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TDT # 168: A Look Back: Best Games from 1995

In this episode, Geoff talks about the worries of publishing a new game, we have several reviews from contributors, and we continue our Summoner Wars contest. Dexter and the Chief make an appearance, and Tom talks about 17 games in 17 minutes (or less). Finally, we end the show with a look back fifteen years ago - what are the best games from 1995?

Episode #167: A Look Back: Top 10 Games From 2000

Episode #167: A Look Back: Top 10 Games From 2000

TDT # 167: A Look Back: Top 10 Games From 2000

In this episode, we talk about the best games from 2000 - a decade ago! Our contributors talk about the game you would have "to pry form our cold, dead hands", Geoff talks about rulebooks, and Brad mentions a new Martin Wallace game! We talk about our online throwdown, and Tom reviews Mystery Express.

Episode #166: A Look Back: Top 10 Games From 2005

Episode #166: A Look Back: Top 10 Games From 2005

TDT # 166: A Look Back: Top 10 Games From 2005

In this show, Geoff talks about rules writing, and Adam tells us a Wits and Wagers variant. We do more player categories, talk about some recently played games, and go over the latest gaming news. The whole gang gets together, and takes a look back five years ago - at the top ten games from 2005!

Episode #165: Top 10 Ways to Play Games Online

Episode #165: Top 10 Ways to Play Games Online

TDT # 165: Top 10 Ways to Play Games Online

In this show, Geoff plays games with robots, Adam changes the rules to Risk, and we check in with Dexter and the Chief. We debut a new convention segment, explore the exciting world of dungeon bureaucracy with Dungeon Lords, and present our top ten ways to play games online.

Episode #164 (Part 2): Best of 2009

Episode #164 (Part 2): Best of 2009

TDT # 164 (Part 2): Best of 2009

This is the second part of two in which Tom and Eric talk about the best games of 2009. This show is simply our top ten games. Joining us is our regular cast of contributors, including Joe Steadman, Sam Healey, Giles Pritchard, Mary Prasad, Moritz Eggert, Erik Herman, Mark Zielinski, and Melody Vasel. We also have guest contributors such as the D6 Generation, the Spiel, On Board Games, Game On!, Myriad Games, and Garrett's Games and Geekiness Podcasts. Lots of opinions on 2009 - and whether or not it was a great year of gaming.

Episode #164 (Part 1): Best of 2009

Episode #164 (Part 1): Best of 2009

TDT # 164 (Part 1): Best of 2009

In this show, the first part of two, Tom and Eric talk about the best and worst games of 2009. They discuss the worst game, biggest disappointment, biggest surprise, best expansion, best war game, best artwork, coolest components, best party game, and more!

TDT # 163: Top Ten Most Unique Games

In this show, the gang talks about the strangest games they ever played, Geoff talks about giving, and Mark talks about Christmas. We discuss recently played games - Thunderstone, the Adventurers, Castle Panic, the Ares Project, Summoner Wars, and World without End. Giles talks about a game convention, we take a look back at Lord of the Rings, and we give our top ten most unique games.

Episode #163: Top Ten Most Unique Games

Episode #163: Top Ten Most Unique Games

TDT # 162: Top Fantasy Flight Games

In this show we talk about the games we want to get for Christmas. We finish up our contest and review Knights of the Realm. Geoff talks about gaming tables, and Moritz reviews a wargame. Finally, we end the show with our top ten Fantasy Flight games.