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                                            <![CDATA[<h2>In Episode 150 of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>, Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, Lewis, and Sam as they travel back 15 years to count down their <strong>Top 10 games of 2011</strong>. Along the way, they chat conventions, cover the latest board game news, highlight some exciting crowdfunding projects, and celebrate a decade of <em>Clank!</em>—all before diving into a nostalgia-packed list of 2011 classics.</h2>
<h2>Conventions</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The <a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/">Torquay Full Board Gaming weekend</a>: Just happened this past weekend</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s Boardgaming Weekend</a>: 20th-22nd March</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/baycon/">Baycon</a>: 8th-12th April, in Kennford</li>
</ul>
<h2>News</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">As reported a few podcast episodes ago, W Eric Martin has now left BGG to run his own independent news site, <a href="https://www.wericmartin.com/">Board Game Beat</a>. No clue as to if anyone will take over BGG’s News blog.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2026/01/30/veteran-dice-tower-reviewer-sam-healey-resigns-in-wake-of-saying-alex-pretti-renee-good-to-blame-for-ice-killing-them-after-comments-began-impacting-review-giants-annual-pledge-drive/">Sam Healey leaves the Dice Tower amidst a bit of controversy</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">A new Forest Shuffle stand-alone game: <a href="https://www.lookout-spiele.de/en/games/smoky.html">Smoky Mountains</a>, plus a Forest Shuffle Dartmoor expansion, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463201/forest-shuffle-dartmoor-exmoor">Exmoor</a>, announced.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Two new <a href="https://www.wericmartin.com/duel-with-godzilla-in-king-of-tokyo/">King of Tokyo spinoff games announced</a>: King of Tokyo Duel: Tokyo Bay, and King of Tokyo: Godzilla.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure">Clank!</a> 10 years old</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.wericmartin.com/carcassonne-labyrinth-ravensburger/">Labyrinth + Carcassonne crossover</a></li>
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<h2>Crowdfunding</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The next Scott Almes’ game: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinyepic/tiny-epic-invincibletm">Tiny Epic Invincible</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/apegames/pampero-season-2-project-verne-expansion">Pampero reprint + new expansion</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameportland/tricktakers-expansion-best-of-neopolitan-and-zoom-zoom-vroom">A triple KS of Trick Takers</a> from Portland Game Collective</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Knizia’s next rebranding is for his older game, Spectaculum, as <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/gold-country">Gold Country</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openowlstudios/mythwind-herbalist-and-shepherd-expansions">Mythwind – new expansions</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletapasgames/stellar-ventures">Stellar Ventures</a> – described as “cube rails in space”</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>



2011
Joel 
Nick 
Sam 


1
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy">The Castles of Burgundy</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy">The Castles of Burgundy</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-of-tokyo">King of Tokyo</a>


2
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/90137/blood-bowl-team-manager-the-card-game">Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102680/trajan">Trajan</a>
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                    <![CDATA[In Episode 150 of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, Lewis, and Sam as they travel back 15 years to count down their Top 10 games of 2011. Along the way, they chat conventions, cover the latest board game news, highlight some exciting crowdfunding projects, and celebrate a decade of Clank!—all before diving into a nostalgia-packed list of 2011 classics.
Conventions

The Torquay Full Board Gaming weekend: Just happened this past weekend
Fox and Hound’s Boardgaming Weekend: 20th-22nd March
Baycon: 8th-12th April, in Kennford

News

As reported a few podcast episodes ago, W Eric Martin has now left BGG to run his own independent news site, Board Game Beat. No clue as to if anyone will take over BGG’s News blog.
Sam Healey leaves the Dice Tower amidst a bit of controversy
A new Forest Shuffle stand-alone game: Smoky Mountains, plus a Forest Shuffle Dartmoor expansion, Exmoor, announced.
Two new King of Tokyo spinoff games announced: King of Tokyo Duel: Tokyo Bay, and King of Tokyo: Godzilla.
Clank! 10 years old
Labyrinth + Carcassonne crossover

Crowdfunding

The next Scott Almes’ game: Tiny Epic Invincible
Pampero reprint + new expansion
A triple KS of Trick Takers from Portland Game Collective
Knizia’s next rebranding is for his older game, Spectaculum, as Gold Country
Mythwind – new expansions
Stellar Ventures – described as “cube rails in space”

 



2011
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The Castles of Burgundy
The Castles of Burgundy
King of Tokyo


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Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game
Trajan
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                    <![CDATA[<h2>In Episode 150 of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>, Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, Lewis, and Sam as they travel back 15 years to count down their <strong>Top 10 games of 2011</strong>. Along the way, they chat conventions, cover the latest board game news, highlight some exciting crowdfunding projects, and celebrate a decade of <em>Clank!</em>—all before diving into a nostalgia-packed list of 2011 classics.</h2>
<h2>Conventions</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The <a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/">Torquay Full Board Gaming weekend</a>: Just happened this past weekend</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s Boardgaming Weekend</a>: 20th-22nd March</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/baycon/">Baycon</a>: 8th-12th April, in Kennford</li>
</ul>
<h2>News</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">As reported a few podcast episodes ago, W Eric Martin has now left BGG to run his own independent news site, <a href="https://www.wericmartin.com/">Board Game Beat</a>. No clue as to if anyone will take over BGG’s News blog.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2026/01/30/veteran-dice-tower-reviewer-sam-healey-resigns-in-wake-of-saying-alex-pretti-renee-good-to-blame-for-ice-killing-them-after-comments-began-impacting-review-giants-annual-pledge-drive/">Sam Healey leaves the Dice Tower amidst a bit of controversy</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">A new Forest Shuffle stand-alone game: <a href="https://www.lookout-spiele.de/en/games/smoky.html">Smoky Mountains</a>, plus a Forest Shuffle Dartmoor expansion, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463201/forest-shuffle-dartmoor-exmoor">Exmoor</a>, announced.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Two new <a href="https://www.wericmartin.com/duel-with-godzilla-in-king-of-tokyo/">King of Tokyo spinoff games announced</a>: King of Tokyo Duel: Tokyo Bay, and King of Tokyo: Godzilla.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure">Clank!</a> 10 years old</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.wericmartin.com/carcassonne-labyrinth-ravensburger/">Labyrinth + Carcassonne crossover</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Crowdfunding</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The next Scott Almes’ game: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinyepic/tiny-epic-invincibletm">Tiny Epic Invincible</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/apegames/pampero-season-2-project-verne-expansion">Pampero reprint + new expansion</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameportland/tricktakers-expansion-best-of-neopolitan-and-zoom-zoom-vroom">A triple KS of Trick Takers</a> from Portland Game Collective</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Knizia’s next rebranding is for his older game, Spectaculum, as <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/gold-country">Gold Country</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openowlstudios/mythwind-herbalist-and-shepherd-expansions">Mythwind – new expansions</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletapasgames/stellar-ventures">Stellar Ventures</a> – described as “cube rails in space”</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>



2011
Joel 
Nick 
Sam 


1
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy">The Castles of Burgundy</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy">The Castles of Burgundy</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-of-tokyo">King of Tokyo</a>


2
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/90137/blood-bowl-team-manager-the-card-game">Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102680/trajan">Trajan</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91312/discworld-ankh-morpork">Discworld: Ankh-Morpork</a>


3
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/104006/village">Village</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/104006/village">Village</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy">The Castles of Burgundy</a>


4
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/50750/belfort">Belfort</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-of-tokyo">King of Tokyo</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/90137/blood-bowl-team-manager-the-card-game">Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game</a>


5
Takenoko
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43570/friday">Friday</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70919/takenoko">Takenoko</a>


6
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/92415/skull">Skull</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70919/takenoko">Takenoko</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/92415/skull">Skull</a>


7
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91312/discworld-ankh-morpork">Discworld: Ankh-Morpork</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/108377/space-station">Space Station</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/59959/letters-from-whitechapel">Letters from Whitechapel</a>


8
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102548/dungeon-fighter">Dungeon Fighter</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91312/discworld-ankh-morpork">Discworld: Ankh-Morpork</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/99875/martian-dice">Martian Dice</a>


9
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/97786/small-world-underground">Small World Underground</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91514/rhino-hero">Super Rhino!</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/100423/elder-sign">Elder Sign</a>


10
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/90305/cargo-noir">Cargo Noir</a>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/100901/flash-point-fire-rescue">Flash Point: Fire Rescue</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/99698/micro-space-empire">Micro Space Empire</a>
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/107529/kingdom-builder">Kingdom Builder</a>


11
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103343/a-game-of-thrones-the-board-game-second-edition">A Game of Thrones</a>




