Synopsis
The Dice Tower is an Internet podcast (a radio show you can download) about boardgames. 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.
Episodes
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Episode #224: Top 10 Games for Six Players
23/09/2011 Duration: 58minIn this episode we take a look at Elder Signs, Coyote, Castle Dash, and Adventurers: Pyramid of Horus. We learn some more about geek skills, game conventions, and answers to questions. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games for six players.
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Episode #225: Profound Influences
20/09/2011 Duration: 01h13minIn this show, we talk about games that have had a profound influence on us, while Geoff takes a look at chaos theory. We talk about some recently played games, including Werewolf, Martian Dice, Tic Tac Boom, and Node; and review the Kobold Guide to Board Game Design. Andrew Miller questions why we game, and we take a look at some of the latest board game news.
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Episode #223: Kids at Conventions
14/09/2011 Duration: 01h38minIn this episode, Tom interviews Wizkids, the Chief talks about Kickstarter, and Ryan hates on El Grande. Tom gives a full review of Star Trek: Fleet Captains, he and Eric talk about recently played games, and we talk about what age children should be at conventions.
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Episode #222: Martin Wallace Games
09/09/2011 Duration: 01h48minIn this episode, we visit yet another gaming store and answer a ton of user questions. We go over several new games, including Rune Age, and end the show with our favorite (and worst!) Martin Wallace games.
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Episode #221: Wishing for Expansions
01/09/2011 Duration: 01h10minIn this episode, Chief continues looking at how to start up a game group, and Jim looks at Core Worlds. Moritz talks about games with Paranoia, and Geoff talks about the importance of choice. Greg discusses the IGA awards, Tom and Eric take a look at several new board games, and we all wish for expansions.
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Episode #220: GenCon 2011
23/08/2011 Duration: 01h35minIn this episode, we take a look at GenCon, the largest gaming convention in America, for 2011. Tom mentions 30 games that listeners should check out, Geoff and Ryan weigh in, and Eric talks about his top ten experiences of the convention.
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Episode #219: 2010 Dice Tower Awards
11/08/2011 Duration: 01h28minIn this episode, Tom and Eric are joined by a plethora of others to announce the Dice Tower Awards, talking about the best games of 2010.
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Episode #218: The Perfect Game Room
08/08/2011 Duration: 01h09minIn this episode, we answer a pile of questions from listeners, and talk about our ideas for the perfect game room.
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Episode #217: The Perfect Location for a Game Store
01/08/2011 Duration: 01h16minIn this episode, we continue our current contest, Geoff takes a look at polyhedral dice, and Moritz gets LOUD about games! We discuss 17 new games in 20 minutes, or so. We also talk about our games we are interested at seeing at GenCon, and talk about the perfect location for a game store.
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Episode #216: Top 10 Games from Asmodee Editions
01/08/2011 Duration: 01h08minIn this episode, we answer a ton of user questions, continue our contest, and learn about silent games from Moritz. We end the episode with our top ten games from Asmodee Editions.
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Episode #215: Should you force your kids to game?
18/07/2011 Duration: 01h42minIn this episode, Geoff talks about fuzzy logic, and Eric talks once more about dice. We spend time going over Origins, talking about the events and the future of the convention. Finally, we discuss the question - should you force your kids to game?
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Episode #214: Top 10 Bruno Faidutti Games
13/07/2011 Duration: 01h08minIn this show, we answer a pile of questions and talk about our top ten Bruno Faidutti Games.
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Episode #213: Getting ready for Origins 2011
15/06/2011 Duration: 01h15minIn this episode, we talk about Origins 2011, and tell you things to look forward to! We talk about folks going for the first time - things to see, things to avoid, and tips everyone should take note of.
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Episode #212: Top ten story-telling games
13/06/2011 Duration: 59minIn this episode, Moritz enters the Mansions from Madness, and Ryan finds another game show he hates. We answer a pile of questions, and give our top ten story-telling games - whatever that means.
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Episode #211: Ideal Qualities in a Gaming Opponent
01/06/2011 Duration: 01h04minIn this episode, Steve makes himself a target, the Chief talks about starting a game group, and Geoff and Ryan interview the designer of Code 777 and Confusion. We react to the German game of the year nominations, we pit a pair of cooperative games against each other, and we talk about our ideal qualities in a gaming opponent.
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Episode #210: Top 10 Requirements for a Friendly Local Game Store
30/05/2011 Duration: 01h23minIn this episode, we have Ryan Sturm and Geoff Englestein from the Ludology podcast and answer several questions. Tom talks about his local game store, and we give our top ten list of things necessary for a friendly local gaming store.
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Episode #209: Games that are terribly misthemed
30/05/2011 Duration: 01h26minIn this episode, we discuss new games: Magestorm, Barons, Dominion: Cornucopia, and Confusion. Ryan discuss decisions, Moritz talks about speed in games, and we go on the road with Greg once again. Geoff and Mark make appearances, Tom talks about "the collapse of the game industry", and we all discuss games that are terribly misthemed.
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Episode #208: Top 10 Reprints of All-Time
30/05/2011 Duration: 01h14minIn this show, we have Mike from the Little Metal Dog Podcast on our show. We talk about his show, answer a pile of questions, and finish up with our top ten reprints of all time.
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Episode #207: Best Games for 2010
09/05/2011 Duration: 01h17minIn this episode, Ryan, Tom, and Eric agree on something; and Geoff talks about choices. We all discuss how to get a game played no one else in your group seems to like, and introduce the Dice Tower Gaming Awards Hall of Fame, as well as our nominations for best games for 2010.
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Episode #206: Top 10 Card Games of All-Time
09/05/2011 Duration: 48minIn this episode, Tom and Eric answer a bunch of questions, Geoff and Father Geek educate us on board games, and we talk about our top ten card games of all time.