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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

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United Kingdom

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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

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@PolyhedronC

Language:

English


Episodes

Episode 144 - Kutna Hora Ark Nova and Blade Runner RPG

3/10/2024
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this episode we tread the rain soaked streets of the Blade Runner RPG, blow up dissident planets in Star Wars Rebellion, and explore the best Dungeons & Dragons adventures. But this is not before we take an in depth look at the historical economic game Kutná Hora: The City of Silver from CGE and give an in depth look at zoo builder Ark Nova (aka Terraforming Zoos). Games Mentioned 00:00:00 Star Wars: Rebellion 00:06:15 Brass: Birmingham 00:09:45 Kutná Hora: The City of Silver 00:30:50 Ark Nova 00:56:27 Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game 01:09:43 RPG questions from the mailbag ✍️ Episode References Blade Runner RPG https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/blade-runner/ Dungeon Magazine https://archive.org/details/dungeonmagazine Kienda https://www.kiendagames.com/ Free League Publishing https://freeleaguepublishing.com/ Twilight 2000 https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/twilight-2000/ Call of Cthulhu https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/ Cthulhu Pulp https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu/ Achtung! Cthulhu https://www.modiphius.net/pages/achtung-cthulhu Curse of Strahd (D&D Module) https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/curse-strahd The Whispering Cairn (Dungeon Magazine) https://archive.org/details/dungeonmagazine Clashes Sepulcher (Dungeon Magazine) https://archive.org/details/dungeonmagazine This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:20:21

Episode 143 - Expeditions, Scythe, and Scholars of the South Tigris

2/19/2024
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The Polyhedron Collider Cast is back with another episode packed with tabletop gaming chatter. In this episode, our hosts, Steve, Andy, Sid, and Rory, bring us breaking news that's set to change the game – literally. We're talking about a new sponsorship deal with Kienda that's as exciting for the listeners as it is for the podcast. With a special QR code discount for board game purchases, it's a win-win for everyone involved. But that's just the beginning. The episode takes a playful turn with discussions ranging from selling body parts for board games (yes, you read that right) to the possibility of wearing sponsored pyjamas. The meat of the episode, however, lies in the thoughtful and in-depth discussions of two board games that have captured the hosts' attention: 'Expeditions' and 'Scholars of the South Tigris.' We'll also be answering listener questions, including a trip down memory lane as we attempt to recall the very first games we played with each other. Expect a blend of nostalgia, confusion, and the usual banter as we try to piece together our gaming origins. Games Mentioned 00:00:00 Sponsorship 00:07:10 Airecon https://www.airecon.co.uk/tickets 00:11:42 Andy's trip to Japan: Crash Octopus and Yura Yura Penguin 00:21:19 Expeditions 00:39:38 Scholars of teh South Tigris 00:55:52 CMON exclusive with Gamefound 00:59:35 Our favourite paints 01:06:59 Themes and mechanisms we want to see more and less of 01:09:54 First Game you played with each other ✍️ Episode References Kienda https://kienda.co.uk/ Airecon Convention https://www.airecon.co.uk/ Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy https://www.duncanrhodes.com/ Tainted Grail https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/242574/tainted-grail Stonemaier Games https://stonemaiergames.com/ Scholars of the South Tigris https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/scholars-south-tigris This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:16:51

Episode 142 - Peurto Rico, The Gig and Agents of Dune RPG

1/28/2024
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content A relative return to normality at Polyhedron Collider HQ as we discuss the start of Rory and Steve's Top 100 challenge and the games we have played along the way. We then segway to some smooth jazz in rolle and write game The Gig and find spice in the desert in Agents of Dune RPG starter set, before asking questions about rulebooks and board games that use RPG mechanics. Games Mentioned 00:03:52 Pandemic Legacy Season 1 00:07:58 Terraforming Mars 00:13:27 Azul 00:16:12 Puerto Rico 00:25:52 The Gig 00:38:41 Dune - Adventures in the Imperium: Agents of Dune 00:57:16 Questions from the mail bag ✍️ Episode References Kienda https://kienda.co.uk/ Airecon Convention https://www.airecon.co.uk/ Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy https://www.duncanrhodes.com/ Tainted Grail https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/242574/tainted-grail Stonemaier Games https://stonemaiergames.com/ Scholars of the South Tigris https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/scholars-south-tigris This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:14:38

