Tom Vasel, Julie Ahern, and Eric Summerer
The Dice Tower
Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer take a look at board games, card games, and the people who design, publish, and play them. Top ten lists, Q&A, tales of horror, and more await you!
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Tom Vasel, Julie Ahern, and Eric Summerer
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Oct 20, 2026
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Episodes
TDT - Episode 253 - Return of Dexter 24.04.2012 1:25:24
In this show, we find out what's happening with Dexter, Mark makes a huge mistake, and Geoff talks about game criticism. We also talk about how much we play games - and is it enough?
TDT - Episode 252 - Dice Games 17.04.2012 1:14:21
In this episode, Eric talks about Outpost, and then he and Tom answer questions for quite a bit of the show! We then go over our top ten dice games.
TDT - Episode 251 - Interaction 10.04.2012 1:21:26
In this episode, Tom muses about different types of games, and Chief comes to the grand finale of his gaming group. Geoff talks about crowdsourcing, Eric goes over a ton of new games he played at Conn Con, and we review several games, including Abaddon and Lords of Waterdeep. We finish up the show talking about our favorite types of interaction.
TDT - Episode 31 - Upcoming Games from 2006 03.04.2012 1:25:37
What? No, we're not confused. This is a classic episode of the Dice Tower in which we go back to the end of 2005 in which Tom and Joe review quite a few games, including World of Warcraft the Board Game and Havoc: the Hundred Years' War. We also talk about our top ten upcoming games from 2006. Were we right? Listen and see.
TDT - Episode 250 - Celebration! 27.03.2012 2:19:39
It's our big 250th episode! We are joined by dozens of people, friends from past and present, to talk about the history of the show and just celebrate. We also take a look at our top ten Dice Tower Episodes of all time.
TDT - Episode 249 - Games Palapalooza 20.03.2012 1:19:19
In this episode, Tom and Eric answer quite a few of your questions, including faults in games they love. We also review a whole pile of games, including Wiz War, Rex, Pirates of Nassau, Rocket Jockey, King of Tokyo, and more!
TDT - Episode 248 - Top Ten Underrated Games 13.03.2012 53:10
In this show, we continue our "live" show from TotalCon. With us this time is special guest, Lorien Green - producer of Gone Cardboard, a documentary about board games. She and we answer questions from the audience, and we talk about our top ten underrated games.
TDT - Episode 247 - Total Con Live, part 1 06.03.2012 59:02
In this episode, we take the show on the road! From TotalCon 26, we are joined by the hosts of Not Just Another Gaming Podcast to talk about a pile of games that we played. We also talk about what makes a convention great, and Eric interviews several people, including Larry Whalen.
TDT - Episode 246 - Best of 1997 (15 Years Ago) 29.02.2012 1:43:57
In this episode, we are joined by Seth Jaffee, designer of Eminent Domain, and Steve Buonocore, head of Stronghold Games. We have a showdown between Eminent Domain, Core Worlds, and Race for the Galaxy, and also answer a few listener questions. We end the show with our top ten games from 1997 - a look back at fifteen years ago.
TDT - Episode 245 - Reprints we want to see 21.02.2012 1:16:39
In this episode of the Dice Tower, Tom and Eric talk about a bunch of games that start with the letter "D", while Greg examines Kickstarter. Chief continues his quest to build a gaming group, Geoff talks about copyright issues, and Ryan rants about hidden information. Finally, we end the show talking about games we want to see reprinted.
TDT - Episode 244 - Best of 2002 (ten years ago) 14.02.2012 1:09:15
In this episode, Eric and I talk about Risk Legacy again, as well as a few other games - and then spend a good bit of the episode looking ten years back at 2002 - talking about gaming trends then, as well as our top ten games from that year.
TDT - Episode 243 - The Longest Game 07.02.2012 1:13:18
In this show, Chief talks once again about building a game group, Geoff discusses 3D printing, and Ryan complains about "hobbit" cards. We talk about several different games, a bit of news, and end the show with our longest games we've ever played. Plus, a great new contest!
TDT - Episode 242 - Best of 2007 (Five Years ago) 31.01.2012 1:25:43
In this show, Ryan takes a look at complexity and games, while we review Evo, Poseidon's Kingdom, and Flash Point. We answer a ton of listener questions, and end the show with our top ten games from five years ago - 2007.