19
<a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/100734/my-happy-farm">My Happy Farm</a>





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Conventions

The Torquay Full Board Gaming weekend: Just happened this past weekend
Fox and Hound’s Boardgaming Weekend: 20th-22nd March
Baycon: 8th-12th April, in Kennford

News

As reported a few podcast episodes ago, W Eric Martin has now left BGG to run his own independent news site, Board Game Beat. No clue as to if anyone will take over BGG’s News blog.
Sam Healey leaves the Dice Tower amidst a bit of controversy
A new Forest Shuffle stand-alone game: Smoky Mountains, plus a Forest Shuffle Dartmoor expansion, Exmoor, announced.
Two new King of Tokyo spinoff games announced: King of Tokyo Duel: Tokyo Bay, and King of Tokyo: Godzilla.
Clank! 10 years old
Labyrinth + Carcassonne crossover

Crowdfunding

The next Scott Almes’ game: Tiny Epic Invincible
Pampero reprint + new expansion
A triple KS of Trick Takers from Portland Game Collective
Knizia’s next rebranding is for his older game, Spectaculum, as Gold Country
Mythwind – new expansions
Stellar Ventures – described as “cube rails in space”

 



2011
Joel 
Nick 
Sam 


1
The Castles of Burgundy
The Castles of Burgundy
King of Tokyo


2
Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game
Trajan
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                    <![CDATA[149 Devon Dice Podcast's Best Board Games from 2016 & 2021]]>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h2><strong>Episode 149: The Best of 2016 &amp; 2021</strong></h2>
<p>In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick to dive into a nostalgic showdown of their best games of 2016 and 2021, comparing favourites, surprises, and all-time table hits from two great gaming years. The duo also cover upcoming conventions, including Torquay Gaming Weekend, AndyCon, and the Fox &amp; Hounds Board Gaming Weekend. Along the way, they tackle the latest news—such as Cole Wehrle leaving Leder Games and the cancellation of the TAKE crowdfunder—plus a stack of crowdfunding highlights before counting down their Top 5 lists and honourable mentions from both 2016 and 2021.</p>
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<h2>Upcoming conventions:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/">Torquay gaming weekend</a> (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/714899554509666/">AndyCon</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>News:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://ledergames.com/blogs/news/a-letter-from-cole-wehrle">Cole Wehrle leaves Leder Games</a>, causing the planned forthcoming TAKE crowdfunder <a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/12/12/root-arcs-publisher-leder-games-scraps-impending-take-kickstarter-after-games-designer-abruptly-leaves-studio/">to be scrapped</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crowdfunding:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/tabletop-tycoon/colt-express-the-complete-collection">Colt Express: Complete Collection</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/mountain-goats-legacy-and-enchanted-ivy">Mountain Goats Legacy + Enchanted Ivy</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/eerie-idol-games/the-old-kings-crown">Old King’s Crown: 2nd printing + new expansion</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alleycatgames/arborea-expanded-universe">Arboria: Reprint, + new Corruption &amp; Rewild expansions</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Top 5 of 2016, top 5 of 2021</h2>
<p>(games in orange are on other lists)</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277700/merchants-cove">Merchants Cove</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/209010/mechs-vs-minions">Mechs vs. Minions</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329465/red-rising">Red Rising</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova">Ark Nova</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure">Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars">Terraforming Mars</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338760/imperial-steam">Imperial Steam</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322708/descent-legends-of-the-dark">Descent: Le</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail">Great Western Trail</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193042/junk-art">Junk Art</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339906/the-hunger">The Hunger</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298383/golem">Golem</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170416/vast-the-crystal-caverns">Vast: The Crystal Caverns</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/292126/excavation-earth">Excavation Earth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324856/the-crew-mission-deep-sea">The Crew: Mission Deep Sea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128721/crisis">Crisis</a></li>
<li><a href="h..."></a></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode 149: The Best of 2016 & 2021
In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick to dive into a nostalgic showdown of their best games of 2016 and 2021, comparing favourites, surprises, and all-time table hits from two great gaming years. The duo also cover upcoming conventions, including Torquay Gaming Weekend, AndyCon, and the Fox & Hounds Board Gaming Weekend. Along the way, they tackle the latest news—such as Cole Wehrle leaving Leder Games and the cancellation of the TAKE crowdfunder—plus a stack of crowdfunding highlights before counting down their Top 5 lists and honourable mentions from both 2016 and 2021.



Upcoming conventions:

Torquay gaming weekend (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January
AndyCon
Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend

News:

Cole Wehrle leaves Leder Games, causing the planned forthcoming TAKE crowdfunder to be scrapped.

Crowdfunding:

Colt Express: Complete Collection
Mountain Goats Legacy + Enchanted Ivy
Old King’s Crown: 2nd printing + new expansion
Arboria: Reprint, + new Corruption & Rewild expansions

Top 5 of 2016, top 5 of 2021
(games in orange are on other lists)

Merchants Cove 
Mechs vs. Minions 
Red Rising 
Ark Nova
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Terraforming Mars
Imperial Steam
Descent: Le
Great Western Trail
Junk Art
The Hunger
Golem
Vast: The Crystal Caverns
Excavation Earth
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Crisis
]]>
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                    <![CDATA[149 Devon Dice Podcast's Best Board Games from 2016 & 2021]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<h2><strong>Episode 149: The Best of 2016 &amp; 2021</strong></h2>
<p>In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick to dive into a nostalgic showdown of their best games of 2016 and 2021, comparing favourites, surprises, and all-time table hits from two great gaming years. The duo also cover upcoming conventions, including Torquay Gaming Weekend, AndyCon, and the Fox &amp; Hounds Board Gaming Weekend. Along the way, they tackle the latest news—such as Cole Wehrle leaving Leder Games and the cancellation of the TAKE crowdfunder—plus a stack of crowdfunding highlights before counting down their Top 5 lists and honourable mentions from both 2016 and 2021.</p>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;"></li>
</ul>
<h2>Upcoming conventions:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/">Torquay gaming weekend</a> (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/714899554509666/">AndyCon</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>News:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://ledergames.com/blogs/news/a-letter-from-cole-wehrle">Cole Wehrle leaves Leder Games</a>, causing the planned forthcoming TAKE crowdfunder <a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/12/12/root-arcs-publisher-leder-games-scraps-impending-take-kickstarter-after-games-designer-abruptly-leaves-studio/">to be scrapped</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crowdfunding:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/tabletop-tycoon/colt-express-the-complete-collection">Colt Express: Complete Collection</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/mountain-goats-legacy-and-enchanted-ivy">Mountain Goats Legacy + Enchanted Ivy</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/eerie-idol-games/the-old-kings-crown">Old King’s Crown: 2nd printing + new expansion</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alleycatgames/arborea-expanded-universe">Arboria: Reprint, + new Corruption &amp; Rewild expansions</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Top 5 of 2016, top 5 of 2021</h2>
<p>(games in orange are on other lists)</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277700/merchants-cove">Merchants Cove</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/209010/mechs-vs-minions">Mechs vs. Minions</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329465/red-rising">Red Rising</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova">Ark Nova</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure">Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars">Terraforming Mars</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338760/imperial-steam">Imperial Steam</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322708/descent-legends-of-the-dark">Descent: Le</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193738/great-western-trail">Great Western Trail</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/193042/junk-art">Junk Art</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339906/the-hunger">The Hunger</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298383/golem">Golem</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170416/vast-the-crystal-caverns">Vast: The Crystal Caverns</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/292126/excavation-earth">Excavation Earth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324856/the-crew-mission-deep-sea">The Crew: Mission Deep Sea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128721/crisis">Crisis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194626/happy-salmon">Happy Salmon</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343905/boonlake">Boonlake</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203993/lorenzo-il-magnifico">Lorenzo il Magnifico</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/205398/citadels">Citadels (2016 Edition)</a></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>Ways you can engage or contact the show</p>
<p>Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: <a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</a></p>
<p>Find us on all the socials: <a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk">@DevonDiceUK</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/">Facebook page</a>, <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414">BGG Guild</a></p>
<p>On X / Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y">@DepressedMonk3y</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour">@The_BreweryTour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2">@njshaw2</a>  </p>
<p>On Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social">njshaw2.bsky.social</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social">devondice.bsky.social</a></p>
<p>On the web: <a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/">www.devondice.co.uk</a></p>
<p>YouTube – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg">DevonDiceUK</a> Please like and subscribe to our channel: <a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</a></p>
<p>devondice2015@gmail.com</p>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode 149: The Best of 2016 & 2021
In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick to dive into a nostalgic showdown of their best games of 2016 and 2021, comparing favourites, surprises, and all-time table hits from two great gaming years. The duo also cover upcoming conventions, including Torquay Gaming Weekend, AndyCon, and the Fox & Hounds Board Gaming Weekend. Along the way, they tackle the latest news—such as Cole Wehrle leaving Leder Games and the cancellation of the TAKE crowdfunder—plus a stack of crowdfunding highlights before counting down their Top 5 lists and honourable mentions from both 2016 and 2021.



