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Episode #106: Top Ten Games that have Stood the Test of Time

Episode #5: Top Ten Thematic Games

TDT # 5: Top Ten Thematic Games

In this episode, we announce the winner of our BattleLore contest and start a new contest for Starcraft: the Board Game! Then, we go back to episode 5 and listen to Tom and Joe discuss if it's ever right to deliberately lose a game, and what games are good for young children. Tom reviews Infinifield, Joe reviews Victoria Cross, and both give their top ten thematic games.

Episode #5: Top Ten Thematic Games

Episode #4: Top Ten from the Other Side

TDT # 4: Top Ten from the Other Side

In this episode, originally aired May 25, 2005 - Tom and Joe answer a myriad of listener questions, discussing various classic abstracts, using games in church, and why war games are so long.

Episode #4: Top Ten from the Other Side

Episode #105: Top Ten Card Games

TDT # 105: Top Ten Card Games

In this episode, Greg talks about the International Gaming Awards, Geoff talks about the psychology of reviews, and Mary praises Tichu. Moritz and Paul discuss the finer points of gaming, and we have a review of Lock and Load. Ted discusses GenCon, and we field a few questions (and a couple's quarrel!) Finally - Greg, Sam, and Tom give their top ten card games.

Episode #105: Top Ten Card Games

Episode #3: Top Ten Games by Component Quality

TDT # 3: Top Ten Games by Component Quality

In this episode, originally aired May 24, 2005, Tom Vasel and Joe Steadman talk about games they are playing, and review both Lineage II and Sergeants on the Eastern Front.

Episode #3: Top Ten Games by Component Quality

Episode #104: Board Game Podcaster Awards & Top Ten Expansions

TDT # 104: Board Game Podcaster Awards & Top Ten Expansions

In this episode, Mary gives us the news, and Sam and Tom talk about other hot news items of the week. Geoff Englestein talks about Tech and games, and Mike Hibbert issues a challenge to Sam and Tom.

Episode #104: Board Game Podcaster Awards & Top Ten Expansions

Board Game Podcasters Awards - Small Publisher

TDT Board Game Podcasters Awards - Small Publisher

In this short episode, Tom and Sam present the Board Game Podcaster Awards in the Small Publisher category. Listen to hear the nominated games and which one won!

Board Game Podcasters Awards - Small Publisher

Episode #2: Top Ten Card Games