Sinopsis
The Dice Tower is an Internet podcast about tabletop games. Your hosts for the show are Tom Vasel, noted game reviewer, and Eric Summerer. In the show, Tom and Eric talk about boardgames, card games, wargames, miniatures, and the people who play them.New to the Dice Tower? Then listen to: Episode 0: Introduction & Top 15 Games a New Gamer Should BuyNote: The Dice Tower episodes are provided as a service to the community and although they are entirely family friendly, CoolStuffInc.com is not responsible for their content.
Episodios
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TDT # 633 - J is for Jammin'
19/11/2019 Duración: 01h29minIn 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"!
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TDT # 632 - So. Many. Games.
17/11/2019 Duración: 01h41minIn 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.
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TDT # 631 - Introductory Games
07/11/2019 Duración: 01h31minIn 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!
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The Dice Tower Episode 630 - Live from Essen Spiel 2019
30/10/2019 Duración: 01h21minMandi, 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!
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The Dice Tower Episode 629 - Essen 2019 Preview
21/10/2019 Duración: 02h08sAll 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.
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The Dice Tower Episode 628 - I is for Ice Cream
15/10/2019 Duración: 01h36minIn 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!
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The Dice Tower Episode 627 - Double Parked
08/10/2019 Duración: 01h10minIn 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.
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The Dice Tower Episode 626 - Horror Games
01/10/2019 Duración: 01h27minIn 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!)
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TDT # 625 - Cart Campers
24/09/2019 Duración: 01h33minIn 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.)
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The Dice Tower Episode 624 - H is for Hype
17/09/2019 Duración: 01h20minOn 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, we finish up with our Top Ten games that start with H.
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TDT # 623 - If I Could Turn Back Time
10/09/2019 Duración: 01h31minIn 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.
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TDT # 622 - "G" is for Games
03/09/2019 Duración: 01h26minIn 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".
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TDT # 621 - Player Counts... Nope!
27/08/2019 Duración: 01h38minIn 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.
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TDT # 620 - 7 Player Games
21/08/2019 Duración: 01h22minIn 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 our next show, tune into the Dice Tower facebook group on Thursday, August 29th, at 8:30 PM EST.
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TDT # 619 - I Really Want A Doughnut
13/08/2019 Duración: 01h18minIn 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.
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TDT # 618 - Live from Gen Con 2019!
06/08/2019 Duración: 01h44minIn 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.
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TDT # 617 - Gen Con 2019 Preview
29/07/2019 Duración: 02h12minIn 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
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TDT # 616 - Go Go Art and Imports
23/07/2019 Duración: 01h34minIn 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.
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TDT # 615 - "F" is for Fun
16/07/2019 Duración: 01h27minIn 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".
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TDT # 614 - Dice Tower Awards
09/07/2019 Duración: 01h01minIn 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!