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For our first show of 2024, we revisit our earlier discussion about box sizes for games, but not before we check in on everybody's adventures over the holidays. Tom visits a game club in Tampa, and we share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

00:45 - Public Domain IPs in 2024

03:50 - Dice Tower West and the Dice Tower Kickstarter

04:29 - Holiday Wrap-Up

13:19 - Box Sizes

40:24 - Tampa Gaming Guild

43:08 - Lil' Guys

45:30 - Lights Out Racing

51:58 - Forbidden Desert

54:04 - Expedition Northwest Passage

58:06 - Disney Animated

1:00:30 - Pandemic Legacy Season 0

In our final episode of 2023, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss their highs and lows of the year, including our biggest surprises, rosiest roses, thorniest thorns, and hula-iest hula hoops.

02:57 - 2023 as a Whole

14:45 - Best Game to Play at a Convention - Chicken

16:09 - Fiction

17:01 - The Same Game

19:45 - Best Theme - First in Flight

20:53 - Jekyll vs. Hyde Card Game

21:51 - Freelancers

22:53 - Most Likely to Be Gifted By A Well-Intentioned Family Member - Twilight

25:50 - Monopoly Scrabble

26:28 - Dumb Ways to Die

27:25 - Biggest Surprise - Eila and Something Shiny

28:35 - NOOBS in Space

29:32 - Earth

31:22 - Best Travel Game - NOOBS in Space

32:31 - GAP

34:18 - Rankster

36:21 - Set Aside a Day - Sleeping Gods Distant Skies

37:43 - Ticket to Ride Legacy

39:39 - Vampire the Masquerade Chapters

40:23 - Twilight Imperium 4

43:08 - Easiest Teach/Learn - Sky Team

44:04 - BOOoop

45:38 - Line-It

46:28 - Game We Didn't Get to Play - The Witcher

47:20 - Rauha

48:25 - Last Light

49:13 - Hula Hoop - Surfasaurus Max

49:57 - Hegemony

52:12 - Without Fail

52:50 - Sharpest Thorn - Finish Line

53:09 - The Shining

53:26 - Star Trek Discovery: Black Alert

53:49 - Biggest Rose - World Wonders

57:10 - Earth

58:16 - Most Anticipated for 2024 - 7th Citadel

59:25 - Mistwind

1:00:34 - Guilty: Houston 2015

1:00:56 - Defenders of the Realm: Legends Retold

This time, Eric and Julie recap their adventures at PAX Unplugged, and Tom has some questions from the mailbag about Theme, House Rules, and that player in your group who always seems to win. Then, we close the show with some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

05:38 - PAX Unplugged Recap

26:36 - Mailbag: House Rules

29:13 - Mailbag: The Player who Always Wins

34:17 - Mailbag: Theme vs. Setting

42:03 - Surfasaurus Rex

45:49 - Finish Line

49:48 - Nana

53:16 - Santa's Workshop

57:42 - Daybreak

1:01:32 - Archeologic

Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss how to deal with game players who get in the way of enjoying games. Also, some holiday shopping tips for those going to PAX Unplugged (and those that aren't as well), a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

02:23 - PAX Unplugged Plans

04:38 - People Who Ruin Games

22:42 - Holiday Shopping at PAX and Elsewhere

36:21 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

42:18 - FlipTown

45:21 - Terrorscape

48:31 - Star Trek Discovery: Black Alert

51:32 - Tesseract

55:23 - Wonder Woods

59:06 - Forbidden Island

Tom and Julie talk Eric out of getting the Doctor Who Magic the Gathering set, which leads to a discussion of out-of-universe items showing up in games. We prepare for some family gaming over the holidays, share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and run through some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

05:21 - Doctor Who Magic and other Gaming Anachronisms

25:18 - Gaming at Family Gatherings Without Scaring the Mother-in-Law

37:47 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

41:12 - Dice Cards

43:50 - Age of Comics: The Golden Years

46:26 - Five Towers

50:42 - Beer and Bread

53:47 - Mystery Detective

57:47 - Without Fail

In this episode, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the finer points of the suggested ages you see on game boxes, and when it matters to pay attention. Also, how a board game can make you scared, a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

