Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss how to deal with game players who get in the way of enjoying games. Also, some holiday shopping tips for those going to PAX Unplugged (and those that aren't as well), a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

02:23 - PAX Unplugged Plans

04:38 - People Who Ruin Games

22:42 - Holiday Shopping at PAX and Elsewhere

36:21 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

42:18 - FlipTown

45:21 - Terrorscape

48:31 - Star Trek Discovery: Black Alert

51:32 - Tesseract

55:23 - Wonder Woods

59:06 - Forbidden Island

Tom and Julie talk Eric out of getting the Doctor Who Magic the Gathering set, which leads to a discussion of out-of-universe items showing up in games. We prepare for some family gaming over the holidays, share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and run through some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

05:21 - Doctor Who Magic and other Gaming Anachronisms

25:18 - Gaming at Family Gatherings Without Scaring the Mother-in-Law

37:47 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

41:12 - Dice Cards

43:50 - Age of Comics: The Golden Years

46:26 - Five Towers

50:42 - Beer and Bread

53:47 - Mystery Detective

57:47 - Without Fail

In this episode, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the finer points of the suggested ages you see on game boxes, and when it matters to pay attention. Also, how a board game can make you scared, a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

07:33 - Suggested Ages

20:05 - Games That Scare You

41:47 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

46:19 - Mother of Frankenstein

50:27 - The Shining

54:26 - Horrified: Greek Monsters

59:45 - EXIT Advent Calendar: The Silent Storm

1:02:30 - CDSK

Tom and Julie have been traveling, and we want to hear about where they've been. We have recaps of the World Series of Boardgaming in Las Vegas and Spiel in Essen, before sharing some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

01:32 - World Series of Boardgaming

20:35 - Spiel

48:20 - Nekojima

50:37 - Path of Civilization

53:24 - Rankster

56:22 - Cat Horror Festival

59:53 - Hygge

1:03:30 - Eila and Something Shiny

1:07:22 - Robo Rally

Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss Essen Spiel 2023, including some general information on the layout, food, and happenings at the fair, as well as some of their most anticipated games. Then they close the show with reviews of Ticket To Ride Legacy, Fit to Print, and Deckscape: Tokyo Blackout.

01:27 - Food

04:26 - Layout Changes

17:32 - Booth Schedule (Dice Tower 3W103, Van Ryder Games 2C102)

19:55 - Press Pre-Show

20:49 - Tips

27:07 - Anticipated Games

27:48 - Among Cultists

29:15 - The White Castle

30:45 - Evacuation

31:28 - Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition

31:57 - Nucleum

32:41 - Kutna Hora: The City of Silver

34:09 - From the Moon

34:41 - 3 Ring Circus

35:54 - Karak II

36:58 - World Wonders

38:15 - Arborea

39:27 - Barcelona

40:30 - Shipyard

41:01 - Evil Corp.

41:35 - Sky Team

42:05 - Nekojima

43:06 - Witchcraft

44:02 - 1902 Méliès

45:07 - Zhanguo

46:12 - Rats of Wistar

48:28 - Imperial Miners

49:17 - House of Cats

50:01 - Freaky Frogs from Outaspace

50:27 - The Cathedral of Orleans

51:42 - Ticket to Ride Legacy

57:04 - Fit to Print

1:01:21 - Deckscape: Tokyo Blackout

1:04:19 - Unlock: Short Adventures

This Time, Tom, Julie, and Eric recount their adventures at the Dice Tower Retreat and the Alliance Trade Show, try to get to the bottom of marketing strategies for Boardgame "families", present a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

00:58 - Dice Tower Retreat Recap

07:53 - Alliance Trade Show Recap

13:12 - Hasbro Women Innovators of Play

17:00 - Lawn Games

21:00 - Boardgame Families

35:41 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

43:19 - Beat the 8 Ball

45:56 - NOOBS in Space

48:52 - Bonsai

51:41 - Wandering Towers

53:59 - BOOoop

56:43 - Unfold: Through the Wall

Hasbro's Women Innovators of Play Challenge - https://spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR0gIKC7IQEviKh7tE21gY8utJbiSBEpuEOJ0ANxaQvymgx_yLPaCFmi5Y0

The Jack Vasel Memorial Fund - http://jackvasel.org

The Dice Tower West - http://dicetowerwest.com

The Dice Tower Cruise - http://dicetowercruise.com

In this episode, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the logic behind MSRP at your local game store, put a trio of games up against each other in an arena Showdown, present a classic Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

02:56 - The News: MSRP

13:54 - Showdown: Freelancers vs Wander: The Cult of Barnacle Bay vs Near and Far

28:07 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror (classic)

36:34 - Rose, Thorn, Hula Hoop

37:10 - Artisans of Splendent Vale

43:50 - Beacon Patrol

46:34 - Comic Hunters

50:56 - Province

53:44 - Next Station Tokyo

55:57 - Chicken

The Jack Vasel Memorial Fund: http://www.jackvasel.org

In this episode, we kick off our new format with a new co-host, and a discussion of the sights and games of Gen Con 2023.

01:40 - Re-Introductions

04:26 - Current Events: Lorcana at Gen Con

16:15 - Gen Con Wrap-Up

29:48 - Rose, Thorn, Hula Hoop

31:30 - Lorcana

33:29 - Waffle Time

34:33 - Hogs of War

36:00 - Four Humors

38:48 - Fika

41:26 - Wild Tiled West

43:13 - Sea Salt & Paper

46:12 - Agree to Disagree

48:40 - I Feel Attacked

53:43 - In Search Of: Tales of Boardgaming Horror

54:43 - Bansai

56:35 - Channel WON

59:37 - Come Sail Away

The Art of Allan Panakal: http://www.ancientones.net