In this show, Richard Ham takes Tom's place, and he and Eric talk about different games. Including - Lemonade Stand, Pack of Heroes, Broken Token’s Firefly Crate, Um Reifenbrite, Jamsumo, Oh My Goods: Revolt in Longsdale, Magic Maze, and Unloc

TDT # 501 - Deckbuilding Games (with Suzanne Sheldon)

Apr 11th, 2017 1h 51m

Suzanne Sheldon joins as our first co-host to talk about Ascension: Gift of the Elements, Go Go Gelato, Orleans Invasion, Tokaido (app), Onirim (app), and Exit The Game (Secret Lab). Geoff shows up to talk about pie, we hear a tale of gaming,

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Bargain Basement

8 days ago 1h 3m

This time, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss the pitfalls of April Fools gags before highlighting the highs and lows of bargain hunting. We confront a listener-submitted dilemma from the mailbag, and we share some Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:4

At The Table with The Dice Tower - This Is Seventeen

22 days ago 1h 6m

Tom, Julie, and Eric revisit last episode's question about auction games by looking at their favorite auction mechanisms, and look forward to Julie's and Eric's events at Dice Tower East. We share a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and run throu

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Vegas Baby!

Mar 19th, 2024 1h

This time, we are LIVE at Dice Tower West 2024 in Las Vegas in front of a convention audience to discuss our Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops, pit three games in a Vegas-themed Showdown, share a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and take questions from

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Storming the Castle

Mar 5th, 2024 1h 14m

Tom, Julie, and Eric share their excitement for Dice Tower West. Tom and Eric have been playing Collectable Card Games with their kids, while Julie played games in a castle. We share some industry news about the former designers at Prospero Hal

At The Table with The Dice Tower - The College Years

Feb 20th, 2024 1h 13m

This time, Tom, Julie, and Eric remember their gaming habits in college. Also, we look at the motivation for a publisher to "rescue" a failed crowdfunding campaign. Eric gets worked up with a Tale of Boardgaming Horror, and we share some Roses,

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Bountiful Corridor

Feb 6th, 2024 59m 58s

This time, Tom, Julie, and Eric look back at the work of the Prospero Hall design studio, as well as answering a question about travel games, and presenting a new Tale of Boardgaming Horror. Plus, those Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 01:31 - Po

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Boardgame Breakfast

Jan 23rd, 2024 36m 35s

Recorded in the main dining hall on the Oasis of the Seas, Tom, Julie, and Eric discuss games they played in the pre-cruise event and first few hours of sailing, and also share advice on giving feedback to game designers after playing their pro

At The Table with The Dice Tower - New Year's Boxing Day

Jan 9th, 2024 1h 5m

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. 0

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Wrapping Up 2023

Dec 26th, 2023 1h 3m

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 Conv

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Cheesesteak Capital of the World

Dec 12th, 2023 1h 9m

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

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Ruining Everything

Nov 28th, 2023 1h 4m

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

At The Table with The Dice Tower - That Shouldn't Be There!

Nov 14th, 2023 1h 3m

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

At The Table with The Dice Tower - BOO!

Oct 31st, 2023 1h 10m

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, Thor

At The Table with The Dice Tower - There and Back Again

Oct 17th, 2023 1h 12m

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 Board

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Essen Spiel Preview 2023

Oct 3rd, 2023 1h 6m

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,

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Go Forth and Retreat

Sep 19th, 2023 1h 2m

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

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Further Adventures

Sep 5th, 2023 1h 2m

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 H

At The Table with The Dice Tower - Hello Again and Gen Con 2023

Aug 22nd, 2023 1h 4m

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

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Jun 16th, 2023 1h 1m

This week Tom & Eric bring Julie Ahern to the table! 2:36 - Getting To Know You 44:55 - One and One

At The Table with Tom and Eric - Curt Covert

Jun 2nd, 2023 58m 49s

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

At the Table with Tom and Eric - Alan Paull

May 19th, 2023 1h 1m

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

At the Table with Tom and Eric - John D Clair

May 5th, 2023 1h 1m

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

At the Table with Tom and Eric - Andrew Bosley

Apr 7th, 2023 1h

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