The Dice Tower
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TDT # 277 - Getting Rules Wrong
In this show, Brian takes a look back at Atmosfear, Eric and I are scared by yet another horror story, and Geoff talks about negative vs. positive rewards. We talk about what when we get a rules wrong, and review several new games, including Suburbia. Tom debates with Doug Garrett about the importance of Essen, and we also introduce the Dice Tower Secret Santa 2012!!!
TDT # 276 - Best Puzzle Games
In this show, we talk about Gauntlet of Fools, Tooth and Nail, Sator Arepo Tenent Opera Rotas (whew!), Tempus, and dealing with a sore loser. We are subjugated to another Tale of Horror and answer questions about body odor at conventions and designers working with multiple publishers. Finally, we end the show with our top ten puzzle games!
TDT # 275 - Gaming Tastes A'Changing
In this show, Steve Avery takes a look at Dungeon Fighter and Scurvy Pirates, while Brian examines Three Dragon Ante. Tom continues his ranting, and we also review several games, such as Alien Frontiers: Factions, Level 7 Escape, and Kingdom Builder Nomads. And what's up with Eric's gaming group? Finally, we end the show with a look at how our gaming tastes have changed over the years.
TDT # 274 - Best Seven-player Games
In this show, Brian takes a look back at Dice Tower Convention, we answer a few listener questions, and Eric learns some pronunciation. We review a pile of game, including Sheepland, Sunrise City, Mageknight, and Seven Wonders: Cities, and end the show talking about our top ten games for seven players.
TDT # 273 - Themes that Turn Us Off
In this show, Ryan talks about a new project he's beginning, Brian examines Shadow Hunters, and Geoff talks about hindsight in games. We take a look at Puzzle Strike, City of Horror, Banditos, Pirates of the Spanish Main Card Game, Lords of Waterdeep, Wilderness, and more! Tom rants about game manufacturing, and we finish up the show with themes that turn us off from a game, despite how good the game plays.
TDT # 272 - Funny Games
In this episode, we answer several listener questions, and talk about some recently played games, such as Synch Up, Thunderstone Advance: Caverns of Bane, and High Noon Saloon. We also talk about our top ten funny games!
TDT # 271 - Storing Games
In this episode we talk about Let's Take a Hike and Dominion: Dark Ages, as well as give a preview of the upcoming Shadows over Camelot: the Card Game. Mary talks about Gen Con, we have a truly terrible tale of horror, news, and even some listener questions! We end the show with tips on how to store games.