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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 #9: Top 10 Game Companies

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 #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

Episode #8: Top 10 Gateway Games

Episode #8: Top 10 Gateway Games

TDT # 8: Top 10 Gateway Games

Originally posted July 11, 2005 - this episode of the Dice Tower has us reviewing Granny Apples and Sword of Rome. We talk about our turkeys and kangaroo games, discuss some thoughts about the complexity of war games, and mention the Meeples Choice Awards. We have the worst session report of all time flanked with our top ten Gateway games, and asnwer a pile of questions along the way.

Episode #109: Top Ten Kosmos Two Player Games

Episode #109: Top Ten Kosmos Two Player Games

TDT # 109: Top Ten Kosmos Two Player Games

In this show, Geoff continues to talk about the Prisoner's Dilemma, and Moritz mentions the greatest games that never were. Mary gives tips on going to Essen, and Eric gives us the latest gaming news. There's a pile of random strategy tips, another pile of questions, and finally the Top Ten Kosmos Two Player Games, given by Greg, Tom and Sam.

Episode #7: Origins 2005 Preview

Episode #7: Origins 2005 Preview

TDT # 7: Origins 2005 Preview

In this show, originally posted July 2005, Joe and Tom continue their Origins 2005 preview, talking about five "can't miss" events at the convention. A good look at Origins of years gone by.

Episode #108: Top Ten Economic Games

Episode #108: Top Ten Economic Games

TDT # 108: Top Ten Economic Games

In this episode, Moritz talks about a horrible gaming experience, while Tom describes what it's like to go 40 Days around the World. Sam and Tom both review Cutthroat Caverns, and answer several user questions. Moritz talks about gaming design, Paul about chit pulling, and Geoff discusses the Prisoner's Dilemma. 

Episode #6: Origins and Favorites from 2004