Episode 141 - The Most Anticipated Games of 2024

1/7/2024
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content It’s time to read the tea leaves and consult the horoscope we list the board games and tabletop roleplaying games that we are looking forward to playing in 2024. It is of course an eclectic mix of heavy eurogames, miniature laden dudes on a map and quirky RPGs. We then discuss our BGG top 100 challenge! Games Mentioned 00:05:30 Cthulhu: Dark Providence 00:11:27 One D&D 00:14:46 Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin and Tainted Grail Tabletop RPG: Song of a Dying World 00:19:02 Euthia: Torment of Resurrection 00:23:07 Yonder 00:24:58 Heroes of Cerulia 00:28:31 Arcs 00:32:44 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas 00:35:32 Terminus and Civolution 00:29:28 Horror on the Orient Express: The Board Game 00:47:04 Warcrow, Avalon: The Riven Veil, and Inventors of the South Tigris 00:53:20 Dawn of Madness and The Queen’s Dilemma This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:07:18

Episode 140 - The Best Games of 2023

12/31/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content 2023 has drawn to a close, so the boys from PHC size up their favourite board games and roleplaying games of the year. In addition to the best of the best, we announce the winner of our painting competition, Andy awards his insert of choice, and we ask you, the listener, to tell us your favourite games of the year. Games Mentioned 00:00:00 PHC painting competition 00:12:03 Steve and Rory's BGG top 100 Challenge 00:17:14 Andy' Insert of Choice 00:24:51 Actung Cthulhu! 2d20 00:23:39 Solani 00:33:21 Ahoy! 00:38:01 Kingdom Death: Monster Gambler's Chest 00:42:33 Bot Factory 00:47:54 Stomp the Plank 00:52:06 Beast 00:58:46 Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies 01:05:34 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory 01:13:10 Listener Choices: Sleeping Gods, Oathsworn, Undaunted 01:22:20 Game of the Year! This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:26:34

Episode 139 - White Castle Ares Expediton and Hegemony

12/4/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Class war breaks out amongst the PHC crew as Steve and Rory discuss Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory while Andy tries to convince is that maybe its not all a terribly boring farce as he talsk us through Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition. Finaly we convince everyone to play The White Castle, because its really bloody good. Games Mentioned 00:07:54 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory 00:21:32 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition 00:33:46 The White Castle This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:11:30

Episode 138 - Airecon West, Tiwanaku, and Ahoy

11/14/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Andy has been to a games convention, so sit back and let him regale you with tales of all the board games he played at Airecon West. Top of that list was one of our UK Games Expo darlings Tiwanaku and then we head to the high seas with Ahoy. From the mail bag, Kickstarter is our main topic discussion together with a quickfire round of questions. Games Mentioned 00:03:19 Airecon West 00:09:23 Peublo 00:20:57 Tiwanaku 00:37:54 Ahoy 00:53:59 State of Kickstarter 01:09:39 Mark Cooke's Quickfire Rounds This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:15:25

Episode 137 - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, The Old King's Crown, Dungeons and Dragons Curse of Strahd

10/29/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Jon is back! And he's played Twilight Imperium. After exploring and conquering the galaxy, we revisit Old King's Crown and look back at what other games from the last two UK Games Expos still tickle our fancy. Andy rounds up the episode by talking about his current D&D campaign Dungeons & Dragons: Curse of Strahd, just in time for Hallowe'en. Games Mentioned 00:04:45 Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition 00:29:50 The Old King's Crown 00:46:56 Tiwanaku, Beast, Stomp the Plank, Waggle Dance 01:00:32 Dungeons & Dragons: Curse of Strahd This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:19:17

Episode 136 - Expeditions Block and Key Solani

10/11/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Kicking off with a, quite frankly, disturbing converstation about Sid's trousers, we then explore upcoming kickstarter Old King's Crown, while Andy examines the new Stonemaier hotness Expeditions. We then look at Parks, Block and Key, and Solani before talking about getting into miniature games with Star Wars Armada and exploring our shelf of shame. Games Mentioned 00:00:00 Sid's Hairy Trousers 00:04:43 Old King's Crown 00:14:48 Expeditions 00:21:01 Parks 00:25:42 Block and Key 00:33:49 Solani 00:42:11 Getting into miniatures games: Star Wars Armada 00:52:02 Exploring our shelf of shame: Merchants and Marauders, Machina Arcana, and Beneath Nexus. This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:05:46