TDT - Episode 241 - Nolstagia and Games 24.01.2012 1:15:13
In this show, we kick off our annual fund raiser, with our cool new Dice Towers, and Geoff talks about pain and games. The Chief delves into Kickstarter, Andrew talks about a Few Acres of Snow, and Tom and Eric talk about 21 games in 21 minutes. We give the latest news, and talk about nolstagic games that weren't quite as good as we remembered.
Episode # 240 - Best of 2011, part 2 17.01.2012 1:37:49
We continue our best of 2011 show, still joined by an army of contributors! In this half, we talk about our favorite expansions of 2011, as well as the best reprint, most innovative game, best family game, strangest game, biggest brainburner, and more! Finally, though, we come to the BEST games of the year - including our top ten games of 2011.
Episode # 239 - Best of 2011, part 1 10.01.2012 1:55:56
In this episode, we are joined by a ton of contributors as we take a look back over the year of 2011. In this first half, we talk about the best card, war, and party game. We discuss our most surprising game, as well as the most dissappointing. We talk about he best components and artwork, as well as the worst games of the year. And we talk about the year as a whole, including the top ten news...
Episode # 238 - Games out of our Comfort Zone 20.12.2011 1:21:55
In this show, Ryan muses about artists and games, and Tom groans about times he says "Oops". We talk about recently played games, and interview Christof Tisch about German culture and games. Finally, we talk about our top ten games that are out of our personal comfort zones. Oh, and listen to the very end, after the outro.
Episode # 237 - Addicting Games 13.12.2011 1:16:41
In this episode, Geoff talks about Power Creep, while Moritz reviews Shadow Era. We talk about some Turkeys and Kangaroos (games that have changed in our rankings) and player stereotypes. We discuss Souvlaki wars, Coercio, Flash Duel, Kill Shot, On the Underground, and Canal Mania. Finally, we end the show with a discussion on addictive games and how we broke (or didn't!) the addiction.
Episode # 236 - Top Ten Fantasy Games 06.12.2011 1:36:12
In this episode, we are joined by Russ Wakelin from the D6 Generation podcast. We answer a few questions, talk about the complexity of modern games, and then delve into our top ten fantasy games.
Episode # 235 - Paper and Pencil Games 29.11.2011 1:01:48
In this episode, the Chief talks about some new Kickstarter projects, while Andrew Miller asks if playing World War 2 games is immoral. Geoff and Greg pop in with segments, Steve reviews Sentinels of the Multiverse, and we talk about our favorite paper and pencil games.
Episode # 234 - Our Top Ten Dexterity Games 22.11.2011 1:33:35
Episode 234 is uploaded for your listening pleasure! In this show, we talk about some new games - with Steve and Richard discussing King of Tokyo. We finish off our large list of user questions, and then go into our favorite dexterity games. Plus, a rant!
Episode #233: A Deck of Cards 17.11.2011 1:05:59
In this episode, Moritz talks about the iPad, and Tom rants about know it alls. We talk about Star Trek Fleet Captains, Legend of Drizzt, and other new games. We end the show talking about our favorite games to play with a deck of cards.
Episode #232: Top 10 Historical Games 14.11.2011 1:35:10
In this episode, we are joined by Rich Sommer from the AMC show Mad Men. He talks about his new board game TV gig, and helps us answer our many questions. We get a report from Essen, and close the show with our top ten historical games.
Episode #30: Top 10 Games from 2005 13.11.2011 1:22:56
In this episode, originally posted December 21, 2005, we take a break from our normal routine. Instead of our normal lineup, we simply discuss our top ten games from 2005. Rick Thornquist, Ted Cheatham, Gary Christiansen, Greg Schloesser, Walt O’Hara, and David Seddon are all contributors - telling us their top ten games from 2005 also.
Episode #231: Favorite Gaming Websites 04.11.2011 1:47:40
In this show, we hear information from all of our contributors from all over the world, including the return of Dexter! We take a look at several games, including an indepth review of Risk: Legacy. Eric recounts his experiences at Extra Life, and we conclude the show with our favorite gaming websites.
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