TDT - Episode # 296 - Best Convention Games

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TDT - Episode # 296 - Best Convention Games

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Mar 6, 2013

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The second half of our show we recorded live at TotalCon 2013, Eric and I have another tale of Horror, and talk about some more recently played games. We answer a few questions, but spend most of the show talking about the best games to play at conventions.

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Mar 6, 2013

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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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