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In this show, we talk about our numbers 11-20 of 2017!  What games were amazing, but just missed out on the top ten!  Our last show from 2017, see you next year!

Direct download: TDT535-TheDiceTower-Episode535.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 5:36am PDT

Joined by Suzanne, we delve into the year 2017!   First we spend some time talking about the different trends of the year, then we jump into our biggest surprise and disappointment, favorite art and components, most innovative game, strangest game, biggest brainburner, best family and party game, and more!  Finally, we end the show talking about the top ten games of 2017.

Direct download: TDT534-TheDiceTower-Episode534.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:03am PDT

In this show, we are joined by Mandi, Suz, Sam, Zee, and Jason for our second annual Dice Tower Cruise Live Show! (and we got the sound quality right!)

We spend time talking about recently played games that we each have enjoyed, and answer some really great questions from the crowd.

Direct download: TDT533-TheDiceTower-Episode533.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:35am PDT

In this show, we talk about Pie Town, Montana, The Palace of Mad King Ludwig, Harvest Dice, Meeple Circus and Sunny Day.  We also go back and take a look at Roll Through the Ages and For Sale, talk about Jeju Island, and look at a few apps!

Direct download: TDT532-TheDiceTower-Episode532.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 1:07pm PDT

In this show, we are recording live from PAX Unplugged 2017.  We pull various people from the crowd to talk about their and our experiences, mention a few games that we've played, and hear Geoff talk about...losing?  Finally, we end the show being joined by Sam and Zee for our top ten games that need a sequel.

Direct download: TDT531-TheDiceTower-Episode531.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:04am PDT

It's a review show spectacular!  In this show, we talk about Nusfjord, Claim, Merlin, Pulsar 2849, Otys, Battlefold, CV Pocket, and Altiplano.  We also end the show with a few questions from our listeners!

Direct download: TDT530-TheDiceTower-Episode530.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:17am PDT

In this show, we talk about Richard the Lionheart, Indian Summer, Space Freaks, Wasteland Express Delivery Service, Meeple Circus, and Pyramid of the Sun.  We hear a tale of mystery, and end the show with our top ten experiences of the huge Spiel fair at Essen 2017.

Direct download: TDT529-TheDiceTower-Episode529.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:27am PDT

In this episode, we come to you live from Essen!  The four hosts are joined by Sam and Zee for some thoughts on the fair itself.  Our comedy team makes an appearance, and we end the show with our annual game show!

Direct download: TDT528-TheDiceTower-Episode528.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:51am PDT

In this show, we talk about Whistle Stop, Matryoshka, Sundae Split, Taiwan Monster Brawl, Klondike Rush and Unearth.  We also take a look back at Saint Malo and Mexica, and answer some listener questions.

Direct download: TDT527-TheDiceTower-Episode527.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 11:05pm PDT

In this show, we talk about Charterstone and several other games.  We also take some live questions from the audience and talk about how we get ready for a convention!

NOTE: this is recorded as a live Youtube broadcast.  Not everything translates over to audio, and the microphones aren't as good as our normal podcast quality.

Direct download: Dice_Tower_Tonight_October_18_2017.mp3
Category:Dice Tower Tonight! -- posted at: 10:55pm PDT

In this episode, it's all about the upcoming Spiel fair in Essen Germany!  We talk about the Dice Tower plans for the show, give some tips and ideas for attending the show, and then dive in, with all four of us giving our top ten games we are looking forward to at the show!

Direct download: TDT526-TheDiceTower-Episode526.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:38am PDT

In this show, we talk about 7th Continent, One Night Ultimate Alien, The Dragon and Flagon, NMBR 9, Bunny Kingdom, and Seafall.  We also hear a tale of horror, answer questions about if Kickstarters spam backers, and end the show talking about our favorite one vs. many games!  Russ Wakelin from the D6 Generation joins us!

Direct download: TDT525-TheDiceTower-Episode525.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

In this show, we talk about Hotshots, Port Royal, Purlock Holmes, Kaiju Crush, and Engineering Ants.  We also talk about the technical side of how we do our podcast, and take some questions from the audience!

NOTE: this is recorded as a live Youtube broadcast.  Not everything translates over to audio, and the microphones aren't as good as our normal podcast quality.

Direct download: Dice_Tower_Tonight_October_4_2017.mp3
Category:Dice Tower Tonight! -- posted at: 3:34am PDT

In this show, we talk about Tesla vs Edison: Duel, Azul, Samurai Gardner, Castles of Burgundy Dice Game, London, and Okey Dokey.  We also talk about a few new apps, and how people (you!) feel about digital app integration with physical games.