07:33 - Suggested Ages

20:05 - Games That Scare You

41:47 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

46:19 - Mother of Frankenstein

50:27 - The Shining

54:26 - Horrified: Greek Monsters

59:45 - EXIT Advent Calendar: The Silent Storm

1:02:30 - CDSK

Tom and Julie have been traveling, and we want to hear about where they've been. We have recaps of the World Series of Boardgaming in Las Vegas and Spiel in Essen, before sharing some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

01:32 - World Series of Boardgaming

20:35 - Spiel

48:20 - Nekojima

50:37 - Path of Civilization

53:24 - Rankster

56:22 - Cat Horror Festival

59:53 - Hygge

1:03:30 - Eila and Something Shiny

1:07:22 - Robo Rally

Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss Essen Spiel 2023, including some general information on the layout, food, and happenings at the fair, as well as some of their most anticipated games. Then they close the show with reviews of Ticket To Ride Legacy, Fit to Print, and Deckscape: Tokyo Blackout.

01:27 - Food

04:26 - Layout Changes

17:32 - Booth Schedule (Dice Tower 3W103, Van Ryder Games 2C102)

19:55 - Press Pre-Show

20:49 - Tips

27:07 - Anticipated Games

27:48 - Among Cultists

29:15 - The White Castle

30:45 - Evacuation

31:28 - Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition

31:57 - Nucleum

32:41 - Kutna Hora: The City of Silver

34:09 - From the Moon

34:41 - 3 Ring Circus

35:54 - Karak II

36:58 - World Wonders

38:15 - Arborea

39:27 - Barcelona

40:30 - Shipyard

41:01 - Evil Corp.

41:35 - Sky Team

42:05 - Nekojima

43:06 - Witchcraft

44:02 - 1902 Méliès

45:07 - Zhanguo

46:12 - Rats of Wistar

48:28 - Imperial Miners

49:17 - House of Cats

50:01 - Freaky Frogs from Outaspace

50:27 - The Cathedral of Orleans

51:42 - Ticket to Ride Legacy

57:04 - Fit to Print

1:01:21 - Deckscape: Tokyo Blackout

1:04:19 - Unlock: Short Adventures

This Time, Tom, Julie, and Eric recount their adventures at the Dice Tower Retreat and the Alliance Trade Show, try to get to the bottom of marketing strategies for Boardgame "families", present a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

00:58 - Dice Tower Retreat Recap

07:53 - Alliance Trade Show Recap

13:12 - Hasbro Women Innovators of Play

17:00 - Lawn Games

21:00 - Boardgame Families

35:41 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror

43:19 - Beat the 8 Ball

45:56 - NOOBS in Space

48:52 - Bonsai

51:41 - Wandering Towers

53:59 - BOOoop

56:43 - Unfold: Through the Wall

Hasbro's Women Innovators of Play Challenge - https://spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR0gIKC7IQEviKh7tE21gY8utJbiSBEpuEOJ0ANxaQvymgx_yLPaCFmi5Y0

The Jack Vasel Memorial Fund - http://jackvasel.org

The Dice Tower West - http://dicetowerwest.com

The Dice Tower Cruise - http://dicetowercruise.com

In this episode, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the logic behind MSRP at your local game store, put a trio of games up against each other in an arena Showdown, present a classic Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops.

02:56 - The News: MSRP

13:54 - Showdown: Freelancers vs Wander: The Cult of Barnacle Bay vs Near and Far

28:07 - Tale of Boardgaming Horror (classic)

36:34 - Rose, Thorn, Hula Hoop

37:10 - Artisans of Splendent Vale

43:50 - Beacon Patrol

46:34 - Comic Hunters

50:56 - Province

53:44 - Next Station Tokyo

55:57 - Chicken

The Jack Vasel Memorial Fund: http://www.jackvasel.org

In this episode, we kick off our new format with a new co-host, and a discussion of the sights and games of Gen Con 2023.

