In this episode, Tom takes a look at games Eric has already played, and Eric delves a bit more into Escape Room games. Geoff talks about exponents, and we end the show talking about our favorite games that start with the letter "N". Finally, we have a very special interview with Jen, who talks about grief, Kickstarter shipments, and more! Find more about Jen at https://jencb.com/
Apr 07, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Ep 653•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Suzanne and Mandi discuss Cooper Island, TIME Stories Hadal Project, Orchard Ocean, One Hundred Torii, the Charterstone app, and discuss gaming while socially distancing in Victory Points.
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 652•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Tom and Eric take a look at games from 15 years ago - 2005! We also answer a pile of questions about our gaming kryptonite, double wave shipping, and more! Finally, we take a look at Offshore, Bumuntu, The Crew, The Isle of Cats, DomiNations, and a new way to play Magic the Gathering.
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep 651•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Suzanne and Mandi talk about Stellar, Ripple Rush, Bosk, Cubitos, Dice Hospital, and Imhotep The Duel. They chat about Epic The Card game in digital form, and answer some questions from the mail box including one about forfeiting games.
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep 650•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, we review Remember our Trip, Adventure Games: the Dungeon, Funkoverse, Toy Story, Ratville, and Wonder Woman. We also look back at Dice Tower West, answer questions about board game themes and card shuffling, and Geoff comes to visit! Finally, we talk about favorite games that start with the letter "M".
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep 649•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, Tom & Eric are joined by Crystal, Suzanne, and Zee live at Dice Tower West 2020 for our top ten small joys and annoyances in games! Eric also does an interview and more!
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 648•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we review Video Vortex, Robin of Locksley, Oceans, Space Battle Lunchtime, Praise, Cactus, and Caylus 1303. We chat about a couple of sentimental staples, and discuss collection management in Victory Points.
Feb 25, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Ep 647•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we take a look at Sabotage, Munchkin Ducktales, Fast Sloths, ArtSee, Euphoria, and Dominations. Geoff talks about communication limits, we answer questions about culling games, excitement about expansions, and RPGGeek. Finally, we end the show taking a look at our favorite games from a decade ago, in 2010!
Feb 18, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Ep 646•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we review Railways of Nippon, Noch Mal So Gut, Rival Restaurants, and 1911 Amundsen vs Scott. Mandi talks about digital Carcassonne while Suzanne discusses the On Tour app. And we wrap with a Victory Points segment about designer/illustrator Dream Team.
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep 645•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, recorded live on the Independence of the Sea, Tom and Eric are joined by Crystal Pisano, Zee Garcia, Paula Deming, and Joe Steadman to record a live show. And then, the brothers Murph show up and take over the whole thing. Questions, a game show, and more hijinks ensue!
Feb 04, 2020•52 min•Ep 644•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Suzanne and Mandi cover Chocolate Factory, Sierra West, Ecosystem, Slide Quest, Letter Jam, and Streaming. They have a argument discussion about a One and Done, and answer some of your questions in Q&A.
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 643•Transcript available on Metacast 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