In this show, we talk about Passtally, Rheinlander, a couple of Unlock games, Isle of Cats, Oceans, and the new Time Stories: the Hadal Project! Geoff talks about choices, and we talk about Pokemon board games, rules of game nights, and box conditions. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games that start with the letter "L"!
Jan 21, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Ep 642•Transcript available on Metacast In today's short show, we talk about Tribes Dawn of Humanity and Mandala. We cover two apps (6 Nimmt/6 Takes and Two Spies) and have a brief and personal chat about health and gaming.
Jan 14, 2020•47 min•Ep 641•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we take a look at UBoot, 50 Clues, Porto, Space Shipped, Taverns of Tiefenthal, and talk about which escape room games have the best hint system. We explain trick taking games, how to deal with the cult of the new, and other questions! Tom talks about the Kickstarter! Kickstarter will be live at http://www.dicetowerkickstarter.com Finally, we end the show with our top ten games from five years ago - 2015!...
Jan 06, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep 640•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we review Trismegistus, Taverns of Tiefenthal, Atlantis Rising, Decktective, Air Land And Sea, and Remember Our Trip. We also chat about a couple of Shelf Staples and wrap up with a discussion about a few things we're hoping for in 2020.
Dec 31, 2019•2 hr 36 min•Ep 639•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we take a look back at the year 2019. We talk bout our favorite games in multiple categories, including best artwork, best expansion, and more! We end the show with all four host telling our favorite ten games that were published in 2019. Merry Christmas everyone!
Dec 24, 2019•2 hr 46 min•Ep 638•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we talk about LUX Aeterna, Return to Dark Tower, Space Bowl, Stay Cool, Smoothies, and Trails of Toucana. Geoff talks about New Voices in Gaming, and we answer questions about gaming chairs, game categories, and play a mini game about game rankings! Finally, we end the show with our (and yours!) top ten games that start with the letter "K".
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep 637•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we cover a range of games including On Origins of the Species, Megacity Oceana, Misty, Florenza The Dice Game, Dungeon Academy, and 18Lilliput. We also chat about a couple of apps and get a bit heavy in the Q&A. Plus Suzanne mentions her favorite Roll and Write markers again.
Dec 10, 2019•2 hr 33 min•Ep 636•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we talk about a ton of games. Not only Maracaibo, Bruxelles 1897, Blitzkrieg, Belratti, Roll Estate, and the Crew; but Tom talks about 18 games in rapid fire order! We also hear about Euclid, answer a pile of questions, and then end the show talking about our top ten underrated games.
Dec 03, 2019•2 hr 52 min•Ep 635•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we review Pigasus, Team 3, 1987 Channel Tunnel, Aquicorn Cove, Electropolis, Fantastic Factories, and Miyabi. And then we discuss Exception Games in Victory Points.
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep 634•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we discuss Yukon Airways, Marco Polo 2, Mint Condition, It's a Wonderful World, Conspiracy: Abyss Universe, and Sarah's Vision. We also answer questions where we are put under a curse, giving kids game pieces, and more! Finally, we end the show with our top ten games that start with "J"!
Nov 19, 2019•2 hr 30 min•Ep 633•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we discuss Expedition to New Dale, Blitzkreig!, Azul Summer Pavilion, Beasty Borders, Nova Luna, and a few escape room style games. Mandi wants some help with the Nintendo Switch and Suzanne chats about the 7 Wonders Duel app and we wrap with some one and done.
Nov 17, 2019•2 hr 42 min•Ep 632•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we answer a pile of questions, including some behind-the-scenes information, and briefly discuss our trip to Essen. We also talk about Minecraft the board game, Aquatica, Terramara, Scythe, Project L, and the new Ticket to Ride maps! Finally, we end the show with our top ten games for new players!
Nov 07, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Ep 631•Transcript available on Metacast Mandi, Sam, Zee, Suzanne, Eric, and Tom all come together on Eric's birthday to celebrate a live show at the Essen Spiel fair 2019! Recorded live in front of an audience, we talk about some interesting games at the fair, answer questions from the audience, and end the show with a game show sponsored by Pandasaurus games!
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep 630•Transcript available on Metacast All four hosts are in this show, as we take a look at the list of Essen games (by Eric Martin on www.boardgamegeek.com ) and talk about our opinions and hopes for them. We also discuss our plans at the show this year.
Oct 21, 2019•2 hr•Ep 629•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we are joined by Becca Scott from Geek & Sundry as we delve into a pile of questions and talk about recording game plays on video! We also review the new Choose Your Own Adventure: War with the Evil Power Master, Awkward Guests, and Ecos First Continent. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games that start with the letter "I". Huzzah!
