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!
Mar 22, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Mar 15, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Mar 08, 2016•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Mar 01, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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?...
Feb 23, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Feb 09, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Feb 02, 2016•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jan 26, 2016•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jan 19, 2016•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Jan 12, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Jan 05, 2016•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's part two of our end of the year show! 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....
Dec 29, 2015•2 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's part one of our end of the year show! 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....
Dec 22, 2015•2 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Dec 15, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Dec 08, 2015•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!...
Dec 01, 2015•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 .
Nov 24, 2015•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 17, 2015•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 10, 2015•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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).
Nov 03, 2015•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Oct 27, 2015•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Oct 20, 2015•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Oct 13, 2015•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Oct 05, 2015•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Sep 29, 2015•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Sep 22, 2015•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!...
Sep 15, 2015•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Sep 08, 2015•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Sep 01, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast