
The Polyhedron Collider Cast
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
Three British chaps talk about tabletop gaming of all kinds. Board games, card games, miniatures and more. Each episode we talk about what games we've been playing and our thoughts on them
Location:
United Kingdom
Description:
Three British chaps talk about tabletop gaming of all kinds. Board games, card games, miniatures and more. Each episode we talk about what games we've been playing and our thoughts on them
Twitter:
@PolyhedronC
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 184 - Ada's Dream, Viticulture Bordeaux, Yotei Sanctuary, Apex Legends, and Rivers of London RPG
4/12/2026
In Episode 184 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads take on a globe-spanning mix of games—from thoughtful design and vineyard strategy to mythic landscapes, video game chaos, and urban fantasy roleplaying.
We begin with Ada's Dream, a thoughtful and inventive design that blends puzzly mechanisms with a unique theme. We then head back to the vineyard, in Viticulture: Bordeaux, exploring what this new twist brings to the classic worker-placement favourite and whether it's worth uncorking. Next, we venture into Yotei, to build a town using potatoes, in this light strategy game coming to Kickstarter soon. The light strategy continues, with Sanctuary, a remake of Ark Nova, but in as a tile laying game and in a change of pace likely to give you whiplash, we finish the board game chat with a look at the Apex Legends board game. Finally we speed through the magical streets of London in an old Jag, with the Rivers of London RPG.
And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:00:00 Intro Banter
00:02:37 Darwin's Journey
00:05:39 Ada's Dream
00:19:27 Viticulture: Bordeaux Expansion
00:25:15 Sanctuary (an Ark Nova Game)
00:37:34 Yotei https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/yotei
00:43:28 Apex Legends: The Board Game
00:55:21 Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game
⭐Show Sponsor: E Toys World
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
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Duration:01:12:24
Episode 183 - Airecon, Stupor Mundi, Stationfall, Speakeasy, and Skara Brae
3/29/2026
In Episode 183 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads return from Airecon with plenty of stories, games, and questionable decisions to share. From sprawling Euros to chaotic space stations and a touch of ancient history, it's another packed episode, all brought to you with the letter S.
We kick things off with a rundown of our time at Airecon, our favourite games, Rory hulking out and bouncing cutlery. Next up, we dive into Stupor Mundi, a rich Euro inspired by Emperor Frederick II. It's simple to teach but with a lot of strategy and dick-moves! Chaos then reigns in Stationfall, the hidden-role, sandbox sci-fi game where anything can (and will) happen. We share tales of betrayal, nonsense, and why this one creates such memorable moments. Its not Airecon without the chance to play a super-heavy Lacerda game so we head to Manhatten for Speakeasy, a stylish game of prohibition-era dealings. Finally, we travel back in time with Skara Brae, a game rooted in ancient history and is all about keeping your hovel tidy and free of clutter, an attack on every board game collector.
Expect convention stories, hot takes, mild disagreements, and the usual Collider chaos throughout.
And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:00:00 Airecon 2026 https://www.airecon.co.uk/
00:12:45 Stupor Mundi
00:24:15 Stationfall
00:34:30 Escape from Mars
00:37:24 Speakeasy
00:48:24 Skara Brae
⭐Show Sponsor: E Toys World
When you sign up to an account with E Toys World use this link [https://www.etoysworld.co.uk/discount/PHC10] to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show. Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway 😉
For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:00:57:55
Episode 182 - SETI Space Agencies, Ice & Idols, Outgunned Adventure
3/8/2026
In Episode 182 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the gang explores a wonderfully eclectic mix of board games and table top roleplayings, spanning icy expeditions, cosmic discovery, puzzly strategy, musical nostalgia, and cinematic roleplaying.
We venture into frozen lands in Ice & Idols, a pick up and deliver game of clever action use, and ancient treasures waiting to be uncovered an amazing looking board that constantly changes.
Next up we revisit the search for extraterrestrial intelligence with the Space Agencies, the first expansion for SETI. Does it add new depth to one of our favourite games of 2024. Next we explore the light but beautiful Eternitium, a deck building and push your luck game about exploring other dimensions, and continue the light games with I Made You A Mixtape, a mixture of nostalgia and I mix you choose. Finally, we step into action-movie territory with Outgunned Adventures, the cinematic RPG built for daring stunts, explosive moments, and over-the-top storytelling.