Direct download: TDT524-TheDiceTower-Episode524.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:32am PDT

Welcome to the first episode of Dice Tower Tonight!  In this show, which is streamed live via video on the Dice Tower Youtube channel, Tom and Eric talk about several games, including Princess Jing, Strawberry Ninja, Azul, Resistor, and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiago.  We talk about summer conventions, and end the show answering questions live!

 

The video link is here:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwFjZv6051I&t=25s

Direct download: Dice_Tower_Tonight_September_27_2017.mp3
Category:Dice Tower Tonight! -- posted at: 8:40am PDT

In this show, we are joined by Rebecca Thomason and talk about Wizards Wanted, Paper Tales, Bob Ross: the Game of Chill, Potion Explosion Fifth Ingredient, Orleans Trade & Intrigue, and Rialto.  We also hear a tale of hurricanes, how to learn games from Geoff, and answer a few questions, including how to house rule games.  Finally, we talk about our favorite games for creative people.

Direct download: TDT523-TheDiceTower-Episode523.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 9:20pm PDT

In this episode, we talk about Lisboa, Word Slam, Apocrypha, and Flipships.  In "Take My Money", we cover Legend of Korra, and we go back to talk about Pastiche and Kahuna.  Finally, Mandi and Suzanne end the episode answering questions from our listeners!

Direct download: TDT522-TheDiceTower-Episode522.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:12am PDT

Just a quick update to let everyone know what's happened in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Direct download: dthurricane.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 10:30am PDT

In this show, we talk about Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game, Caverna: Cave vs. Cave, Four Seasons, Mini Park, Custom Heroes, and Word Domination.  We also discuss a few games on Kickstarter, a couple game apps, and talk about how price affects our decisions for buying board games.

Direct download: TDT521-TheDiceTower-Episode521.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:45am PDT

In this show, we are joined by Marie Poole from Lone Shark Entertainment.  We talk about Whitehall, Twilight Imperium 4, The Expanse,  The Goonies Adventure Card Game, Dice Forge, and Colony.  We hear a tale of treachery, answer questions and talk about internet negativity, hear a triple play from GameTech, and end the show with our top ten ridiculous components in games.

Direct download: TDT520-TheDiceTower-Episode520.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:55am PDT

In this episode, Mandi and Suzanne introduce themselves, talk about Argent the Consortium, Tokyo Highway, Skyward, Bohnanza the Duel, Vegas Wits and Wagers, Sentient, Ninjitsu, and Diesel Demolition Derby.  They also rave about Amerigo and Caylus, a bit about conventions, and more!

Direct download: TDT519-TheDiceTower-Episode519.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 5:25am PDT

We recorded this show live at Gen Con 2017, where we didn't have control of the microphones, sadly, so there is a bit of clipping and other problems.  But hopefully, you can hear most of the show, in which we hear some announcements from publishers, a Secret Cabal Game Show, a song or two, and more!  

Direct download: TDT518-TheDiceTower-Episode518.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 9:36pm PDT

In this show, we talk about Near and Far, Terraforming Mars: Hellas and Elysium, Pit Crew, Logic Cards, Ghosts Love Candy, Wordsy, Dice Forge, and Saboteur: the Duel.  We also discuss the megagame we played at Dice Tower convention 2017, and our thoughts on megagames and whether or not we'll play another one!

Direct download: TDT517-TheDiceTower-Episode517.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

In this show, joined by Jamie from the Secret Cabal, we talk about Too Many Bones, Star Traders, and Spirit Island.  We also hear a wonderful tale of Amazement, and then it's headfirst into GenCon!  We answer questions about GenCon from those who haven't gone before, and talk about the ten games we are most looking forward to from the convention itself!

Direct download: TDT516-TheDiceTower-Episode516.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:01am PDT

In this show, we are joined by Sam Healey and Zee Garcia and a host of other Dice Tower contributors to talk about board games, play in a live game show with folks from the audience, and then answer questions from the same audience.  All done live at Origins Game Fair 2017!

Direct download: TDT515-TheDiceTower-Episode515.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:27am PDT

In this show, co-hosted by Tony McRee from Rolling Dice and Taking Names, we talk about Thunderstone Quest, Monopoly Gamer, Indulgence, Deckscape: Test Time, Downforce, and Lignum.  Geoff talkes about the Yips, we hear a tale of Horror, and answer a pile of questions from one listener!  Finally, we end the show talking about our top ten games that work well with five players.

Direct download: TDT514-TheDiceTower-Episode514.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:33am PDT

Joined by a host of contributors, we hand out the Dice Tower Awards for the best games of 2016.  From best small publisher game to most innovative to game of the year, join us and out network as we choose the winners!  Afterwards, Sam, Tom, Zee, and Eric answer questions from the audience at Dice Tower Con 2017.

Direct download: TDT513-TheDiceTower-Episode513.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:28am PDT

In this show, we talk about Unearth, STROOP, They Who Were, Godfather: Corleone, Arena: of the Gods, and Paradox.  We then discuss the Spiel des Jahres nominees for 2017, and talk about which we think will win and should win.

