories to tell! Lots of steps logged, games played, and high fives acquired. What were the big hits of the show, and where were we when the alarms went off? Plus, a completely normal amount of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

00:00 - Introduction

00:47 - Back from Gen Con

01:19 - Dice Tower...

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Prepping for Gen Con 2026

Jul 28, 2026

This time, we're poised for Gen Con 2026 and making plans. Where will we be? What games do we want? What games do others want? Who is good at thumbs? All will be answered along with a sprinkling of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

00:48 - Busiest Time of the Year

02:01 - Where Can We Be Found? - Booth 249

04:09 - New at...

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Inflatable Ice

Jul 14, 2026

The team is back from Dice Tower East with stories to tell. What games were taught? What events ran well? What did Eric find in the library? Plus, we have a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and a particularly pointy collection of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

00:00 - Introduction

00:46 - Games That Could Have Been Played at...

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Columbus Days

Jun 30, 2026

Julie recounts her adventures at Origins 2026 before we delve into questions about Authenticity of Theme, Fan Interactions, and Teaching Race for the Galaxy. And of course, we close the show with a healthy dose of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Middle of the Year

03:59 - Last Minute Dice Tower...

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Parallel Design

Jun 16, 2026

Tom tells us about his adventures in The Philippines before we spark some discussion from a Tale of Boardgaming Horror: What do you do when you learn your game design is similar to a game that already exists? Plus, we dive into the bag of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops and pull out some winners.

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