What is the point of a dice tower?

A dice tower is a tool used by gamers to roll dice fairly. Dice are dropped into the top of the tower, and bounce off of various hidden platforms inside it before emerging from the front. Dice towers eliminate some methods of cheating which may be performed when rolling dice by hand.

Is Concordia similar to Catan?

Concordia is a strategic economic development game like Catan, but it has very few random elements. Everyone starts with the same resources in hand and the winner is determined by smart plans and smart plays.

Where is Jason Dice Tower?

Miami
He also shows up in a lot of Live Plays as well as Question & Answer sessions from Dice Tower Headquarters in Miami. Jason has been gaming since the early age of 5 and entered the world of strategy games when he was 15.

What does Concordia Venus add?

Classification. Concordia Venus includes new personality cards with the goddess Venus allowing for new strategies, two maps (Hellas/Ionium) on which to play (using components from the Concordia base game in addition to new cards), and rules that enable teams of two players to play against one another.

Is a dice tower necessary?

Most mainstream dice-based board games consist of rolling either one or two die, so most dice towers can easily handle it. However, for board games that require the simultaneous rolling of three or more die, a larger dice tower is required.

Who started the Dice Tower?

Tom Vasel
Thomas J. Vasel is a podcaster, designer and reviewer of board games, and has hosted The Dice Tower podcast since 2003, which has more than 290,000 subscribers. Vasel began publishing board game reviews in 2002 on BoardGameGeek, followed by YouTube, and his Dice Tower website.

Is Catan broken?

In an unprecedented decision from the Spiel des Jahres jury, 1994 prize winner The Settlers of Catan was stripped of its “Game of the Year” award after the release of gamer Hoffman “Hoff” Cexley’s findings that the classic board game is “totally broken.”

Can you diplomat a Legatus?

Diplomatic legatus Legatus was also a term for an ambassador of the Roman Republic who was appointed by the senate for a mission (legatio) to a foreign nation, as well as for ambassadors who came to Rome from other countries. The concept remains today as a diplomatic legation.

What is the difference between Concordia and Concordia Venus?

Concordia Venus is being released as both a stand-alone Concordia game and as an expansion for those who already own Concordia. The stand-alone Concordia Venus includes the Imperium map from the original Concordia base game, the new Venus components including the Hellas and Ionium maps, and a new Cyprus map.

Are dice towers fair?

Well, a dice tower ensures that each roll of the dice is fair and contained. A dice tower makes a great addition to most dice-based board games and is the perfect accessory to enhance your gaming experience.