Upcoming conventions:

Torquay gaming weekend (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January
AndyCon
Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend

News:

Cole Wehrle leaves Leder Games, causing the planned forthcoming TAKE crowdfunder to be scrapped.

Crowdfunding:

Colt Express: Complete Collection
Mountain Goats Legacy + Enchanted Ivy
Old King’s Crown: 2nd printing + new expansion
Arboria: Reprint, + new Corruption & Rewild expansions

Top 5 of 2016, top 5 of 2021
(games in orange are on other lists)

Merchants Cove 
Mechs vs. Minions 
Red Rising 
Ark Nova
Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
Terraforming Mars
Imperial Steam
Descent: Le
Great Western Trail
Junk Art
The Hunger
Golem
Vast: The Crystal Caverns
Excavation Earth
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
Crisis
]]>
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                    <![CDATA[148 Devon Dice Podcast The best of 2025 (board games)]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>joel.wright@me.com (Joel Wright)</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>, Joel is joined by Nick and Claire to round up the <strong>best games they’ve played in 2025</strong>—all new-to-them discoveries that have really hit the table this year. With Lewis struck down by the lurgy, Sam lost to board gaming winter blues, and Honey enjoying a well-earned nap, the trio also dive into the latest news, including the Fox &amp; Hounds Board Gaming Weekend, a huge Stonemaier Games announcement dump, AllPlay reveals, Dice Tower crowdfunding, and some fresh GenCon breaking news. Then it’s time to celebrate the standout games that made 2025 a great year for gaming at Devon Dice HQ.</p>
<h2>Upcoming conventions:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/">Torquay gaming weekend</a> (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/714899554509666/">AndyCon</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">
<h2>News</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/7rREr_mbf7A?si=SMhHHfRmsnZeKleT">Stonemeier’s big news dump</a>:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan">Wingspan</a> expansion #4 is South &amp; Central America and Caribbean, and includes smaller Hummingbird cards and a new card action. Coming Jan 21st.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133848/euphoria-build-a-better-dystopia">Euphoria</a> new “revised edition”, which will include the expansion.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe">Scythe</a> vs <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379078/expeditions">Expeditions</a> 2p battling game, which can use factions from each of the other games.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128621/viticulture">Viticulture</a> new expansion.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Next <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan">Finspan</a> expansion due Q2.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275215/namiji">Namiji</a>, in the new Stonemeier edition, due Q4</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New unnamed Wingspan spinoff game which is meant to be a quick (20min) and smaller-table-hog version, more suitable for introducing to players new to boardgaming.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">AllPlay announces <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/mountain-goats-legacy-and-enchanted-ivy">Mountain Goats Legacy, and Enchanted Ivy</a>, solo only!</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dice-tower/dice-tower-pledge-drive-2026">Dice Tower Gamefound campaign</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Breaking news (just put on BGG), for GenCon releases:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New sequel to The Crew: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/462192/the-crew-journey-to-the-ends-of-the-earth">The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/462191/the-gang-deluxe-edition">Deluxe edition of The Gang</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Best played games of 2025, new games to us. </h2>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421006/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth">The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth</a></p></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies">Harmonies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400498/light-speed-arena">Light Speed: Arena</a></li>
<li><a></a></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Claire to round up the best games they’ve played in 2025—all new-to-them discoveries that have really hit the table this year. With Lewis struck down by the lurgy, Sam lost to board gaming winter blues, and Honey enjoying a well-earned nap, the trio also dive into the latest news, including the Fox & Hounds Board Gaming Weekend, a huge Stonemaier Games announcement dump, AllPlay reveals, Dice Tower crowdfunding, and some fresh GenCon breaking news. Then it’s time to celebrate the standout games that made 2025 a great year for gaming at Devon Dice HQ.
Upcoming conventions:

Torquay gaming weekend (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January
AndyCon
Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend



News

Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend
Stonemeier’s big news dump:

Wingspan expansion #4 is South & Central America and Caribbean, and includes smaller Hummingbird cards and a new card action. Coming Jan 21st.
Euphoria new “revised edition”, which will include the expansion.
New Scythe vs Expeditions 2p battling game, which can use factions from each of the other games.
Viticulture new expansion.
Next Finspan expansion due Q2.
Namiji, in the new Stonemeier edition, due Q4
New unnamed Wingspan spinoff game which is meant to be a quick (20min) and smaller-table-hog version, more suitable for introducing to players new to boardgaming.


AllPlay announces Mountain Goats Legacy, and Enchanted Ivy, solo only!
Dice Tower Gamefound campaign
Breaking news (just put on BGG), for GenCon releases:

New sequel to The Crew: The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth
New Deluxe edition of The Gang



Best played games of 2025, new games to us. 
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth
Harmonies
Light Speed: Arena
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                    <![CDATA[148 Devon Dice Podcast The best of 2025 (board games)]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>, Joel is joined by Nick and Claire to round up the <strong>best games they’ve played in 2025</strong>—all new-to-them discoveries that have really hit the table this year. With Lewis struck down by the lurgy, Sam lost to board gaming winter blues, and Honey enjoying a well-earned nap, the trio also dive into the latest news, including the Fox &amp; Hounds Board Gaming Weekend, a huge Stonemaier Games announcement dump, AllPlay reveals, Dice Tower crowdfunding, and some fresh GenCon breaking news. Then it’s time to celebrate the standout games that made 2025 a great year for gaming at Devon Dice HQ.</p>
<h2>Upcoming conventions:</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/">Torquay gaming weekend</a> (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/714899554509666/">AndyCon</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">
<h2>News</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/7rREr_mbf7A?si=SMhHHfRmsnZeKleT">Stonemeier’s big news dump</a>:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan">Wingspan</a> expansion #4 is South &amp; Central America and Caribbean, and includes smaller Hummingbird cards and a new card action. Coming Jan 21st.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133848/euphoria-build-a-better-dystopia">Euphoria</a> new “revised edition”, which will include the expansion.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe">Scythe</a> vs <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379078/expeditions">Expeditions</a> 2p battling game, which can use factions from each of the other games.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128621/viticulture">Viticulture</a> new expansion.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Next <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan">Finspan</a> expansion due Q2.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275215/namiji">Namiji</a>, in the new Stonemeier edition, due Q4</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New unnamed Wingspan spinoff game which is meant to be a quick (20min) and smaller-table-hog version, more suitable for introducing to players new to boardgaming.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">AllPlay announces <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/mountain-goats-legacy-and-enchanted-ivy">Mountain Goats Legacy, and Enchanted Ivy</a>, solo only!</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dice-tower/dice-tower-pledge-drive-2026">Dice Tower Gamefound campaign</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Breaking news (just put on BGG), for GenCon releases:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New sequel to The Crew: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/462192/the-crew-journey-to-the-ends-of-the-earth">The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">New <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/462191/the-gang-deluxe-edition">Deluxe edition of The Gang</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Best played games of 2025, new games to us. </h2>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421006/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth">The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth</a></p></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies">Harmonies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400498/light-speed-arena">Light Speed: Arena</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350933/the-guild-of-merchant-explorers">The Guild of Merchant Explorers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397385/pirates-of-maracaibo">Pirates of Maracaibo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/363622/the-castles-of-burgundy-special-edition">The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage">Vantage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429860/transgalactica">Transgalactica </a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415090/rainbow">Rainbow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428224/1-am-jailbreak">1A.M. Jailbreak</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454672/boss-fighters-qr">Boss Fighters QR</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367966/endeavor-deep-sea">Endeavor: Deep Sea</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448159/railway-boom">Railway Boom</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan">Finspan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415147/spectacular">Spectacular</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402679/rock-hard-1977">Rock Hard 1977</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431837/coming-of-age">Coming of Age</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415181/flash-point-legacy-of-flame">Flash Point: Legacy of Flame</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443982/petiquette">Petiquette</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan">Finspan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/363625/fateforge-chronicles-of-kaan">Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold">River of Gold</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368173/lets-go-to-japan">Let’s Go To Japan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443829/wriggle-roulette">Wriggle Roulette</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring-t">The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle">The White Castle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434906/tag-team">Tag Team</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/311033/fire-tower-rising-flames">Fire Tower: Rising Flames</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution">Civolution</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/439816/lost-ruins-of-arnak-twisted-paths">Lost Ruins of Arnak: Twisted Paths</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447776/the-game-makers">The Game Makers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397385/pirates-of-maracaibo">Pirates of Maracaibo</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair">Star Trek: Captain’s Chair</a></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>Ways you can engage or contact the show</p>
<p>Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: <a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</a></p>
<p>Find us on all the socials: <a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk">@DevonDiceUK</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/">Facebook page</a>, <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414">BGG Guild</a></p>
<p>On X / Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y">@DepressedMonk3y</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour">@The_BreweryTour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2">@njshaw2</a>  </p>
<p>On Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social">njshaw2.bsky.social</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social">devondice.bsky.social</a></p>
<p>On the web: <a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/">www.devondice.co.uk</a></p>
<p>YouTube – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg">DevonDiceUK</a> Please like and subscribe to our channel: <a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</a></p>
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<p> </p>
<p>Joel’s list of all new to him, played games:</p>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring-t"> The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game </a></p>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship">The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</a></p>



