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TDT # 11: Top 10 Wives' Games

In this show, Joe and Tom discuss several games and talk about what games would make a good meal - really! They list the top ten games of their wives, argue about Memoir '44, and review a couple of games.

Episode #11: Top 10 Wives' Games

Episode #113: Favorite Mass Market Games

TDT # 113: Favorite Mass Market Games

In this episode, Geoff talks about the process to bring Agricola to English-speaking folk, while Mark talks about games he's looking forward to playing in 2008. We review Jamaica, Super Hero, and The Amazing Space Venture - and do a comparison of 1960 to Twilight Struggle. We mention a sad story about Shadows over Camelot, and discuss a few questions about gaming. Finally, we talk about our favorite mass market games.

Episode #113: Favorite Mass Market Games

Episode #10: Top 10 Games from Origins 2005

TDT # 10: Top 10 Games from Origins 2005

Originally posted August 4, 2005 - Joe and Tom spend a lot of time answering listener questions and talking about Origins 2005. They review Arkham Horror and B-17, and then discuss the top ten games that they saw at Origins 2005.

Episode #10: Top 10 Games from Origins 2005

Episode #112: Top 10 Most Played

TDT # 112: Top 10 Most Played

In this episode, Tom previews a few new games, and reviews Antler Island and Plataeu. Sam and Tom discuss recent games, including Monopoly: Tropical Tycoon, while Mortiz discusses suspense in games. Paul and Mark talk about war games, Geoff asks an intriguing question, and Giles and others give us some more strategy. We announce the winners to our Christmas contest, as well as start a new contest for E.T.I. Finally, we end the show with our top ten Most Played Games List.

Episode #112: Top 10 Most Played

Episode #111: Top Ten Mayfair Games

TDT # 111: Top Ten Mayfair Games

In this episode, we discuss some recently played games, as well as continue our Christmas contest! Moritz talks about tension in games, Geoff discusses the good old days of PBEM, and Mary gives a report from BGG.con. We discuss being Game snobs, the Golden Geek awards, Condottiere, and some random strategy tips. We end out the show by discussing the top ten games from Mayfair.

Episode #111: Top Ten Mayfair Games

Episode #9: Top 10 Game Companies

TDT # 9: Top 10 Game Companies

In this episode, originally aired July 21, 2005, Tom and Joe discuss several games they've played, and review In a Pickle and The Perfect Ten. They discuss their turkeys and kangaroos - games that have changed over time; and argue over whether Memoir '44 is a simulation or not. Joe gives a war story, and the they end the show with their top ten game companies.

Episode #9: Top 10 Game Companies

Episode #110: Top Ten Gateway Games

TDT # 110: Top Ten Gateway Games

In this episode, we hear from Paul and Geoff; and discuss a pile of games that we've recently played. We review both Starcraft: the Board Game and Monopoly: Tropical Tycoon. Random Strategy Tips are included, with a few questions - and we finish off the show with our top ten "gateway" games.

Episode #110: Top Ten Gateway Games