Episode 135 - Tabletop Scotland, Hegemony, Barcelona, Beast

9/14/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Gorged on a diet of haggis and Irn Bru, Sid and Andy return from Tabletop Scotland to regail a story of playing Hegemony for a stupidly long time. Rory and Steve then take us through city building wuro-game Barcelona, and engage in a spot of monster huntng in Beast. Games Mentioned 00:00:00 Tabletop Scotland 00:08:19 Bot Factory 00:11:48 Hegemony 00:33:50 Barcelona 00:47:30 Beast This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:02:01

Episode 134 - Baldurs Gate 3, Merv, Sleeping Gods

8/20/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content We take a healthy diversion to the world of PC gaming to discuss the phenomenal Dungeons & Dragons video game, Baldur's Gate 3. Moving on to our more traditional cardboard fayre, we discuss camels and turbans in Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road, and explore unknown worlds in Sleeping Gods. Games Mentioned 00:04:07 Tabletop Scotland 00:07:57 Baldur's Gate 3 00:17:26 Voidfall 00:20:05 Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road 00:36:12 Agra 00:38:02 Sleeping Gods This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:13:58

Episode 133 - Animated, Dominant Species Marine,and the Castles of Burgandy

7/30/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content S After a little rant about Games Workshop the boys gush about Castles of Burgundy before heading into more divisive territory discussing Disney Animated and Chilli Con Carne Recipes. Andy tells us how much fun he has been having with Dominant Species Marine and then we round off the episode with a quick look at the Essen and Gen Con Preview lists. Games Mentioned 00:01:15 Blood Bowl, Warhammer 40,000 10th edition, and Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Legions Imperialis 00:16:12 Castles of Burgundy 00:30:20 Disney Animated 00:47:17 Dominant Species: Marine 01:00:22 Gen Con This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:15:08

Episode 132 - Terra Mystica, Wizards & Co., Dorf Romantik, Acthung! Cthulhu

7/16/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Steve and Andy explore a 2012 classic: Terra Mystica, Rory and Steve explore dungeons in the upcoming Kickstarter of Wizards & Co before discussing how great Dorfromantik the Board Game is and how it feels similar but also quite different and fresh. Sid then gushes about Cthulhu Nazis in his latest RPG outing, Acthung Cthulhu 2d20 before we hit the mail bag for questions about heaby games and metal bands Games Mentioned 00:00:13 The Castles of Burgandy Special Edition 00:04:40 Terra Mystica 00:22:42 Wizards & Co 00:36:42 Dorf Romantik 00:47:42 Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20 This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:11:37

Episode 131 - UK Games Expo 2023

6/19/2023
The dust has settled on UK Games Expo for another year but that won't stop us talking about all the awesome people, board games, card games, RPGS and miniatures games we got to see at the show. Games Mentioned 00:06:03 Distilled 00:18:30 Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan 00:22:42 Codename Brassage 00:24:05 Celestial Affinity - The Decimation of Bearmount https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cerberusstudios/celestial-affinity-the-decimation-of-bearmount 00:27:05 Coraquest 00:29:16 Coalitions 00:33:36 Stomp the Plank 00:36:17 The Rich and the Good 00:43:33 Sorastro 00:48:24 The Detective Society 00:56:39 Conquest – the Last Argument of Kings 00:59:99 Imperial Miners 01:05:24 Jersualem 01:10:18 Marrakesh 01:13:00 Beast This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:28:03

Live from UK Games Expo 2023

6/8/2023
Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2023, the boys talk about what has already got their attention at the show and answer questions from the audiance. Warning: a wee F-bomb may have made its way into the episode... blame Sid. We are aware that we mistakenly referred to Bez with the wrong pronoun. No offence was intended and we truly apologise for this mistake. This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:00:55:21