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Kingdom Legacy: Feudal Kingdom


7
Above and Below: Haunted


8
Railway Boom


9
Tag Team


10
Deep Regrets


11
Fishing


12
Fearless


13
Galactic Cruise


14
Black Forest


15
Flash Point: Legacy of Flame


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Hamburg


17
Lords of Vegas


18
Fire Tower


19
Flip 7


20
Comic Hunters


21
Oranges &amp; Lemons


22
Millennia: Tracks of Time


23
Tenby


24
Caracas


25
Steam Power


26
Dead Reckoning


27
Fall


28
Nucleum


29
Emberheart


30
Finspan


31
TRICKTAKERs


32
Sanctuary


33
Wroth


34
3 Chapters


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Shovel Knight: Dungeon Duels


36
Compile: Main 1


37
Slambo!


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Upcoming conventions:

Torquay gaming weekend (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January
AndyCon
Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend



News

Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend
Stonemeier’s big news dump:

Wingspan expansion #4 is South & Central America and Caribbean, and includes smaller Hummingbird cards and a new card action. Coming Jan 21st.
Euphoria new “revised edition”, which will include the expansion.
New Scythe vs Expeditions 2p battling game, which can use factions from each of the other games.
Viticulture new expansion.
Next Finspan expansion due Q2.
Namiji, in the new Stonemeier edition, due Q4
New unnamed Wingspan spinoff game which is meant to be a quick (20min) and smaller-table-hog version, more suitable for introducing to players new to boardgaming.


AllPlay announces Mountain Goats Legacy, and Enchanted Ivy, solo only!
Dice Tower Gamefound campaign
Breaking news (just put on BGG), for GenCon releases:

New sequel to The Crew: The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth
New Deluxe edition of The Gang



Best played games of 2025, new games to us. 
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth
Harmonies
Light Speed: Arena
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                                            <![CDATA[<h2>Welcome to the latest podcast from Devon Dice Podcast, the team brings you news and crowdfunding, plus we look back at the conventions that we have and have not been to this end of the year.</h2>
<h4>Devon Board Game Weekend – March ’26 Room Reservations can be made from at by calling 01769 580 345 or emailing <a class="link-id-iu2xv5nz4" href="mailto:relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk</u></a> from 11am 05/12/2025</h4>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Not-a-lot-of News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New HEAT expansion, Rocky Roads, coming at Cannes 2026 (</span><a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2025/10/25/friday-and-saturday-news-from-spiel-2025-dale-and-simon-w/"><span style="font-weight:400;">source</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wise Wizard Games </span><a href="https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61014/wise-wizard-games-downsizes"><span style="font-weight:400;">forced to downsize</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> to cut costs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/32338/braincrack-games"><span style="font-weight:400;">Braincrack Games</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> closes its doors</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunders</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Already ended in November:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/zombie-princess"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zombie Princess</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 24th Nov, </span></i><b><i>but Late Pledge Available</i></b><span style="font-weight:400;">] – Bezier Games’ follow-up to their Rebel Princess hearts-based game, with this spades-based game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/red-raven-games/song-of-silveranth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Song of Silveranth</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 3rd Nov, on $750k</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">]  new Ryan Laukat open-world game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/steamforged-games/terra-mystica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terra Mystica Special Edition</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 4th Nov, on $1m</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">], a deluxe edition of Terra Mystica</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/quined-games/movers-and-shakers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Movers &amp; Shakers</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 6th Nov</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">] trains FWT!</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Still running:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/naylorgames/snowdonia-grand-tour"><span style="font-weight:400;">Snowdonia: The Grand Tour</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ends 3rd Dec</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">] from Naylor Games; updated with new graphic design, artwork, and lots of new scenarios + final fix pack for the NSKN Deluxe Edition</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/vital-lacerda-the-great-library"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Great Library</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ends 19th Dec</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">] the new Lacerda game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/addax-games/rove-anchorpoi..."></a></li></ul>]]>
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Devon Board Game Weekend – March ’26 Room Reservations can be made from at by calling 01769 580 345 or emailing relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk from 11am 05/12/2025
Not-a-lot-of News

New HEAT expansion, Rocky Roads, coming at Cannes 2026 (source)
Wise Wizard Games forced to downsize to cut costs
Braincrack Games closes its doors

Crowdfunders
Already ended in November:

Zombie Princess [ended 24th Nov, but Late Pledge Available] – Bezier Games’ follow-up to their Rebel Princess hearts-based game, with this spades-based game
Song of Silveranth – [ended 3rd Nov, on $750k]  new Ryan Laukat open-world game
Terra Mystica Special Edition – [ended 4th Nov, on $1m], a deluxe edition of Terra Mystica
Movers & Shakers – [ended 6th Nov] trains FWT!

Still running:

Snowdonia: The Grand Tour – [ends 3rd Dec] from Naylor Games; updated with new graphic design, artwork, and lots of new scenarios + final fix pack for the NSKN Deluxe Edition
The Great Library – [ends 19th Dec] the new Lacerda game
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                    <![CDATA[<h2>Welcome to the latest podcast from Devon Dice Podcast, the team brings you news and crowdfunding, plus we look back at the conventions that we have and have not been to this end of the year.</h2>
<h4>Devon Board Game Weekend – March ’26 Room Reservations can be made from at by calling 01769 580 345 or emailing <a class="link-id-iu2xv5nz4" href="mailto:relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk</u></a> from 11am 05/12/2025</h4>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Not-a-lot-of News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New HEAT expansion, Rocky Roads, coming at Cannes 2026 (</span><a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2025/10/25/friday-and-saturday-news-from-spiel-2025-dale-and-simon-w/"><span style="font-weight:400;">source</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wise Wizard Games </span><a href="https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61014/wise-wizard-games-downsizes"><span style="font-weight:400;">forced to downsize</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> to cut costs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/32338/braincrack-games"><span style="font-weight:400;">Braincrack Games</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> closes its doors</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunders</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Already ended in November:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/zombie-princess"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zombie Princess</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 24th Nov, </span></i><b><i>but Late Pledge Available</i></b><span style="font-weight:400;">] – Bezier Games’ follow-up to their Rebel Princess hearts-based game, with this spades-based game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/red-raven-games/song-of-silveranth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Song of Silveranth</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 3rd Nov, on $750k</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">]  new Ryan Laukat open-world game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/steamforged-games/terra-mystica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terra Mystica Special Edition</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 4th Nov, on $1m</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">], a deluxe edition of Terra Mystica</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/quined-games/movers-and-shakers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Movers &amp; Shakers</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ended 6th Nov</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">] trains FWT!</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Still running:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/naylorgames/snowdonia-grand-tour"><span style="font-weight:400;">Snowdonia: The Grand Tour</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ends 3rd Dec</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">] from Naylor Games; updated with new graphic design, artwork, and lots of new scenarios + final fix pack for the NSKN Deluxe Edition</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/vital-lacerda-the-great-library"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Great Library</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – [</span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">ends 19th Dec</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">] the new Lacerda game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/addax-games/rove-anchorpoint?ref=search#/section/gameplay-overview-112719"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rove: Anchorpoint expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – </span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">[ends 8th Dec]</span></i></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming soon:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/ra-the-dice-game-and-rheinlander-two-reiner-knizia-classics"><span style="font-weight:400;">RA: The Dice Game &amp; Rheinlander</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – updated versions of some Knizia games, with Ian O’Toole artwork, start 2nd Dec.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/179853/tigris-and-euphrates-coming-from-25th-century-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tigris &amp; Euphrates</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a new edition of another beloved classic Knizia game, with Ian O’Toole artwork, starts Jan ‘26.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/stronghold-games/terraforming-mars-the-legacy-of--mars"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terraforming Mars: Legacy</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – long-teased legacy version of Terraforming Mars, coming Jan ‘26. Very little info so far, except that it is apparently crowdfunding just scenarios 1-3 at first, then another campaign sometime later for scenarios 4-6.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions Wrap-up</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions we’ve been at recently</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Essen Spiel</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 22th – 25th Oct – we couldn’t make it. Sounded fun though. 😀</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">See Nick’s Essen pics </span><a href="https://devondice.co.uk/blog/nicks-blog/essen-spiel-2025-preview-nicks-games-of-interest/"><span style="font-weight:400;">on the website</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 17th – 19th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wrap-up</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1745424442727567"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 25th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wrap-up</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379910/brethren-skirmish-tabletop-wargame"><span style="font-weight:400;">Brethren</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gridcon.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gridcon</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 21st – 23rd November</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wrap-up</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Played together:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454672/boss-fighters-qr"><span style="font-weight:400;">Boss Fighter QR</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448159/railway-boom"><span style="font-weight:400;">Railway Boom</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347979/the-pirate-republic-africa-gambit"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pirate Republic: Africa Gambit</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441696/sanctuary"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sanctuary</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return to Dark Tower</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400498/light-speed-arena"><span style="font-weight:400;">Light Speed Arena</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414117/wroth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wroth</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel’s Plays:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/452817/emberheart"><span style="font-weight:400;">Emberheart</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448159/railway-boom"><span style="font-weight:400;">Railway Boom</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> again </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431837/coming-of-age"><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming of Age</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454672/boss-fighters-qr"><span style="font-weight:400;">Boss Fighter QR</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> again</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448496/fearless"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fearless</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434906/tag-team"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tag Team</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/450429/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth-allies"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth: Allies</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> expansion</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick’s Plays:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the latest podcast from Devon Dice Podcast, the team brings you news and crowdfunding, plus we look back at the conventions that we have and have not been to this end of the year.
Devon Board Game Weekend – March ’26 Room Reservations can be made from at by calling 01769 580 345 or emailing relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk from 11am 05/12/2025
Not-a-lot-of News

