TDT # 743 - Crossover

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TDT # 743 - Crossover

FromThe Dice Tower

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64 minutes

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Jan 4, 2022

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Suzanne and Mandi discuss the Comic Quest books, Dom Pierre, Yokohama Roll and Write, Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write, and Number Drop. The Game Pie for the show is full of Hidden Role games. The Dice Tower is sponsored by TheOp.games and GameNerdz.com.

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Jan 4, 2022

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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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