Direct download: TDT512-TheDiceTower-Episode512.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

In this episode, we talk about Viral, Stop Thief, Immortals, Completto, the Play Dirty Expansion for Steam Park, and Startups.  Geoff talks about crystals, we hear a tale of horror, and answer questions about talking about jobs and an anti-Dice Tower faction.  Finally, we end the show discussing our favorite puzzle games.

Direct download: TDT511-TheDiceTower-Episode511.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:56am PDT

In this episode, we talk about Mechs vs. Minions, Balloon Pop, Quartz, Arena For the Gods!, Champions of Midgard Expansions, and LYNGK.  Then, Eric and Tom talk about how to teach board games to others, mistakes to avoid, and more!

Direct download: TDT510-TheDiceTower-Episode510.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:37am PDT

In this show, we talk about Near and Far, This War of Mine, Flatline, Mole Rats in Space, Don’t Mess With Cthulhu, and Ethnos.  We also answer a pile of questions, talk about drinking games, and end the show with our top ten games that are best with three players.  Rich Sommer is the guest third host.

Direct download: TDT509_-_3_Player_Games.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 8:59pm PDT

In this show, we talk about Kerala, Alien Frontiers App, RISK: Star Wars Edition, Excape, Booo!, Ghostel, Ghostbusters 2, and Toilet Trouble.  Finally, we discuss playing horror games with children.

 

Direct download: TDT508-TheDiceTower-Episode508.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:01am PDT

In this episode, Tom and Eric are joined by Mandi Hutchinson to discuss Word Slam, Honshu, Wizards of the Wild, City of Zombies, The Lost Expedition, and Yokohama, and Geoff talks about the pros and cons of tiebreakers. We also present a karmic Tale of Gaming, answer some questions from the mailbag, and complete the set by presenting our Top Ten Set Collection Games.

Direct download: TDT507-TopTenSetCollection.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

In this episode, we talk about the Hexbug games (Bugs in the Kitchen, BuggaLoop), Cat Box, Amun Re, and then all the different Escape Room games:  Escape the Room, Exit: the Game, Deckscape, Unlock!  We discuss the pros and cons of escape room games.  Enjoy!

Direct download: TDT506-TheDiceTower-Episode506.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:35am PDT

Sara from Renegade Games joins us as co-host when we discuss Problem Picnic Attack of the Ants, Flip City: Wilderness, Great Western Trail, and prototypes!  We also hear from Geoff, a tale of gaming, and answer questions about demoing games at conventions and musical gamers.  Finally, we end the show talking about our top ten trick-taking games!

Direct download: TDT505-TheDiceTower-Episode505.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:16am PDT

Tom is out AGAIN.  Anyway, Eric talks about some games and then gives us some puns.  

Direct download: TDT504A_-_Eric_Summerer_Presents_Fun_With_Puns.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 11:00pm PDT

In this show, Richard Ham takes Tom's place, and he and Eric talk about different games.  Including - Lemonade Stand, Pack of Heroes, Broken Token’s Firefly Crate, Um Reifenbrite, Jamsumo, Oh My Goods: Revolt in Longsdale, Magic Maze, and Unlock!

Direct download: TDT504-TheDiceTower-Episode504.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:46am PDT

In this show, Tom is missing, but Richard Ham (Rahdo) steps in, and he and Eric talk about Math Fluxx, Disney World gaming (Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Agent P’s Secret Mission, A Pirate’s Adventure), The Goonies Adventure Card Game, and Rhodes.  They also answer questions, hear another Tale of gaming, and end with their top ten conflict resolutions in games.

Direct download: TDT503-TheDiceTower-Episode503.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 8:25am PDT

Suzanne joins us for a quick episode, in which we talk about Avenue, Maze Racers, Escape Room The Game: Welcome to Funland, Rocky Road a la Mode, Braintopia, Hounded, Fugitive, Moons, and Nautilion.

Direct download: TDT502-TheDiceTower-Episode502.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Suzanne Sheldon joins as our first co-host to talk about Ascension: Gift of the Elements, Go Go Gelato, Orleans Invasion, Tokaido (app), Onirim (app), and Exit The Game (Secret Lab).  Geoff shows up to talk about pie, we hear a tale of gaming, and end the show with our top ten deckbuilding/pool building games.  Welcome to the new format!

Direct download: TDT501-TheDiceTower-Episode501.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Sam Healey and Joe Steadman join us for this retrospective look at the Dice Tower over the last 500 episodes!  Recorded live at GAMA 2017, the quartet talk about some games they saw at the trade show.  We also listen to plenty of Eric's puns, Tom's idiotic statements, segments sent in from all the contributors and several listeners, and catch up on what Sam and Joe are doing now!  Finally, we end the show with our top ten favorite moments of the Dice Tower.