New HEAT expansion, Rocky Roads, coming at Cannes 2026 (source)
Wise Wizard Games forced to downsize to cut costs
Braincrack Games closes its doors

Crowdfunders
Already ended in November:

Zombie Princess [ended 24th Nov, but Late Pledge Available] – Bezier Games’ follow-up to their Rebel Princess hearts-based game, with this spades-based game
Song of Silveranth – [ended 3rd Nov, on $750k]  new Ryan Laukat open-world game
Terra Mystica Special Edition – [ended 4th Nov, on $1m], a deluxe edition of Terra Mystica
Movers & Shakers – [ended 6th Nov] trains FWT!

Still running:

Snowdonia: The Grand Tour – [ends 3rd Dec] from Naylor Games; updated with new graphic design, artwork, and lots of new scenarios + final fix pack for the NSKN Deluxe Edition
The Great Library – [ends 19th Dec] the new Lacerda game
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                    <![CDATA[145 Devon Dice Podcast October News Show ’25]]>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:18:44 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h2>Welcome to the latest episode from the Devon Dice crew, featuring news, crowdfunding updates in the board game industry, and what they have been playing in the last few weeks.</h2>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms not sold out</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1745424442727567"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Sat. 25th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">(</span><a href="https://gridcon.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gridcon</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> in November, but that’s long since sold out)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">There goes another one: </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/09/08/passion-in-board-game-profession-has-given-way-to-economic-reality-ludonaute-to-stop-publishing-new-games-in-wake-of-selling-off-colt-express-living-forest-ips/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ludonaute to stop publishing new games</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Asmodee announce </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/09/09/asmodee-to-adapt-its-most-iconic-games-into-shorter-child-friendly-versions-with-launch-of-kids-focused-brand/"><span style="font-weight:400;">plans to release more kids-version adaptions of classic games</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3585026/people-choice-top-solo-games-2025-starting-now"><span style="font-weight:400;">People’s Choice Top Solo Games 2025</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> voting is open</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New Stonemeier game announced: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454909/origin-story"><span style="font-weight:400;">Origin Story</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://mailchi.mp/restorationgames/witcher-available-now-10352300?e=fa23836ef1"><span style="font-weight:400;">Restoration Games</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced a load of new stuff:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295564/unmatched-game-system"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unmatched</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> stuff </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342070/thunder-road-vendetta"><span style="font-weight:400;">Thunder Road Vendetta</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> expansion Interstate of Decay (KS Spring 26)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return to Dark Tower</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> expansion, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">The Expeditions (KS </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Oct 25</span><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/the-game-makers"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">The Game Makers</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight:400;"> (ended)</span></i></li>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the latest episode from the Devon Dice crew, featuring news, crowdfunding updates in the board game industry, and what they have been playing in the last few weeks.
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October

Hotel rooms not sold out
A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…


Ocean City Games Expo – Sat. 25th October
(Gridcon in November, but that’s long since sold out)

News

There goes another one: Ludonaute to stop publishing new games
Asmodee announce plans to release more kids-version adaptions of classic games
People’s Choice Top Solo Games 2025 voting is open
New Stonemeier game announced: Origin Story 
Restoration Games announced a load of new stuff:

New Unmatched stuff 
New Thunder Road Vendetta expansion Interstate of Decay (KS Spring 26)
Return to Dark Tower expansion, The Expeditions (KS Oct 25)



Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

The Game Makers (ended)
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                    <![CDATA[<h2>Welcome to the latest episode from the Devon Dice crew, featuring news, crowdfunding updates in the board game industry, and what they have been playing in the last few weeks.</h2>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms not sold out</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1745424442727567"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Sat. 25th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">(</span><a href="https://gridcon.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gridcon</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> in November, but that’s long since sold out)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">There goes another one: </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/09/08/passion-in-board-game-profession-has-given-way-to-economic-reality-ludonaute-to-stop-publishing-new-games-in-wake-of-selling-off-colt-express-living-forest-ips/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ludonaute to stop publishing new games</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Asmodee announce </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/09/09/asmodee-to-adapt-its-most-iconic-games-into-shorter-child-friendly-versions-with-launch-of-kids-focused-brand/"><span style="font-weight:400;">plans to release more kids-version adaptions of classic games</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3585026/people-choice-top-solo-games-2025-starting-now"><span style="font-weight:400;">People’s Choice Top Solo Games 2025</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> voting is open</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New Stonemeier game announced: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454909/origin-story"><span style="font-weight:400;">Origin Story</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://mailchi.mp/restorationgames/witcher-available-now-10352300?e=fa23836ef1"><span style="font-weight:400;">Restoration Games</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced a load of new stuff:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295564/unmatched-game-system"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unmatched</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> stuff </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342070/thunder-road-vendetta"><span style="font-weight:400;">Thunder Road Vendetta</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> expansion Interstate of Decay (KS Spring 26)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return to Dark Tower</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> expansion, </span><span style="font-weight:400;">The Expeditions (KS </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Oct 25</span><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/the-game-makers"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">The Game Makers</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight:400;"> (ended)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/art-society-deluxe-edition"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">Art Society: Deluxe + Expansion</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight:400;"> (ended)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kinsonkeygames/galactic-cruise-achievements-expansion-and-reprint"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">Galactic Cruise: Achievements Expansion</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight:400;"> (ended)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pandasaurus/dinosaur-island-fully-charged-x-treme-edition?ref=discovery_category_newest&amp;total_hits=100051&amp;category_id=34"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dinosaur Island: Fully Charged</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (ends 11th Oct)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/uchibacoyapiece/garden-trilogy-paradise-of-dinosaurs-birds-and-fish?ref=discovery_category_newest&amp;total_hits=100051&amp;category_id=34"><span style="font-weight:400;">Garden Trilogy – Paradise of Dinosaurs, Birds, and Fish</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (ends 15th Oct)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alderac/mystic-lands-from-aeg"><span style="font-weight:400;">Mystic Lands from AEG</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> – </span><span style="font-weight:400;">coming soon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/152730994/vampire-survivors-the-board-game?_se=am9lbC53cmlnaHRAbWUuY29t"><span style="font-weight:400;">Vampire Survivors: The Board Game</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – coming soon</span></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/kekpop-spiele/ark-nova"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova – 3Dition (ended)</span></i></a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/tabletop-tycoon/blood-rage-valhalla"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">Blood Rage: Valhalla (ended)</span></i></a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/steamforged-games/terra-mystica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terra Mystica Ultimate Edition</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – </span><span style="font-weight:400;">coming soon</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429438/ayar-children-of-the-sun"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ayar: Children of the Sun</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63632/jerusalem"><span style="font-weight:400;">Jerusalem</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447243/duel-for-cardia"><span style="font-weight:400;">Duel for Cardia</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">On BGA:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434906/tag-team"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tag Team</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440843/moonshine"><span style="font-weight:400;">Moonshine</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453406/wyrmspan-dragon-academy"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277700/merchants-cove"><span style="font-weight:400;">Merchant’s Cove</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (boxing it all up)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Lewis</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/715/escape-from-colditz"><span style="font-weight:400;">Escape from Colditz</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10547/betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill"><span style="font-weight:400;">Betrayal at House on the Hill</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286096/tapestry"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tapestry</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240/britannia"><span style="font-weight:400;">Britannia</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">​​</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">YouTube – </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg"><span style="font-weight:400;">DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> Please like and subscribe to our channel: </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the latest episode from the Devon Dice crew, featuring news, crowdfunding updates in the board game industry, and what they have been playing in the last few weeks.
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October

