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.
Oct 03, 2017•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Sep 27, 2017•2 hr 52 min•Ep 523•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Just a quick update to let everyone know what's happened in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
Sep 12, 2017•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Sep 05, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Aug 29, 2017•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Aug 22, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Aug 20, 2017•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Aug 08, 2017•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Aug 01, 2017•2 hr 35 min•Ep 516•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Jul 25, 2017•2 hr 47 min•Ep 515•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Jul 18, 2017•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jul 04, 2017•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about Viral, Stop Thief, I mmortals, 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.
Jun 27, 2017•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 mo re!
Jun 20, 2017•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jun 13, 2017•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Jun 06, 2017•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
May 30, 2017•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
May 23, 2017•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
May 16, 2017•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tom is out AGAIN. Anyway, Eric talks about some games and then gives us some puns.
May 09, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
May 02, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 25, 2017•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Apr 18, 2017•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!...
Apr 11, 2017•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Apr 04, 2017•3 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Mar 21, 2017•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast