Episode 33: Tom Vasel’s Most Infamous Reviews

Tom Vasel of The Dice Tower has had an immense impact in the world of board game reviews. He also has a reputation for occasionally ripping a game to shreds and, sometimes literally, tossing a game into the trash. In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey take a look at some of Tom's most infamous game reviews to see if they agree with Tom, or if some of these could actually be Hidden Gems.

Featured Games:
Hawaii (00:21:14)
King Chocolate (00:45:40)
Vasco Da Gama (01:08:56)

Hidden Gems Geek List:
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/289922/hidden-gems-podcast-game-ratings

Credits:
Hawaii Theme, “Cooper's Island", Martin Klem, Royalty Free License
King Chocolate Theme, “Time for a Long Walk”, Stationary Sign, Royalty Free License
Vasco Da Gama Theme, "Across Land and Sea", Christopher Moe, Royalty Free License
Transition, "Sideman Strut", iMovie Song, Fair Use

Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.