Oct 15, 2019•2 hr 36 min•Ep 628•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we review Cursed Court, Parks, Curios, 3 HABA titles, and Kindomino Duel. Suzanne shares a new app and we wrap with a few quick questions.
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep 627•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we talk about Tapestry, Chocolate Factory, and Rail Pass! We answer questions, including a malicious genie, Monopoly today, the magic number of players, and when to restart a rules explanation! We then end the show talking about our top ten horror themed games. (Side note: We think we've identified the problem with Tom's mike - should be fixed by next show!)
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep 626•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Suzanne and Mandi discuss Skulk Hollow, Ragusa, Empires of the North, Deadly Doodles, Ecos and Hats. They also cover a couple of One and Done games and wrap up with a Victory Points segment all about "cart campers" (the games that live in your shopping cart but never make it to purchase.)
Sep 24, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Ep 625•Transcript available on Metacast On today's show, Tom and Eric recap the Dice Tower Retreat, with both old and new games played. We discuss Power Rangers, Die Hard, Star Wars Outer Rim, Detective: City of Angels, Le Havre, Caverna, Feast for Odin, Puerto Rico, Mamma Mia, Roll for the Galaxy, Beta Colony, and Everdell. Plus, Geoff shows us the next generation of game playing machines, we answer questions about tame library storage, making exclusive items not-so-exclusive, and the merits of switching hands in a card game. Then, w...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In episode 623, Mandi and Suzanne review Space Base The Emergence of Shy Pluto, Time Chase, Trapper Keeper, Little Town, Tales of Glory, and Watergate. They also discuss a couple of apps and answer your questions with some Q&A.
Sep 10, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Ep 623•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we talk about Adventure Games: the Dungeon, Caravan, Brikks, Time Chase, Letter Jam, and the King's Dilemma. We also answer questions about retheming someone else's game, playing a game "to the death", fatherhood, and more! Finally, we end the show with our top ten games that start with the letter "G".
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep 622•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we take a look at Era, Cat Cafe, Pipeline, Icarus, Undo, and Clip Cut Parks . We discuss a couple of One and Dones and finally, we end the show with a discussion about games that have the wrong player count on the box.
Aug 27, 2019•2 hr 39 min•Ep 621•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we take a look at Pipeline, Mystery House, Clank Legacy, Aftermath, The Taverns of Tiefenthal, and Dragoon. We also answer questions about games that we knew would be perfect, the popularity of Battletech, the disorganization of the board game industry, the "alpha pack" syndrome, and telling others when they make mistakes. Finally, we end the show with our top ten seven player games! Note: This episode was recorded in front of a live Facebook audience. If you want to join us for...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep 630•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Mandi and Suzanne chat about some games that caught their eye at Gen Con and discuss recent games played including Abomination, Moon Base, Colors of Paris, Across The United States, Artsee, and Heul Doch Mau Mau.
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep 619•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Crystal, Mandi, Suzanne, Zee, and the Brother Murph all join in for our annual live show at Gen Con 2019! We start by talking about some recent games that we've played, then invite several publishers on for some cool game announcements! Buonocore shows up for some mayhem, and the show ends with a contest of champions! Thanks to Stronghold Games for sponsoring our show.
Aug 06, 2019•2 hr 44 min•Ep 618•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, all four hosts join together for a supersized episode in which we talk about all the upcoming releases at Gen Con 2019! We talk about where we'll be at the con (don't miss booth 2023!), and our opinions on various games. Due to the upcoming convention, we decided to release this one a bit early. Thanks to www.boardgamegeek.com and Eric Martin for putting together the list we used! See it here: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/13/gen-con-2019-preview...
Jul 29, 2019•2 hr 12 min•Ep 617•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about Atelier, In Front of the Elevator, Nine Tiles Panic, Dark Domains, Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid, and Undo. We look back on a couple of Shelf Staples and we end with a divisive One and Done.
Jul 23, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Ep 616•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about Medieval Age, Kenny G: Keepin’ it Saxy, Shobu, Lockup: A Roll Player Tale, Point Salad, and Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. We also answer questions about rules disputes and more! Finally, we end the show with our top ten games that start with the letter "F".
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep 615•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we are joined by various contributors to the Dice Tower Network to introduce the Dice Tower Awards for best games of 2018. Awards include best artwork, best components, best new designer, best game from a small publisher, best two player game, best strategy game, most innovative game, best party game, best family game, best expansion, best reprint, and game of the year! Congratulations to all the winners!
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep 614•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, Tom talks about his travels to Khan Kon in China, we review Circle the Wagons, Master of Respect, T.I.M.E. Stories, Pandemic: Rapid Response, Palaces of Carrara, and Paris Paris. We also answer a pile of questions and talk about our favorite top ten abstract strategy games.
Jul 02, 2019•2 hr 45 min•Ep 613•Transcript available on Metacast