And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:00:00 Intro banter and international fashion designers: https://www.zazzle.com/store/colliderclobber
00:02:05 Airecon 2026 https://www.airecon.co.uk/
00:06:48 Kingdom Death: Monster
00:11:20 Andy's become middle aged
00:13:30 Ice & Idols
00:21:20 I Made You a Mixtape
00:28:53 Eternitium
00:32:17 SETI: Space Agencies
00:37:35 Outgunned Adventure
00:55:42 Best RPG starter sets
⭐Show Sponsor: Tabletop Dominion
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:01:01:28
Episode 181 - Halls of Hegra, Inferno, and Pendragon
2/22/2026
Episode 181 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast is pure hell. We kick off lent by stuffing our face with pancakes, before living through the hell of a Nazi invasion in Halls of Hegra, a solo WWII survival game full of tension and tough decisions. We then descend into actual Hell in Inferno, a heavy euro-style board game about shepherding souls to the nine circles of hell and becoming the best accuser. Finally, we attempt to redeem ourselves as we become just and noble knights, as we explore the Pendragon RPG starter set.
And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:00:00 Intro banter and pancakes
00:05:37 Airecon 2026 https://www.airecon.co.uk/
00:06:35 Sir Coates Painting Masters https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/show/sir-coates-painting-masters-2025/
00:07:56 Kienda and review copies
00:14:52 Halls of Hegra
00:25:11 Inferno
00:42:38 Pendragon RPG starter Set
⭐Show Sponsor: Tabletop Dominion
For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:00:59:27
Episode 180 - 10 Year Anniversary and Our Favourite Games
2/1/2026
It's been 10 years since Steve, Jon and Andy sat round a table after a few beers and recorded the very first episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast. In the past 10 years we've reviewed hundreds of board games and tabletop roleplaying games, brought on two new hosts (Rory and Sid) and recorded nearly 200 episodes of ramshackle gaming nonsense.
To celebrate we decided to revisit our favourite games of all time, the games we constantly want to play. So here's to another 10 years!
Let us know which games your favourite game over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:00:00 Welcome and banter
00:04:23 Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
00:08:05 Nemesis, Nemesis: Lockdown, and Nemesis: Retaliation
00:15:48 Pandemic and Pandemic: Legacy
00:22:12 Dungeons & Dragons
00:28:48 7 Wonders Duel
00:32:38 Secret Identity and Stomp the Plank
00:41:16 Trickerion: Legends of Illusion
00:47:34 Star Wars: Rebellion
00:53:20 Galaxy Trucker
00:57:28 Ark Nova
01:02:18 Coriolis: The Third Horizon
01:11:28 Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game and Unfathomable
01:18:30 Kingdom Death: Monster
01:25:15 Tony Towns
01:27:55 Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon
⭐Show Sponsor: Tabletop Dominion
For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:01:35:13
#Ramshackle - A chat with Vital Lacerda
1/25/2026
Andy sits down for a relaxed chat with legendary board game designer Vital Lacerda, designer of amazing games such as The Gallerist, On Mars, and Speakeasy. They chat about influential designers, board games design philosophy, and the true identity of Sandra!
Sponsor
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:00:39:09
Episode 179 - Our Most Anticipated Board Games of 2026
1/11/2026
In Episode 179 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the hype machine is fully powered up as we list the board games (and tabletop roleplaying games) that we are most excited to play in 2026. From big-name designers and blockbuster Kickstarters to intriguing indie releases and mysterious teasers, we dig into the titles that already have us clearing shelf space.
Let us know which games you're most excited for over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:05:26 Bretwalda and World Order
00:09:21 Baghdad: The City of Peace
00:10:23 Revenant
00:13:03 Floe
00:18:21 The Great Library
00:20:00 Earth Express, Developing Earth and Perch Expansion
00:21:06 Kalypso
00:24:12 Kingdom Death: Monster – Campaigns of Death Expansion
00:29:08 Secret Societies
00:34:17 Endeavor: Deep Sea – Uncharted Waters
00:36:03 Untitled Fabio Lopiano and Mandela Fernández-Grandon game
00:37:30 Horror on the Orient Express, Miskatonic Tales, and Avalon: The Riven Veil
00:41:26 Container
00:47:06 STORM: Strategy in Motion
00:51:08 Shackleton Base: Below. Within. Above. and Ark Nova 3rd edition
00:52:36 Brass: Pittsburgh
00:53:27 Dying Light: The Board Game and Silver Coin: Age of Monster Hunters
00:57:09 Merryshire Detective Club RPG and The Pioneer RPG: Explore the Solar System
For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:01:06:20
Episode 178 - The Best Tabletop Games of 2025
12/28/2025
It's that time of year again! In this special episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we look back at 2025 and count down the best board games and roleplaying games that hit our tables over the past twelve months.
