The Dice Tower

Latest Episodes:

TDT - Episode # 291 - Expert Gamers Jan 29, 2013

Show notes

In this show, Geoff talks about game security, and we hear why party games matter. Mark explains that less is more, Matt talks about solo gaming, and Brian examines atypical randomization. We give the latest news, listen to a truly horrible tale, and talk about Swordfish, Suburbia, Legendary, and Mutant Meeples. We muse on the future of 2013 and gaming, and then talk about games that we are experts in. Maybe.

TDT - Episode #290 - Best Games from 2008 Jan 22, 2013

Show notes

Well, it's 2013, so as usual, we take a look back five years ago and talk about the best games - now that we have half a decade to muse on the subject. We also talk about Lancaster, Man Bites Dog, and Power Grid: the First Sparks as well as other games. Finally, we answer a plethora of questions, including Tom's thoughts on Duel of Ages 2, Space Alert, and more!

TDT - Episode #289 - Heated Discussions Jan 15, 2013

Show notes

Hooray, another episode! In this show, we talk about the Dice Tower Kickstarter - and also get into our favorite topic - great games! We review City of Remnants, Mice and Mystics, German Railways, and Fluxx. Brian takes us back to Hey, That's My Fish!, while James talks about being the villain. The Pirates come on and spread some sort of nonsense, while Geoff talks about cheating some more. We do a three-way smackdown between Marvel Legendary, DC Deckbuilder, and Sentinels of the Multiverse - and end the show talking about what to do when there is a heated rules dispute.

TDT - Episode # 288 - Best of 2012, part 2 Jan 08, 2013

Show notes

And part two of our best and worst of 2012 show! In this episode, we talk about the best cooperative games, most innovative games, strangest games, best expansions, best reprints, biggest brain burners, favorite gaming events, and a host of other categories. We end the show with our top ten games of 2012 - and what we are looking forward to in 2013.

TDT - Episode # 287 - Best of 2012, Part 1 Jan 01, 2013

Show notes

Tom, Eric, and host of others all join forces (like Voltron!) to give you the best of 2012. In this first half of the show, we give our thoughts on the 2012 as a whole, as well as the biggest news stories of the year. We talk about our biggest surprise, and our biggest disappointment. Everyone picks the game with the best components, the game with the best artwork, the worst game, the best card game, best party game, best kids game, and best family game. Lots of fun, and a Happy New Years to everyone!

TDT - Episode # 286 - Lucky Games Dec 26, 2012

Show notes

In this show, we talk about Zombicide, 2019: the Arctic, and Dungeon Command. We also answer a pile of questions, including why we don't talk much about print and play games, Carcassonne expansions, a good baseball game, and superhero games. We end the show talking about our top ten "lucky" games - games that have luck as a major mechanic.

Special Alert! - Game On! with Cody and John! Dec 21, 2012

Show notes

Here's an early Christmas Present for you - Game On! with Cody and John.

John says...

In this special episode of Game On! with Cody and John, we come out of retirement to record a special episode in support of the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund. The winner of our JVMF auction was Trent Hamm ("trenttsd" here on BGG), and he's our programming director and benevolent dictator for this episode. So, listen as we expound on Gen Con for newbies, discuss how to start an RPG group from scratch, and bring you a full review of FFG's Android:Netrunner. For this episode only, Trent rules!!

TDT - Episode # 285 - Thrift Store Treasures Dec 18, 2012

Show notes

In this show, we take a look at Kemet, Pixel Tactics, King of Tokyo Power Up! and Noir. Geoff talks about cheating, Tom talks about how and when you should buy games for others for Christmas, and Brian examines Kremlin. Bart looks at some Kickstarter games, Matt does a game you can play Solo, and James about expanding the hobby. We end the episode with our best gaming finds we've ever found at a thrift store.

TDT - Episode # 284 - Games that Have Stood the Test of Time Dec 11, 2012

Show notes

Whew! Another long episode in which we talk about recent games, such as Manhattan Project, Treehouse, Edo, Guidhall, and Courtier. We also answer quite a few user questions, where we talk about almost getting sued, why we keep expansion boxes, which side of Merchants of Venus is better, and what to do if you want to publish a game. Finally, we end the episode with our top ten "Games that Have Stood the Test of Time" - games that are just as relevant today as they were when they were published.

TDT - Episode # 283 - Games only we seem to hate Dec 04, 2012

Show notes

A mega episode, jammed full of all sorts of stuff! First, we talk about some recently played games, such as Copycat, Spellbound, Escape, and Robinson Crusoe. The Chief talks about Kickstarter, Brian about Looping Louie, the Snakes and Latte guys about trivia, Mark about Ravinca, Greg about another gaming stores, and the Pirate Cast guys about expansions. We have a tale of horror, a musings on GameSalute, some SUPER exciting news, and special report from BGG.con. Finally, we end the show with games that only we seem to dislike - everyone else loves them!

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected