TDT # 479 - Essen 2016 Live Show

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TDT # 479 - Essen 2016 Live Show

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Oct 19, 2016

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Note: We recorded in a room with a lot of echo, thus you'll notice that in the recording. Not much we could do about it, sorry! Tom, Eric, Sam, Zee, and more join together to talk about some interesting games we saw at the Spiel Fair at Essen. We then do a rousing game of Stronghold vs. Iello Family Feud, then answer some questions live. Thanks to IELLO for sponsoring the room!

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Oct 19, 2016

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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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TDT # 479 - Essen 2016 Live Show

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