From heavyweight Euros and razor-sharp two-player duels to narrative epics and unforgettable RPG moments, we break down the games that stood out, surprised us, and refused to leave our gaming tables.
Whether you're building your wish list, arguing with your friends, or just enjoying a bit of end-of-year tabletop reflection, this episode is a celebration of everything that made 2025 a great year to be a gamer.
And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:04:00 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
00:08:15 Fighting Fantasy Adventures
00:13:37 Andy's Insert of Choice Award - Altay, Luthier, Rival Cities, Leaders
00:16:53 Nemesis Retaliation
00:20:10 Molly House
00:25:16 Star Wars: Battle of Hoth
00:29:03 Ponzi Scheme
00:33:56 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas and House of Fado
00:37:30 Ayar
00:39:59 Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan
00:46:52 Call of Cthulhu: The Sutra of Pale Leaves - Twin Suns Rising
00:51:16 Covenant
00:58:09 The White Castle Duel
01:01:03 Galactic Cruise
For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:01:08:46
Episode 177 - Vantage, Covenant, The Druids of Edora, and Nemesis Retaliation
11/30/2025
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In Episode 177 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads dive into four wildly different games—ranging from cinematic sci-fi terror to cosy druidic engine-building—with all the usual banter, questionable metaphors, and unsolicited opinions.
We start at high altitude with Vantage, the new epic story based exploration game from Jamey Stegmaier and Stonemaier Games. Can we finally have a Stonemaier game that Andy actually likes? We then travel over the Misty Mountains and go full diggy diggy hole in Covenant from Devir, a worker placement game that is tight on actions and full of theme. Things then become calmer (and significantly greener) as we explore The Druids of Edora—a colourful, dice placement game from Stefan Feld. And finally, we head directly into the vents with our smart rifles ready to rock for Nemesis: Retaliation, the latest addition to Awaken Realms' survival-horror series. Expect panic, betrayal, epic alien encounters, and a weirdly sexy alien.
And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:02:52 Vantage
00:23:35 Covenant
00:42.27 The Druids of Edora
00:57:55 Nemesis: Retaliation
For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:01:13:27
#Ramshackle - Kids Games
11/23/2025
Sid and Roy sit down for a chat about some board games that they've been playing with their kids.
00:01:53 Spy Guy Fantasy
00:10:30 Under the Mango Tree
00:17:04 MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park
00:26:36 Flow
For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout
⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda
When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show. Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway 😉
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🎧The latest episode is available to listen on the following pod-cast services:
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Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Duration:00:37:44
Episode 176 - Malediction, Wroth, Canal Houses, Steam Power, White Castle Duel and Bladerunner RPG
11/11/2025
In Episode 176 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads tackle a monster lineup of games covering curses, canals, castles, and cyberpunk chaos. From deep Euros to dicey duels and dystopian roleplay, it's a feast of cardboard, neon and noodles.
Hot from our painting challenge, we start with dark rituals and wicked words of Malediction in this spell-slinging game of grimdark miniature combat. Then it's onto Wroth, the latest offering from Chip Theory games; a dice pool area control game that full of neon colours.
Things calm down (sort of) with the charming card game Canal Houses, all about building along the waterways of Amsterdam. Beautifully thematic, deeply puzzly, and wetter than a typical UK summer.
Next up, we turn the dials and stoke the engines in Steam Power, a game that puts logistics and efficiency at the heart of its design—perfect for anyone who loves their cubes neatly aligned. But we can't help feel we've played it before.
And in The White Castle Duel, Two players enter the castle, one player leaves (hopefully with honour intact). We test the head-to-head version of The White Castle and see if it captures the elegance and crunch of the original.
Finally, we step into the neon rain for the Blade Runner RPG withe the second case file Fiery Angels, diving into a world of mystery, moral choices, and melancholy monologues. Expect less shooting, more brooding.
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Podcast Contents
00:07:15 Malediction
00:14:15 Wroth
00:25:00 Canal Houses
00:30:12 Steam Power
00:40:52 Terra Mystica
00:43:15 The White Castle Duel
00:51:45 Blade Runner RPG: Case File 02 - Fiery Angels
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Duration:01:18:42
Episode 175 - More Essen Picks Ayar, Æterna, Galileo Galilei, & Battle for Hoth
10/19/2025
We may have already put out a Spiel Essen preview list, but in this episode we talk about some games coming to Essen that we have actually played, including a hot of the press review of Ayar: Children of the Sun, the latest euro board game from Fabio Lopiano and Mandela Fernandez-Grandon. We also work as struggling artists in Bohemiums, race across space and try not to get blown up in Galaxy Trucker: Do What?!, and solve ancient maths puzzles in cutesy family game Kingdom Crossing.