Hotel rooms not sold out
A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…


Ocean City Games Expo – Sat. 25th October
(Gridcon in November, but that’s long since sold out)

News

There goes another one: Ludonaute to stop publishing new games
Asmodee announce plans to release more kids-version adaptions of classic games
People’s Choice Top Solo Games 2025 voting is open
New Stonemeier game announced: Origin Story 
Restoration Games announced a load of new stuff:

New Unmatched stuff 
New Thunder Road Vendetta expansion Interstate of Decay (KS Spring 26)
Return to Dark Tower expansion, The Expeditions (KS Oct 25)



Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

The Game Makers (ended)
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                    <![CDATA[144 Devon Dice Podcast Board Game Talk Show September]]>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>joel.wright@me.com (Joel Wright)</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h3>Welcome back to the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>! In Episode 144, Joel is joined by Nick for a newsy roundup packed with convention updates, hot crowdfunding campaigns, and some big stories shaking up the board gaming world. Plus, they share what’s been on their tables recently—including <em>Vantage</em>, <em>Star Trek: Captain’s Chair</em>, and <em>Flash Point: Legacy of Flame</em>.</h3>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms sold out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1745424442727567"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 25th October</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/177095/steel-yourself-for-brass-pittsburgh"><span style="font-weight:400;">Brass: Pittsburgh</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://micromacro-game.com/en/index.html"><span style="font-weight:400;">MicroMacro: Crime City</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> gets a very nice iOS &amp; android digital release</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Devir’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429861/ace-of-spades"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ace of Spades</span></a> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3555308/just-some-ole-racist-history-crap"><span style="font-weight:400;">controversy</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> on “slave owner + slave” artwork, and Devir’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3555679/a-message-to-the-community"><span style="font-weight:400;">response</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">CGE’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/450782/codenames-back-to-hogwarts"><span style="font-weight:400;">Codenames: Back to Hogwarts</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> causes community </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/07/29/reviewers-including-no-pun-included-shut-up-sit-down-boycott-codenames-publisher-cge-for-releasing-new-harry-potter-game-while-ignoring-jk-rowlings-anti-trans-rhetoric/"><span style="font-weight:400;">backlash</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> against J.K.Rowling, and CGE’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3556042/cge-will-be-donating-100-percent-of-the-profits-of"><span style="font-weight:400;">response</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/08/21/new-cmon-profit-warning-says-losses-could-reach-8m-for-first-half-of-2025-almost-three-times-its-overall-profit-from-the-last-ten-years/"><span style="font-weight:400;">CMON losses could reach $8m</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Is </span><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/martin-wallace/casusbelli/updates/19"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wallace Designs also in a bit of financial trouble?</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/the-game-makers"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Game Makers</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/art-society-deluxe-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Art Society: Deluxe + Expansion</span></a></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome back to the Devon Dice Podcast! In Episode 144, Joel is joined by Nick for a newsy roundup packed with convention updates, hot crowdfunding campaigns, and some big stories shaking up the board gaming world. Plus, they share what’s been on their tables recently—including Vantage, Star Trek: Captain’s Chair, and Flash Point: Legacy of Flame.
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October

Hotel rooms sold out 
A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…


Ocean City Games Expo – 25th October

News

Brass: Pittsburgh announced
MicroMacro: Crime City gets a very nice iOS & android digital release
Devir’s Ace of Spades controversy on “slave owner + slave” artwork, and Devir’s response
CGE’s Codenames: Back to Hogwarts causes community backlash against J.K.Rowling, and CGE’s response
CMON losses could reach $8m
Is Wallace Designs also in a bit of financial trouble?

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

The Game Makers
Art Society: Deluxe + Expansion]]>
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                    <![CDATA[144 Devon Dice Podcast Board Game Talk Show September]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<h3>Welcome back to the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>! In Episode 144, Joel is joined by Nick for a newsy roundup packed with convention updates, hot crowdfunding campaigns, and some big stories shaking up the board gaming world. Plus, they share what’s been on their tables recently—including <em>Vantage</em>, <em>Star Trek: Captain’s Chair</em>, and <em>Flash Point: Legacy of Flame</em>.</h3>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms sold out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1745424442727567"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 25th October</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/177095/steel-yourself-for-brass-pittsburgh"><span style="font-weight:400;">Brass: Pittsburgh</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://micromacro-game.com/en/index.html"><span style="font-weight:400;">MicroMacro: Crime City</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> gets a very nice iOS &amp; android digital release</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Devir’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429861/ace-of-spades"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ace of Spades</span></a> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3555308/just-some-ole-racist-history-crap"><span style="font-weight:400;">controversy</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> on “slave owner + slave” artwork, and Devir’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3555679/a-message-to-the-community"><span style="font-weight:400;">response</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">CGE’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/450782/codenames-back-to-hogwarts"><span style="font-weight:400;">Codenames: Back to Hogwarts</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> causes community </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/07/29/reviewers-including-no-pun-included-shut-up-sit-down-boycott-codenames-publisher-cge-for-releasing-new-harry-potter-game-while-ignoring-jk-rowlings-anti-trans-rhetoric/"><span style="font-weight:400;">backlash</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> against J.K.Rowling, and CGE’s </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3556042/cge-will-be-donating-100-percent-of-the-profits-of"><span style="font-weight:400;">response</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/08/21/new-cmon-profit-warning-says-losses-could-reach-8m-for-first-half-of-2025-almost-three-times-its-overall-profit-from-the-last-ten-years/"><span style="font-weight:400;">CMON losses could reach $8m</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Is </span><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/martin-wallace/casusbelli/updates/19"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wallace Designs also in a bit of financial trouble?</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/the-game-makers"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Game Makers</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/art-society-deluxe-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Art Society: Deluxe + Expansion</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alliesorenemies/last-week-of-summer"><span style="font-weight:400;">Last Week of Summer</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/kekpop-spiele/ark-nova"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova – 3Dition</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/tabletop-tycoon/blood-rage-valhalla"><span style="font-weight:400;">Blood Rage: Valhalla</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage"><span style="font-weight:400;">Vantage</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Captain’s Chair</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377470/sail"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sail</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (on BGA)</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage"><span style="font-weight:400;">Vantag</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">e</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415181/flash-point-legacy-of-flame"><span style="font-weight:400;">Flash Point: Legacy of Flame</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Ways you can engage or contact the show</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">YouTube – </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg"><span style="font-weight:400;">DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> Please like and subscribe to our channel: </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</span></a></p>
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Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October

Hotel rooms sold out 
A few day/weekend tickets are still available?…


Ocean City Games Expo – 25th October

News

Brass: Pittsburgh announced
MicroMacro: Crime City gets a very nice iOS & android digital release
Devir’s Ace of Spades controversy on “slave owner + slave” artwork, and Devir’s response
CGE’s Codenames: Back to Hogwarts causes community backlash against J.K.Rowling, and CGE’s response
CMON losses could reach $8m
Is Wallace Designs also in a bit of financial trouble?