Episode 130 - UK Games Expo 2023 Preview

5/22/2023
The UK Games Expo 2023 is only a few days away and we are very excited! So listen along as we discuss the board games, tabletop miniatures games, RPGs, publishers and events that have got us giddy with anticipation. For more details go to https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ We will be hosting The Polyhedron Collider Podcast - LIVE! in the NEC Piazza 4 (The Dice Room) on Saturday at 10am. https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1238-the-polyhedron-collider-podcast-live/ Games Mentioned 00:01:38 Polyhedron Collider live podcast 00:06:22 Beast 00:11:17 Warhammer 40,000 10th edition and Star Wars: Shatterpoint 00:19:42 Tiwanaku 00:27:52 Honey Badger Games Tea Party - Luxury Tea To Match Your Character Class 00:31:24 Coriolis: Wake of the Icons and Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20 00:36:46 Sinister Fish Games: Moon and Wizards & Co. 00:40:32 Apex Legends: The Board Game 00:46:26 Coraquest: Keep on Questing 00:48:50 Old King's Crown and Europa Universalis: The Price of Power 00:51:28 Oros 00:54:43 Terminus 00:56:00 Distilled 00:58:09 Alley Cat Games: Phantom Ink 00:59:27 Board & Dice: Books of Time and Barcelona 01:03:52 Hachette: Tribes of the Wind This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:17:16

Episode 129 - Six Siege, Wayfarer's of the South Tigris, & Splendor Duel

5/9/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content If you’ve ever wondered which Harry Potter character is most like Andy then you really should listen to this episode. Also in this episode we discuss the Siege 6 Kickstarter Fees, Rory nearly quits recording after Steve and Andy review Wayfarers of the South Tigris and then Steve is almost press ganged into buying Splendor Duel. The mail bag is opened up and conventions, how to get started with a podcast and insta-buy designers and publishers. Future Steve even joins us for some details about the upcoming live podcast recording at the UK Games Expo. Games Mentioned 00:02:46 Dungeons & Dragons 00:06:22 6: Siege – The Board Game 00:18:57 Wayfarers of the South Tigris 00:36:03 Splendor Duel & Splendor: Marvel 00:52:38 Vaesen Mythic Britain This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:17:20

Episode 128 - Autobahn, Furnace, Pandemic Iberia and D&D Honor Among Thieves

4/23/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Join the boys from the Collider as they discuss Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and optimal cinema seating considerations. Andy and Rory recap their mammoth 11 hour gaming day which started with Autobahn from Alley Cat Games, the excellent little engine builder: Furnace from Arcane Wonders and then look back to 2016 and a great twist on Pandemic with Pandemic Iberia from Z Man Games. Some great listen questions end the show followed by a shameless plug for the live Podcast recording during the UK Games Expo. Games Mentioned 00:01:00 D&D: Honor Among Thieves 00:14:46 Autobahn 00:33:10 Furnace 00:48:16 Pandemic Iberia 00:59:10 Forbidden Skies 01:01:40 Controversioal gaming opinions 01:11:10 History of RPGs 01:14:20 Do you prefer longer or shorter games? This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:19:27

Episode 127 - 10 Candles, Micromacro, and who road Pegasus?

4/7/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Join the boys from the PHC for another bag of board gaming goodies. In this episode Rory plays in the dark in 10 Candles, Andy goes hunting for clues in MicroMacro: Crime City, and we have an argument about Pegasus. We also delve into the mail bag to discuss board games taking up too much table space and can a board game replicate the feeling of an RPG? Games Mentioned 00:00:25 Tainted Grail 00:10:20 Blood Bowl 00:13:42 Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest 00:19:26 10 Candles 00:39:51 MicroMacro: Crime City 00:54:50 Are board games too big? 01:09:07 Cna a board game replicate an RPG? This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

Duration:01:15:08

Episode 126 - Race to the Raft, Lost Ruins of Arnak and Woodcraft

3/26/2023
Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Andy has been to Airecon, so not only has he got a truck full of board games to talk about, he's also got lots of dirty street food to discuss, including the lowdown on Race to the Raft, Heat and the new game from Dávid Turczi (aka Big Davey T). Andy then gives the rest of the crew a chance to talk as we discuss Lost Ruins of Arnak and Woodcraft. Games Mentioned 00:20:12 Bots n Pieces 00:26:06 Race to the Raft 00:30:33 Abluxxen and Scout 00:31:28 Dark Ages 00:35:40 Heat 00:36:56 Colourful 00:37:22 Big Davey T’s new game (Tuczi/Luciani) 00:41:32 Lost Ruins of Arnak 00:35:40 Woodcraft This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast player via our feed http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Jon's News Ferret: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to visit www.polyhedroncollider.com and YouTube for more great reviews and interviews, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and check us out of twitch.tv/polyhedroncollider qfgi9tua

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