But wait, there's more, we also attempt to rule Rome in Æterna, discover the stars in Galileo Galilei, and recreate the one of the most awesome battle scenes in Star Wars Battle for Hoth.
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Podcast Contents
00:11:12 Galaxy Trucker: Do What?!
00:14:46 Kingdom Crossing
00:19:04 Ayar: Children of the Sun
00:40:17 Æterna (Aeturna)
00:50:47 Galileo Galilei
01:01:45 Battle for Hoth
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Duration:01:12:39
#Ramshackle 003 - Spiel Essen 2025 Top Picks
10/12/2025
Spiel Essen 2025 is just two weeks away, so Andy and Steve take us through their top picks for the show, picking out the best board games that have tickled our fancy and that we hope to play in the near future.
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Games Mentioned
00:03:57 SETI: Space Agencies
00:07:44 Trickerion: Anniversary Edition and Revenant
00:08:46 Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
00:12:34 Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
00:14:52 Breaking Moon
00:18:20 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth – Allies
00:20:08 The White Castle Duel
00:23:17 Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth
00:25:41 Era of Atlantis
00:31:02 Tianxia and Thebai
00:38:30 Ayar: Children of the Sun
00:43:06 Ada's Dream, Baghdad: The City of Peace, and Barbecubes
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Duration:00:48:01
Episode 174 - Leaders, Earth, Prowl Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information
9/28/2025
In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dig into Earth, Leaders, Prowl: Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information—a mix of ecosystems, animal politics, and top-secret espionage, with the usual Collider banter along the way.
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In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys dig into some very different tabletop experiences—from lush engine-building to sneaky strategy and top-secret dossiers.
First is Leaders, quite literally hot off the press from Tabletop Scotland Then we get our hands dirty with Earth, the card-driven tableau builder where ecosystems bloom and combos flourish. We then engage in a little two-player espionage in Classified Information and provoke all out chaos in Prowl: Clans & Cunning
Alongside the reviews, there’s the usual Collider mix of banter, tangents, and questionable metaphors (and of course discussions about the best motorway).
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Podcast Contents
00:02:00 Tabletop Scotland
00:05:19 Leaders
00:13:59 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
00:17:51 Earth
00:32:50 Classified Information
00:46:38 Prowl: Clans & Cunning
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Duration:01:04:34
#Ramshackle - Dan Hughes and Coraquest
9/14/2025
In this special Ramshackle episode, Sid and Rory are joined by none other than Dan Hughes—co-designer of CoraQuest (with his daughter, Cora), Dice Tower regular, and co-host of Sporadically Board.
We chat with Dan about the origins of CoraQuest, from a lockdown project to a full-blown published success, and what it’s like designing games with kids. Along the way, we discuss the challenges of playing games with your kids, what works, what doesn't, and how to do with a bad loser.
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Duration:01:11:27
Episode 173 – Pax Pamir, Fate of the Fellowship, Sengoku, Ink & a Dash of Cthulhu
9/7/2025
In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we tackle Pax Pamir, The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, General Orders: Sengoku Jidai, and Ink, while Sid shares his eldritch adventures at a live Call of Cthulhu show in Edinburgh.
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In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we’re knee-deep in intrigue, fellowship, feudal battles, and… calligraphy? That’s right, we’ve got a varied lineup of games to talk about, and plenty of banter to go with it. As always, expect a healthy mix of strategy talk, tangents, and the usual Collider nonsense.
Sid & the Call of Cthulhu Live
Sid takes a detour from the tabletop to Edinburgh, where he experienced a live Call of Cthulhu performance. Expect tales of eldritch horror, theatrical madness, and perhaps one or two sanity checks.
Pax Pamir
We revisit Cole Wehrle’s masterpiece of politics, shifting alliances, and fragile empires in 19th century Afghanistan. Is it still as brilliant—and brutal—as we remember?
The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
Middle-earth gets a fresh spin in this new take on Tolkien’s epic. We explore whether it captures the tension, the drama, and the journey of the Fellowship (with fewer second breakfasts).
General Orders: Sengoku Jidai
Two players, one board, and a battle for feudal Japan. From the minds behind Undaunted, this tight tactical skirmish impressed us with its elegance and depth.
Ink
A light pattern game that’s quick to teach but surprisingly tricky to master. Perfect for when your brain’s fried after too much Pax Pamir.
