The Dice Tower

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

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