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

The Game Makers
Art Society: Deluxe + Expansion]]>
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                    <![CDATA[143 Devon Dice Podcast News, played board games and other stuff August ’25]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h3>In Episode 143 of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>, Joel is joined by Nick and Sam for a news-packed show covering conventions, the latest headlines, hot crowdfunding projects, and plenty of games they’ve been playing. Expect chatter about GenCon buzz, SdJ winners, new mini-expansions, and reprints galore. Plus, hear what’s hitting their tables and what’s keeping them busy off the board—TV, films, books, and video games included!</h3>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms sold out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">GenCon is next week (31st Jul – 3rd Aug). Obviously none of us is going. But lots of new games are being demoed / for sale.  See </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/77/gen-con-2025-preview?sharekey=TnpuUGUydStkZEJVVEZNRFNXQjVIZz09&amp;priority=1,2,3&amp;sort=priority&amp;viewstyle=thumbs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick’s pics from the Gencon Preview on BGG</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/176055/2025-spiel-des-jahres-winners-bomb-busters-endeavo"><span style="font-weight:400;">SdJ 2025 winners announced</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">US Tariffs news: It’s constantly changing all the time! </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/blog/post/gamefound-acquires-indiegogo?utm_campaign=gfxigg&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=gf_newsletter"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> acquires Indiegogo</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tycoon Games </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/175835/tycoon-games-acquires-gamelyn-games"><span style="font-weight:400;">acquires Gamelyn Games</span></a>,<span style="font-weight:400;"> interview with BGG</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New Skull King </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/449808/skull-king-expansion-pack"><span style="font-weight:400;">mini-expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/450429/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth-allies"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> mini-expansion leaked (&amp; now officially announced)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/451125/the-gang-tools-of-the-trade"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Gang mini-expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/art-society-deluxe-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Art Society Deluxe edition + expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> coming in Sept</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/ra-the-dice-game-and-rheinlander-two-reiner-knizia-classics"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ra: The Dice Game + Rheinlander</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – some classic Knizia gets reprinted with Ian O’Toole art – coming soon</span></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In Episode 143 of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Sam for a news-packed show covering conventions, the latest headlines, hot crowdfunding projects, and plenty of games they’ve been playing. Expect chatter about GenCon buzz, SdJ winners, new mini-expansions, and reprints galore. Plus, hear what’s hitting their tables and what’s keeping them busy off the board—TV, films, books, and video games included!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October

Hotel rooms sold out 
A few day/weekend tickets are still available.


GenCon is next week (31st Jul – 3rd Aug). Obviously none of us is going. But lots of new games are being demoed / for sale.  See Nick’s pics from the Gencon Preview on BGG

News

SdJ 2025 winners announced
US Tariffs news: It’s constantly changing all the time! 
Gamefound acquires Indiegogo
Tycoon Games acquires Gamelyn Games, interview with BGG
New Skull King mini-expansion announced
New Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth mini-expansion leaked (& now officially announced)
New The Gang mini-expansion announced

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Art Society Deluxe edition + expansion coming in Sept
Ra: The Dice Game + Rheinlander – some classic Knizia gets reprinted with Ian O’Toole art – coming soon]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<h3>In Episode 143 of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>, Joel is joined by Nick and Sam for a news-packed show covering conventions, the latest headlines, hot crowdfunding projects, and plenty of games they’ve been playing. Expect chatter about GenCon buzz, SdJ winners, new mini-expansions, and reprints galore. Plus, hear what’s hitting their tables and what’s keeping them busy off the board—TV, films, books, and video games included!</h3>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms sold out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">GenCon is next week (31st Jul – 3rd Aug). Obviously none of us is going. But lots of new games are being demoed / for sale.  See </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/77/gen-con-2025-preview?sharekey=TnpuUGUydStkZEJVVEZNRFNXQjVIZz09&amp;priority=1,2,3&amp;sort=priority&amp;viewstyle=thumbs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick’s pics from the Gencon Preview on BGG</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/176055/2025-spiel-des-jahres-winners-bomb-busters-endeavo"><span style="font-weight:400;">SdJ 2025 winners announced</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">US Tariffs news: It’s constantly changing all the time! </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/blog/post/gamefound-acquires-indiegogo?utm_campaign=gfxigg&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=gf_newsletter"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span><span style="font-weight:400;"> acquires Indiegogo</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tycoon Games </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/175835/tycoon-games-acquires-gamelyn-games"><span style="font-weight:400;">acquires Gamelyn Games</span></a>,<span style="font-weight:400;"> interview with BGG</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New Skull King </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/449808/skull-king-expansion-pack"><span style="font-weight:400;">mini-expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/450429/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth-allies"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> mini-expansion leaked (&amp; now officially announced)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/451125/the-gang-tools-of-the-trade"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Gang mini-expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/art-society-deluxe-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Art Society Deluxe edition + expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> coming in Sept</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/ra-the-dice-game-and-rheinlander-two-reiner-knizia-classics"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ra: The Dice Game + Rheinlander</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – some classic Knizia gets reprinted with Ian O’Toole art – coming soon</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/writestuffgames/flip-voyage-fliptown-new-frontier"><span style="font-weight:400;">Flip Voyage</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – sequel to Flip City – running until 20th August</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/tabletop-inc-the-crowdfunding-revolution"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tabletop Inc: Crowdfunding Revolution</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391752/steam-power"><span style="font-weight:400;">Steam Power</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/236191/london-second-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">London (2nd ed)</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7"><span style="font-weight:400;">Flip 7</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419130/hutan-life-in-the-rainforest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hutan: Life in the Rainforest</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (BGA)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438402/forest-shuffle-dartmoor"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (BGA)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407233/tenby"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tenby</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294484/unmatched-cobble-and-fog"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unmatched</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage"><span style="font-weight:400;">Vantage</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439816/lost-ruins-of-arnak-adventure-chest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lost Ruins of Arnak: Adventure Chest</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423553/above-and-below-haunted"><span style="font-weight:400;">Above and Below: Haunted</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Sam</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393333/galileo-galilei"><span style="font-weight:400;">Galileo Galilei</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Arcs</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443982/petiquette"><span style="font-weight:400;">Petiquette</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – preview Oink game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443829/wriggle-roulette"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wriggle Roulette</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – preview Oink game</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Non-Gaming Stuff:</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">TV: </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412142"><span style="font-weight:400;">House MD</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (finally getting around to watching it); </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13623126"><span style="font-weight:400;">Marvel Ironheart</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Anyone watched any of </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12327578"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Strange New Worlds</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> Season 3 yet?… (me: waiting to start)</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Movies: </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594"><span style="font-weight:400;">F1 movie</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674782"><span style="font-weight:400;">Karate Kid Legends</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044"><span style="font-weight:400;">Superman</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676052"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fantastic 4: First Steps</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Video Games: </span><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569580/Blue_Prince/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Blue Prince</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1040200/Crime_Scene_Cleaner/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Crime Scene cleaner</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1811340/Spray_Paint_Simulator/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Paint spray sim</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/1681430/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Robo Cop Rogue City</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/997010/Police_Simulator_Patrol_Officers/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Police sim</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Sam</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10548174"><span style="font-weight:400;">28 Years Later</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (cinema), </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30444310/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_murderbot"><span style="font-weight:400;">Murderbot</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (Apple TV+), </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/192752-bobiverse"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bobiverse</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (book series), </span><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2677660/Indiana_Jones_and_the_Great_Circle/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Indiana Jones &amp; The Great Circle</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (game)</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[In Episode 143 of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Sam for a news-packed show covering conventions, the latest headlines, hot crowdfunding projects, and plenty of games they’ve been playing. Expect chatter about GenCon buzz, SdJ winners, new mini-expansions, and reprints galore. Plus, hear what’s hitting their tables and what’s keeping them busy off the board—TV, films, books, and video games included!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October

Hotel rooms sold out 
A few day/weekend tickets are still available.


