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TDT # 326 - Traditional Card Games

In this jam-packed show, Eric talks about a couple of board games, and then Tom talks about 22 games in X minutes. We preview interesting games we're looking forward to from the Spiel fair at Essen. Also, we listen to Brian talk about Beyond Balderdash, Geoff about Power, Jude about sharing, James about awards, and a brand new convention segment! After all that, we talk about our favorite traditional card games, playable with a 52-card deck.

5 Minute Initiative: Warmachine High Command

Episode 24: Stay on Target!

TDT - Episode # 325 - Relaxing Games

TDT - Episode # 325 - Relaxing Games

TDT - Episode # 325 - Relaxing Games

In this episode, we take a look at Global Mogul, Devestation of Indines, Dungeon Twister: the Card Gane, Three Little Pigs, Las Vegas, and uKloo, as well as a two-player look at Lords of Waterdeep. We answer several more questions, as well as talk about our top ten relaxing games.

TDT - Episode # 324 - Combat Systems

TDT - Episode # 324 - Combat Systems

TDT # 324 - Combat Systems

In this show, Geoff tells us what "ludology" means, we talk about gaming burnout, and start a new contest! Giles goes nuts, Barry blunders, and Bryan goes to the old West. We also take a look at Francis Drake, Triassic Terror, Railways Express, Pathfinder card game, Titanium Wars, and Voluspa. Finally, we end the show with our favorite combat systems.

5 Minute Initiative: Rise of Augustus

Episode 23: Eww that smell

TDT # 323 - Epic Games

In this show, we talk about 1776: Rebellion, Terra Mystica, Rialto, Croak, Time 'n Space, and the Two Tower Deck Builder. We also answer several more question, and end the show with out top ten epic games - games that leave us with an epic experience.

TDT - Episode # 323 - Epic Games

TDT - Episode # 323 - Epic Games

TDT # 322 - Games from our Childhood

Lots to talk about this time! Tom and Eric look at Phantom of the Opera, Safuasa, Dwarven Miner, Takenoko special edition, Escape, and Last Will!  We also go to the vault and discuss San Juan and Star Wars: Queen's Gambit. Geoff talks about analogies, Brian takes a look at I'm the Boss, and we have three other special segments. Oh, and the contest winner! Finally, we end the show with games from our childhood we would like to see reprinted and re-developed.

TDT - Episode # 322 - Games from our Childhood

TDT - Episode # 322 - Games from our Childhood

TDT # 321 - Replacement Games

In this show, we talk about the Scoundrels of Skullport expansion for Lords of Waterdeep, Shafausa, Showdown, Trains, Forbidden Desert and more! We have one of the scariest tales of Horror ever, rank Carcassonne pieces, pick start players, and more. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games which have replaced other games.

TDT - Episode # 321 - Replacement Games

TDT - Episode # 321 - Replacement Games