01:40 - Re-Introductions

04:26 - Current Events: Lorcana at Gen Con

16:15 - Gen Con Wrap-Up

29:48 - Rose, Thorn, Hula Hoop

31:30 - Lorcana

33:29 - Waffle Time

34:33 - Hogs of War

36:00 - Four Humors

38:48 - Fika

41:26 - Wild Tiled West

43:13 - Sea Salt & Paper

46:12 - Agree to Disagree

48:40 - I Feel Attacked

53:43 - In Search Of: Tales of Boardgaming Horror

54:43 - Bansai

56:35 - Channel WON

59:37 - Come Sail Away

The Art of Allan Panakal: http://www.ancientones.net

This week Tom & Eric bring Julie Ahern to the table!

2:36 - Getting To Know You

 44:55 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Curt Covert to the table!

 2:52 - Getting To Know You

10:56 - The Big Question

4:30 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Alan Paull to the table!

2:32 - Getting To Know You

17:15 - The Big Question

50: 40 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring John D Clair to the table!

3:12 - Getting To Know You

14:32 - The Big Question

29:03 - Viewer Questions

44:09 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Andrew Bosley to the table!

2:05 - Getting To Know You

12:03 - The Big Question

29:30 - Viewer Questions

46:18 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Anne-Marie De Witt to the table!

4:00 - Getting To Know You

8:22 - The Big Question

25:34 - Viewer Questions

44:44- One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Roy Cannaday to the table!

2:14 - Getting To Know You

16:05 - The Big Question

33:50 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Sharon Madden to the table!

3:43 - Getting To Know You

14:30 - The Big Question

32:00 - Viewer Questions

45:00 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Helaina Cappel to the table!

2:14 - Getting To Know You

9:26 - The Big Question

33:40 - Viewer Questions

43:50 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Tim Fowers to the table!

2:35 - Getting To Know You

14:40 - The Big Question

26:16 - Viewer Questions

44:00 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Kirk Hamilton to the table!

1:52 - Getting To Know You

15:00 - The Big Question

32:45 - Viewer Questions

43:23 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Emma Larkins to the table!

2:43 - Getting To Know You

16:40 - The Big Question

26:20 - Viewer Questions

44:00 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Geoff Engelstein to the table!

3:24 - Getting to Know You

18:39 - The Big Question

27:16 - Viewer Questions

47:09 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Mike DiLisio to the table!

3:42  - Getting to Know You

18:32  - The Big Question

31:32 - Viewer Questions

45:50 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Robert Geistlinger to the table!

 2:30 - Getting to Know You

 15:00 - The Big Question

28:40 - Viewer Questions

 44:00 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Emerson Matsuuchi to the table!

2:53 - Getting to Know You

13:02  - The Big Question

28:26 - Viewer Questions

46:02 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Erica Bouyouris to the table!

5:25 - Getting to Know You

20:30  - The Big Question

 30:02 - Viewer Questions

43:33 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Mark Streed to the table!

5:00 - Getting to Know You

16:14  - The Big Question

30:47  - Viewer Questions

45:29 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Frank West to the table!

3:46 - Getting to Know You

15:26 - The Big Question

32:40 - Viewer Questions

46:00 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Dan Hughes to the table!

2:07 - Getting to Know You

16:10 - The Big Question

29:40 - Viewer Questions

45:39 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Wendy Yi to the table!

6:18 - Getting to Know You

14:55 - The Big Question

30:48 - Viewer Questions

45:17 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Elizabeth Hargrave to the table!

6:18 - Getting to Know You

14:55 - The Big Question

30:48 - Viewer Questions

45:17 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Elizabeth Hargrave to the table!

0:34 - Getting to Know You

16:18 - The Big Question

30:06 - Viewer Questions

 46:56 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Dan King to the table!

