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.
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep 533•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep 532•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 21, 2017•2 hr 54 min•Ep 531•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Nov 14, 2017•2 hr 47 min•Ep 530•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Nov 07, 2017•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Nov 02, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Oct 17, 2017•2 hr 42 min•Ep 526•Transcript available on Metacast 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!
Oct 10, 2017•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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