The Dice Tower

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TDT # 398 - What we Want in a Game Cafe Mar 17, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Can't Stop: Rolling Down the Highway, Welcome to the Dungeon, Batman Love Letter, Harbour, 99 Chances, and Captains of Industry. Geoff talks about scoring tracks, Brian about Around the World in 80 Days, and several other contributors join us! We have a couple of tales, talk about games gone by, and end the show with what we want to see in a board game cafe.

TDT # 397 - Best Bang for your Buck Mar 11, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Pictomania, Dragon's Gold, The Worst Game Ever, Pandemic: State of Emergency, XCom: the Board Game, and the Witcher. We also hear from Geoff on poker, answer a pile of questions, and tell you our favorite "bang for the buck" games.

TDT # 396 - Live from Total Con 2015 Mar 03, 2015

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Tom is absent from this show as Eric takes over, joined by the hosts of Flip the Table. In this show, they talk about the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, X-Files board game, PBL Robots, Costa Ruana, Troll Hunt, and more! Special guests show up, including the folks from Not Just Another Gaming Podcast, a Tale of Horror is given, and the show ends with a game show!

TDT # 395 - Pick up and Delivery Games Feb 24, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Video Game High School, But Wait, There’s More!, DnD Dice Masters, King of New York with The Child, Caveman Curling, and Pirate Pete. We also answer questions, and then end the show with our top ten favorite pick-up-and-delivery games.

TDT # 394 - All about Catan Feb 17, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Five Tribes, Xia, Krosmaster Junior, Mystery Rummy # 5 - Escape from Alcatraz, X-com, and Pressure Cooker. We are joined by a host of contributors offering strategy, Christmas gaming, old games, and how to build a game group. We have a tale of amazement and one of horror, and bring back gaming stererotypes! Finally, we end the show with our favorite ways to play Catan.

TDT # 393 - Best Games from 2000 Feb 10, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Witness?, OWACON, Bullfrogs, Captains of Industry, Imperial Assault, and Cubo. We also answer a pile of questions, and end the show with our favorite games from 15 years ago - the year 2000!

TDT # 392 - Best Dice in Board Games Feb 03, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Empire Engine, Artificium, Kings of Israel, Robot Turtles, Cthulhu Wars, Hyperborea, Pints of Blood, and Dogs of War. We have a tale of horror and of amazement, Mark talks about his kids, Mary about Tichu strategy, and Brian about Mancala. Tom discusses why the Dice Tower is about games, but especially the people who play them; and we end the show with our favorite dice found in games.

TDT # 391 - Best games from a decade ago - 2005 Jan 27, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Shadow Throne, Murano, Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age, Canterbury, and Tesla: Master of Lighting. Greg talks about the new Counter magaizine, Bill gives tips for running a game event, and we answer a pile of listener questions. Finally, we go back ten years, and talk about our favorite games from 2005.

TDT # 390 - Stupid Game Names Jan 20, 2015

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In this show, we talk about Pay Dirt, Monsters and Maidens, Patchwork, Jochen der Rochen, Orleans, Power Grid “Deluxe”, Essen, and Royals. We have a Tale of Amazement, a Tale of Horror, A Board Game Magic Moment, legal advice, a look at games from our childhood, and more! We end the show talking about silly and awesome names that publishers give to board games.

TDT # 389 - Best Games of 2010 Jan 13, 2015

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In this show, we take a look at the games: The Ancient World, Spike, Waggle Dance, Noble Treachery, Kerflip, and Fire Dragon. We also answer a pile of questions, and end the show taking a look back five years ago - at the best games of 2010!

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