3:01 - Getting to Know You

15:52 - The Big Question

28:50 - Viewer Questions

45:25 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Jason Perez to the table!

 0:45 - Getting to Know You

17:10 - The Big Question

 28:00 - Viewer Questions

44:25 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Danni Loe to the table!

1:52 - Getting to Know You

17:50 - The Big Question

31:57 - Viewer Questions

43:39 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Ben Maddox to the table!

4:46 - Getting to Know You

18:03 - The Big Question

29:50 - Viewer Questions

44:46 - One and One

This week Tom & Eric bring Jerry Hawthorne to the table!

00:59 - Getting to Know You

14:00 - The Big Question

29:30 - Viewer Questions

45:10 - One and One

Tom and Eric interview each other and discuss board games on the first episode of their new show.

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In this final episode of the podcast, Tom and Eric discuss some games played on the Dice Tower Cruise, including Rescue Polar Bears: Data and Temperature, Comic Hunters, Voices in My Head, and L.L.A.M.A. Geoff revisits his first GameTek segment. We hear from listeners around the world and answer a few more questions from the mailbag, and we finish the podcast run with one more Top Ten Games of All Time.

Thank you for listening these past 17 years. We appreciate each and every one of you.

From 519 to 749... we (Suzanne and Mandi) wrap up our time with the podcast as co-hosts. We'll chat about games, dive into the mailbag, and say thanks to all the listeners who've supported us throughout the years. We'll miss you and hope you'll join us with our future endeavors.

Thank you Tom and Eric. Thank you listeners.

In this episode, Tom, Eric, Suzanne, and Mandi discuss Creature Comforts, BoonLake, Splitter, and Free Radicals. Geoff revisits the subject of the weight we give opinions, we have a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, we answer questions from the mailbag, and we finish off the show with a look back at our Top Ten Games of 2017.

Support for The Dice Tower comes from TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

"The Shark" Ashley joins Suzanne and Mandi as they discuss Gates of Delirium, Fox and The Forest Digital, Voyages, That Time You Killed Me, Unsurmountable, and Adventure Game: Grand Hotel Abbadon. The bragadocious Game Pie is full of "games we win a lot."

Support for The Dice Tower is provided by TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

In this episode, Tom and Eric are joined by former host Sam Healey to discuss CoraQuest, Nidavellir, and Kingdom Death Monster. We catch up with Sam, Geoff revisits our gaming table future, and we finish the show with a look back 10 years to our Top Ten Games of 2012.

Support for The Dice Tower is provided by TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

Eric joins Suzanne and Mandi as they discuss Awkwright The Card Game, What The Heck, Quacks expansion The Alchemists, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Orange Juice expansion for Bullet

In this episode, Joe Steadman joins Tom and Eric to discuss Return to Dark Tower, Townsfolk Tussle, Gloomhaven, and Advanced Squad Leader. Geoff has a story of sacrifice, Tom previews some new video projects, we answer questions from the mailbag, and we finish the show with our Top Ten games from 2007, 15 years ago.

Support for The Dice Tower comes from TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

Suzanne and Mandi discuss the Comic Quest books, Dom Pierre, Yokohama Roll and Write, Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write, and Number Drop. The Game Pie for the show is full of Hidden Role games.

The Dice Tower is sponsored by TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

In this episode, Geoff joins Tom and Eric to discuss Witchstone, Picture Perfect, Warp's Edge, Living Forest, Radlands, and Aqua Garden. Geoff leads a live GameTek discussion, Eric and Geoff remember their PAX Unplugged adventures (including discussion of Jurassic World: Legacy of Isla Nublar, Familiar Tales, Corrosion, Scout, and 1923 Cotton Club), and we finish off the show with an overview of the gaming events of 2021.

The Dice Tower is sponsored by TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

In this week's episode, Mandi and Suzanne talk about Tammany Hall, LAMA Dice, Bitoku, and Kids Chronicles. Concordia appears in Tap That App. And the Game Pie of the show is full of games from 2016.

The Dice Tower is sponsored by TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.