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TDT # 458 - I hate this box! May 17, 2016

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In this episode, we are taking a look at Isle of Skye, Stratos, Exodus Expansion, Magic duel deck, Stratos, and more! We hear about a pig race, the history of Carcassonne, GameTek, and how to deal with horrible boxes. And a pile of questions and answers!

TDT # 457 - Creepy Crawlies May 10, 2016

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In this show, we talk about Alan's Adventureland, Shadow over Westminster, Histrio, The Palaces of Carrara, Ravenous River, and Dice City. We also hear about an annoying gamer, Friday, bashing Monopoly, and a report on Tabletop Day at the F2Z headquarters. Finally, we end the show with our top ten Creepy Crawlies games - games that feature bugs, spiders, worms, and more!

TDT # 456 - Publish my Game! May 03, 2016

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In this show, we talk about Dungeon!, FreshFish, T'Zolkin: Tribes and Prophecies, Bastian, Spheres of Influence, DilluviaProject, and Greedy Greedy Goblins. Tom talks about thesights and sounds of the Gathering of Friends, Eric goes through agamut of emotions with a bunch of Tales, and we hear from a greatnumber of great contributors! Finally, we end the showtalking about how to pitch your game to apublisher.

TDT # 455 - Games that teach MATH Apr 26, 2016

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In this episode, we talk about Rockwell, Animal on Board, Meeple War,Prime Time, Medici, and Eric gives us a Pandemic Legacy Update. We also answer questions about local game stores, Dicemasters, legacy games, and more! Finally, we end the show with our top ten games for teaching math!

TDT # 454 - Retheming Games Apr 19, 2016

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In this show, we talk about Avalanche on Yeti Mountain, Mad Libs: The Game, Tigris and Euphrates, Conquest Stratego, Apotheca, Time Stories: Prophecy of Dragons, Thunder and Lightning. We also hear from a variety of contributors, incluing Game Tech, History of Board Games, and more! After a few tales, we finish up the show with thoughts on the retheming of games.

TDT # 453 - Political Games Apr 12, 2016

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In this show we talk about Mombasa, Smash Up Expansions, Scoundrel Society, Flip City: Reuse, Loot n Run, and Firefly Fluxx. We also answer questions about gaming outside, "min-maxing" and more! Finally, we end the show with our top ten politically themed games.

TDT # 452 - Power Creep Apr 05, 2016

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In this show, we talk about Thunderbirds, Pied Piper, Northern Pacific, Millenium Blades, Knit-Wit, Monstrous, and Pecunia non olet. We have a pile of contributions, including both old and new! We end the show talking about power creep, and how it affects games.

TDT # 451 - Long Games Mar 29, 2016

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In this show, we talk about World’s Fair 1893, Epic Roll, Escape the Room, Valeria: Card Kingdoms, Latice, and Mission to Mars 2049. We also answer questions about sleeving cards, contacting companies, falling asleep, and more! Finally, we end the show with our favorite ten long games - games that are 3 hours or more!

TDT # 450 - Live from GAMA 2016 Mar 22, 2016

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In this show, we delve live into the GAMA trade show, talking from there with Chaz Marler, Suzanne Sheldon, Jason Levine and more! We are also joined by our regular contributors to make a real hodge podge of an episode, talking about both new and old games. Finally, we end the show talking about going back in time to stop a game from being made!

TDT # 449 - Reprints Mar 15, 2016

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In this show, we discuss Crown and Kingdom, Concordia: Salsa, Carson City: Deluxe, Paradox, Steampunk Rally, Circus Flohcati and Odin’s Ravens. We also answer a pile of questions and realize just how far behind we are! Finally, we end the show talking about the best reprints or board games.

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