Oh, and maybe a song or two.

Direct download: TDT500-TheDiceTower-Episode500.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 10:00pm PDT

In this episode, Tom and Eric recount their recent journeys to PAX East, The GAMA Trade Show, MeepleCon and ConnCon, including discussions of The Captain Is Dead, First Martians, Dozen’s Donuts, Toilet Trouble, The Colonists, Flamme Rouge, and SPY. Plus, Bringing Up the Meeples talks about Morals, Itai Perez discusses a French gaming influence, and Eric runs through his Top 10 new games he saw at GAMA.

Direct download: TDT499-MovinRightAlong.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

In this show, we talk about Jeju Island, Oh My Goods, Naturally Disastrous, the Kingsport Card Game, Cthulhu KoT, Coal Baron Card Game, and Mole Rats in Space.  We also hear a tale of Horror, answer questions, hear from a gaggle of contributors, and end the show talking about the games we'd like to play with each other.

Direct download: TDT498-TheDiceTower-Episode498.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:03am PDT

In this episode, we talk about Gloomhaven, Isle of Monsters, Wind the Film!, Mint Works, answer a few questions, and hear a tale of horror.  We end the show with our top ten space games!

Direct download: TDT497-TheDiceTower-Episode497.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 12:33am PDT

In this show, we talk about Bear Valley, Tricky Track, Picassimo, Castles of Calandale, Lady Richmond, and a chess tournament!  We hear a tale of horror, a tale of friendship, a biography of a boardgame, competing opinions on Dungeon, and answer questions!  Finally, we end the show talking about when components to a game turn us off from playing it!

Direct download: TDT496-TheDiceTower-Episode496.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:14am PDT

In this show, we take a look at Kashgar, Ave Roma, Arcadia Quest Pets, Arcadia Inferno, Nerdy Inventions, 8-28, and Potion Explosion app.  Geoff talks about AI, we hear a remarkable tale of Amazement, and we end the show going back 20 years and talking about our favorite games from 1997.

Direct download: TDT495-TheDiceTower-Episode495.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:22am PDT

In this show, we talk about Tiny Epic Galaxies: Into the Black, Lotus, Me Want Cookies, Assault of Giants, RoboRally, and Villages of Valeria.  We also hear a couple of tales, answer questions, have a pile of cool segments, and talk about the games that have had the biggest impact on us!

Links to the new shows:

Board Game Blitz - http://www.boardgameblitz.com/
The Family Gamers - http://www.thefamilygamers.com/
Our Turn Podcast - http://ourturnpodcast.com/

 

Direct download: TDT494-TheDiceTower-Episode494.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 7:51am PDT

In this show, we talk about New York Slice, Papa Paolo, Second Tide, Ave Roma, Ghostel, and Ta Yu.  We hear a Battlestar Galactica Tale of Betrayal (although not the way you think), talk about snacks and lack of dice in games, and end the show with a fifteen year look back at 2002, and our favorite games from that year.

Direct download: TDT493-TheDiceTower-Episode493.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:16am PDT

In this show, we talk about Hero Realms, Batman The Animated Series The Dice Game, When I Dream, Revenge of the dictators,  Running with the Bulls,  and Jump Drive.  A host of contributors join us, talking about everything from randomness to Hare and Tortoise!  We have a tale of Horror and Amazement, and end the show talking about our 2017 gaming resolutions.  Again.

Direct download: TDT492-TheDiceTower-Episode492.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:53am PDT

In this show, we talk about Vikings Gone Wild, Dicemasters, Santorini, Jorvik, X Nimmt, and the Mysterium app.  We answer several questions, hear a tale of sadness, and end the show with our favorite games from ten years ago - 2007!

Join our fundraiser here!  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dice-tower-season-13-podcast

 

Direct download: TDT491-TheDiceTower-Episode491.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:18am PDT

In this show, we take a look at Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Rubik’s Race, Lion Guard: Protect the Pridelands, Flamme Rouge, Liar’s Dice, and Phase.  Tom reviews a pile of games in a few minutes, we hear from several contributors, and a great tale of Amazement!  Finally, we end the show talking about the top ten games we are looking forward to in 2017.

Direct download: TDT490-TheDiceTower-Episode490.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 4:44am PDT

In this show, we introduce our 2017 Fundraiser!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dice-tower-season-13-podcast

We also talk about Cosmic Eons, Days of Ire (Coop), Mino & Tauri, Motion Pictures, Trick of the Rails, and Munchkin CCG.  We also hear a tale of Betrayal, and then we talk about what Tom considers to be the best year in gaming - 2012!

Direct download: TDT489-TheDiceTower-Episode489.mp3
Category:The Dice Tower -- posted at: 3:20am PDT

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