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Episode #60: Michael Stackpole, Keith Blume, and 10 Games we don't play enough Aug 03, 2006

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With Michael Stackpole, here's another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this episode, we announce the winners of our contest for Darter, and listen to David Fair rave about Tichu. Moritz reviews a game, Jason tells us why multi player is no good, and Rick gives us the news as usual. Sam and I discuss the top ten games we don't play enough of; and the highlights of the show are an interview with Keith Blume from Eagle Games and Michael Stackpole talking about Origins. We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #59: Top Ten Games with the Worst Themes Jul 27, 2006

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Because I finally got Skype to work, here's another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this episode, I continue the contest for Darter, as well as listen to the latest news from Rick and Moritz. Sam rejoins me, talks about his gaming in America - and Jason tells us why he prefers wargames. We answer some questions, and Eric Burgess joins me to talk about our top ten worst themes in games. We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #58: What makes a Great Game? Jul 20, 2006

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Because I love my wife, here's another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this episode, I continue the contest for Darter, as well as listen to the latest news from Rick and Moritz. Yehuda Berlinger joins me for a top ten list of things we look for in a great game, and we have a preview of the World Boardgaming Championship by Jason White. My wife, Mr. Whiney, and that Blighty guy also all join us. We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #57: Origins 2006 Review Jul 13, 2006

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Because I wanted to do a review of Origins, here's another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this Episode, Rick Thornquist, David Fair, Paul Tevis, and Jim Van Verth all join me to give our top ten lists from Origins 2006. Also, Rick gives a ton of news, we finish up our Jolly Roger Contest, and start a new contest for Darter! We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #56: Animal Games Jul 07, 2006

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Because I got to Rick to post this blurb for me, here's another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this episode, Sam and I continue the Jolly Roger Games contest, and I preview Mental Floss, Ninja Galaxy, and 800: the Game of Verbal Perfection. Moritz gives some insights on German gaming, and Mr. Whiney responds to some of his feedback. Mike Hibbert reviews Football Tactics 2006, and while I gives my top ten animal games, Sam mentions his top ten games of all time! We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #55: Origins Preview Jun 23, 2006

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Because I wanted to do a preview about Origins, here's another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this episode, I go at it alone for a preview of the Origins game convention. Of course, alone might be a bit of a stretch, since there are many audio clips, tips, and comments about the convention from others. If you are attending Origins, or thinking about going someday, this is the episode for you! We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #54: Our Top Ten Sports Games Jun 07, 2006

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And from a new location (in the same city), another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this episode, Sam and I announce the winners for the Dungeon Twister contest, introduce a new contest for Jolly Roger Games, and listen to Moritz defend game stores. Rick provides news, Doug provides a rant, and there are two reviews of Pirates Cove and Fuddy Duddy. Jim Dietz joins me for our top ten sports board games. We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #53: Our Top Ten Obscure Gems, part 2 May 30, 2006

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And a day early, another episode of the Dice Tower!

In this episode, Sam and I continue our contest for Dungeon Twister, and review both Descent and Gemblo Light. We listen to Moritz talk about the history of the pawn, and Rick gives us the latest rundown on board game news. Morgan Dontanville and I finish up our top ten "obscure gem" games, and both Jon and Mike give us some reviews. We answer listener feedback, and talk about our hot games of the month. We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #52: Top Ten Obscure Gems, part 1 May 24, 2006

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In this episode, Sam and I continue our contest for Dungeon Twister, and review both Vs. and The Great Space Race. We listen to David discuss cheating in games, and Doug and Mike start a discussion on the "friendly" local board game stores. Morgan Dontanville and I begin out top ten "obscure gem" games, and Rick and Moritz give us the news from around the globe. We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

Episode #51: Top Ten Two-player Games May 17, 2006

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With version 2.0, another episode of The Dice Tower!

This is the first in an updated version of the Dice Tower, following the leaving of Joe Steadman. Not only does Sam Healey join me live, but we have several new segments for your listening pleasure. We still get great news from Rick Thornquist, and an essay from Moritz about scoring tracks. Jon Theys talks about gaming with little ones, and Doug Cooley complains about top ten lists. Mike Hibbert explains gaming conventions in the UK, and David talks about his love of Tichu. We kick off a great new contest to win copies of Dungeon Twister, and round out the segment with Sam and my top ten two-player games! We have the show available in .mp3 format, which you can download below by right clicking the link below, and selecting "save link as".

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