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Podcast Contents
00:04:10 Call of Cthulhu Live
00:11:06 Tabletop Scotland
00:13:46 Airecon North West
00:15:42 Pax Pamir: Second Edition
00:29:38 Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
00:42:35 General Orders: World War II and General Orders: Sengoku Jidai
00:53:43 Ink
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#Ramshackle 001 - Our Favourite Books
8/30/2025
Welcome to the very first episode of #ramshackle - our new show for all things off-topic, guests, best-of lists, and anything else that doesn't fit into the normal format. Rory and Steve kick things off by talking about their favourite books, talking about Sanderson, Abercrombie and Pratchett.
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Duration:00:50:09
Episode 172 - Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Burnt Moon, and Compile
8/17/2025
In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we share our highlights from PeachCon (and meeting Chris Peach from Peachy Tips) while diving into Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Burnt Moon, and Compile—all with the usual mix of board game chat and Collider nonsense.
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In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads return fresh from PeachCon, where they finally got to meet the legend himself—Chris Peach of Peachy Tips—and, naturally we've played a mountain of games since last episode.
This episode is jam-packed with board game reviews - as we discuss deck building area control on Altay, make questionable financial decisions in Ponzi Scheme and round off the episode with a two-player lane-battler extravaganza. We discuss Geralt of Rivia's favourite card game in Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, hack the planet with Compile, and carefully co-ordinate drone strikes in Line of Fire: Burnt Moon.
Alongside the gaming chat, expect the usual Collider mix of nonsense, tangents, and a lot of laughter. Tune in for board games, hobby highlights, and more than a few questionable financial decisions. And don’t forget—you can join the discussion (and maybe pitch us your own con name) over on our [Discord server]!
Podcast Contents
00:00:00 #Ramshackle
00:17:18 PeachCon, Peachy Tips, Necromunda
00:14:53 Altay: Dawn of Civilization
00:32:00 Ponzi Scheme
00:43:46 Gwent: The Legendary Card Game
00:53:22 Compile: Main 1
00:58:13 Line of Fire: Burnt Moon
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Duration:01:07:07
Episode 171 - Jackpot Set the Reel, Fathom, Cyclades, and Transgalactica
8/3/2025
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In Episode 171 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we blast off into space, dive into the depths, battle for ancient Greek supremacy, and try our luck at the slot machine of strategy—all in one beautifully unhinged episode.
We kick things off with Jackpot: Set the Reel, coming to Kickstarter soon. This quick little card game promises to blend slot machines/fruit machines with strategic card play. Jackpot looks light, but is there enough game behind the glitter? We spin the reels and find out. And what the hell is a puggy! We then explore the depth in Fathom, an entry level board game about exploring the depths and cataloguing its divergent wildlife. Bac to the classics, well sort of, as we go in depth on Cyclades: Legendary Edition, the mythological area-control game full of gods, monsters, tactical auctions, and being a bigger dick than Zeus himself. Does it still hold up? And who summoned a Kraken again? And last of all we go to outer space in Transgalactica, a controversial game of going up tracks and colonising space.
Expect the usual dose of board game insight, over analysis, mild nonsense, and just enough arguing to keep things interesting.
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Podcast Contents
00:00:00 Osprey Games
00:05:00 Peachy Con
00:05:44 Andy's Birthday Con
00:11:13 Jackpot Set the Reel
00:19:40 Take the Throne
00:20:20 Fathom
00:30:35 Cyclades: Legendary Edition
00:44:12 Transgalactica
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Duration:01:04:50
Episode 170 - Fighting Fantasy Adventures, Luthier, Take the Throne
7/13/2025
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In Episode 170 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dive into three very different games that prove once again how gloriously diverse the tabletop hobby can be, from classic fantasy adventures that make Steve feel old, to courtly power plays and master-crafted violins.
First we step into the dark, nostalgic world of Fighting Fantasy Adventures, the classic adventure books reimagined as a co-op board game by legendary designer Martin Wallace. Can this tabletop take on the iconic solo gamebooks capture the magic and mayhem? We roll the dice and try not to die (spoiler: we died).
Take the Throne is a fast-paced, strategic bluffing game that is heading to Kickstarter soon, and we’ve got an early look. With bluffing, tactical positioning, and a tight rule set, Take the Throne might just be your next favourite lunch-break skirmish.
Finally, we fine-tune our skills in Luthier, a gorgeous and deeply thematic euro-game of crafting musical instruments for royalty, rich patrons and prestige. With its unique mechanics and stunning presentation, it struck a chord with us!
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Podcast Contents
00:05:51 Fighting Fantasy Adventures
00:24:55 Deathtrap Dungeon: The Interactive Video Adventure
00:26:40 Sound Realms and Steve Jackson's FIST
00:31:30 Take the Throne
00:39:05 Luthier
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Duration:01:04:27