GenCon is next week (31st Jul – 3rd Aug). Obviously none of us is going. But lots of new games are being demoed / for sale.  See Nick’s pics from the Gencon Preview on BGG

News

SdJ 2025 winners announced
US Tariffs news: It’s constantly changing all the time! 
Gamefound acquires Indiegogo
Tycoon Games acquires Gamelyn Games, interview with BGG
New Skull King mini-expansion announced
New Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth mini-expansion leaked (& now officially announced)
New The Gang mini-expansion announced

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Art Society Deluxe edition + expansion coming in Sept
Ra: The Dice Game + Rheinlander – some classic Knizia gets reprinted with Ian O’Toole art – coming soon]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h2><strong>Welcome to Episode 142 of the Devon Dice Podcast!</strong></h2>
<p>Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back from UK Games Expo 2025 and are here to share their <strong>Top 5 highlights</strong> from the event — plus Sam’s thoughts via his notes! Listen in as they dive into their favourite moments, discuss the games they played, and even give a few <em>honest</em> hotel reviews.</p>
<p>This episode also features <strong>bonus interviews</strong> with three creators from the UK board game scene (and slightly beyond):</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Mark Prentice</strong> from <em>Next Dimension Games</em></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Chris Priscott</strong> of <em>Unfringed</em></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Jubson Cowan</strong>, game artist extraordinaire (okay, not strictly British — but we’ll claim him anyway!)</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>We still found time to squeeze in a bit of <strong>industry news</strong> and a roundup of some <strong>exciting crowdfunding campaigns</strong> currently live.</p>
<p>So, sit back, enjoy the Expo wrap-up, and get your wishlist ready!</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms sold out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">US Tariffs news: courts put a stop to tariffs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/174558/tabletop-tycoon-acquires-blood-rage-rising-sun-ank"><span style="font-weight:400;">CMON sells off IPs</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Roxley’s new games road map </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New expansion for</span><a href="https://news.direwolfdigital.com/dive-deeper-than-ever-before-in-clank-catacombs-underworld/"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Clank Catacombs</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Plus a train game for Nick – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445673/lightning-train"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lightning Train</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The next 2 Feld city games have been announced: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/174787/explore-new-spirits-of-the-wild-and-travel-to-mani"><span style="font-weight:400;">Manila &amp; Beijing</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (rethemes of Amerigo &amp; Year of the Dragon)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matagot/inis-big-box-featuring-nemed-expansion?ref=discovery_category&amp;total_hits=55023&amp;category_id=34"><span style="font-weight:400;">Inis: Big Box (featuring Nemed expansion)</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elzra/catacombs-alpha"><span style="font-weight:400;">Catacombs Alpha</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Even more train fun, with </span><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/maglev-metro-maps-2-expansion"><span style="font-weight:400;">Maglev Maps: Expansion volumes 1 &amp; 2</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gamefound.com/projects/awaken-realms/agricola-special-edition?ref=my-projects">Agricola Special Edition</a></li>
<li><a></a></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to Episode 142 of the Devon Dice Podcast!
Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back from UK Games Expo 2025 and are here to share their Top 5 highlights from the event — plus Sam’s thoughts via his notes! Listen in as they dive into their favourite moments, discuss the games they played, and even give a few honest hotel reviews.
This episode also features bonus interviews with three creators from the UK board game scene (and slightly beyond):


Mark Prentice from Next Dimension Games


Chris Priscott of Unfringed


Jubson Cowan, game artist extraordinaire (okay, not strictly British — but we’ll claim him anyway!)


We still found time to squeeze in a bit of industry news and a roundup of some exciting crowdfunding campaigns currently live.
So, sit back, enjoy the Expo wrap-up, and get your wishlist ready!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October
Hotel rooms sold out 
A few day/weekend tickets are still available.

News

US Tariffs news: courts put a stop to tariffs
CMON sells off IPs
Roxley’s new games road map 
New expansion for Clank Catacombs announced 
Plus a train game for Nick – Lightning Train
The next 2 Feld city games have been announced: Manila & Beijing (rethemes of Amerigo & Year of the Dragon)

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Inis: Big Box (featuring Nemed expansion)
Catacombs Alpha
Even more train fun, with Maglev Maps: Expansion volumes 1 & 2

Gamefound

Agricola Special Edition
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                    <![CDATA[<h2><strong>Welcome to Episode 142 of the Devon Dice Podcast!</strong></h2>
<p>Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back from UK Games Expo 2025 and are here to share their <strong>Top 5 highlights</strong> from the event — plus Sam’s thoughts via his notes! Listen in as they dive into their favourite moments, discuss the games they played, and even give a few <em>honest</em> hotel reviews.</p>
<p>This episode also features <strong>bonus interviews</strong> with three creators from the UK board game scene (and slightly beyond):</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Mark Prentice</strong> from <em>Next Dimension Games</em></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Chris Priscott</strong> of <em>Unfringed</em></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Jubson Cowan</strong>, game artist extraordinaire (okay, not strictly British — but we’ll claim him anyway!)</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>We still found time to squeeze in a bit of <strong>industry news</strong> and a roundup of some <strong>exciting crowdfunding campaigns</strong> currently live.</p>
<p>So, sit back, enjoy the Expo wrap-up, and get your wishlist ready!</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hotel rooms sold out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A few day/weekend tickets are still available.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">US Tariffs news: courts put a stop to tariffs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/174558/tabletop-tycoon-acquires-blood-rage-rising-sun-ank"><span style="font-weight:400;">CMON sells off IPs</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Roxley’s new games road map </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New expansion for</span><a href="https://news.direwolfdigital.com/dive-deeper-than-ever-before-in-clank-catacombs-underworld/"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Clank Catacombs</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Plus a train game for Nick – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445673/lightning-train"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lightning Train</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The next 2 Feld city games have been announced: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/174787/explore-new-spirits-of-the-wild-and-travel-to-mani"><span style="font-weight:400;">Manila &amp; Beijing</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (rethemes of Amerigo &amp; Year of the Dragon)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matagot/inis-big-box-featuring-nemed-expansion?ref=discovery_category&amp;total_hits=55023&amp;category_id=34"><span style="font-weight:400;">Inis: Big Box (featuring Nemed expansion)</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elzra/catacombs-alpha"><span style="font-weight:400;">Catacombs Alpha</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Even more train fun, with </span><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tedalspach/maglev-metro-maps-2-expansion"><span style="font-weight:400;">Maglev Maps: Expansion volumes 1 &amp; 2</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gamefound.com/projects/awaken-realms/agricola-special-edition?ref=my-projects">Agricola Special Edition</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/rebellionunplugged/sniper-elite-operation-kraken?ref=homepage-featured_4">Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken &amp; Reprint</a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Top 5 UKGE highlights?</span></h2>
<h3><strong>Highlight Number 5</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441091/space-junkers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Space Junkers</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam: Hotel</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick: Food Trucks</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421208/wrath-of-fire-mountain"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wrath of Fire Mountain</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>00:44:15  1st Interview </strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Mark Prentice</strong> from </span><a href="https://www.nextdimensiongames.com"><b><i>Next Dimension Games</i></b></a></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/ndgamesuk/space-junkers?ref=search"><span style="font-weight:400;">Space Junkers </span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364048/go-ahead-punk"><span style="font-weight:400;">Go Ahead Punk!</span></a></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="mailto:mark@nextdimensiongames.com"><span style="font-weight:400;">mark@nextdimensiongames.com</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>Highlight Number 4</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel: more stands and US companies</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam: Size of the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick: The new hall layout</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak"><span style="font-weight:400;">Daybreak</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>Highlight Number 3</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel: </span><a href="https://adventure-chest.czechgames.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lost Ruins of Arnak, Big box and expansion </span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam: Open gaming availability</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick: </span><a href="https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/gb/en/solihull/bhxss/hoteldetail"><span style="font-weight:400;">An actually nice hotel</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sky Team</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>1:41:00  2nd Interview</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Chris Priscott</strong> from </span><a href="https://unfringed.co/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unfringed Games</span></a></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338467/zuuli"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zuuli</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397602/molehill-meadows"><span style="font-weight:400;">Molehill Meadows</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445590/fetching-feathers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fancy Feathers</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Highlight Number 2</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel: </span><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/show/exhibitors/deep-cut-studio/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Paint pens</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408770/in-the-footsteps-of-marie-curie"><span style="font-weight:400;">In The Footsteps of Marie Curie</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Slambo!</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> &amp; </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418581/bus-and-stop"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bus &amp; Stop</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Arcs</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>Highlight Number 1</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/226605/fire-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fire Tower</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419784/last-week-of-summer"><span style="font-weight:400;">Last Week of Summer</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito"><span style="font-weight:400;">ito</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> with 13 players</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis: </span><a href="https://www.chaoscards.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOorwX8u74nUt69LoqYR_Nil8AHOYDLNWFKVADbU_lD9B3jQ9jeGu"><span style="font-weight:400;">Chaos Cards</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>2:49:30  3rd Interview</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Judson Cowan</strong> from</span> <a href="http://tettixgames.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">tettixgames.com</span></a></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397931/deep-regrets">Deep Regrets</a> and <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tettix/even-deeper-regrets-an-unfortunate-fishing-game-expansion?ref=user_menu">Even Deeper Regrets</a> – <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tettix/even-deeper-regrets-an-unfortunate-fishing-game-expansion?ref=user_menu">Kickstarter link </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434870/shallow-regrets">Shallow regrets</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448409/personal-demons">Personal Demons</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">His white whale game, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267539/fright-house">Fright House</a></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Plus Other bits from the UKGE 25 before we finished up.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Thank you for listening </strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Ways you can engage or contact the show</strong></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to Episode 142 of the Devon Dice Podcast!
Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back from UK Games Expo 2025 and are here to share their Top 5 highlights from the event — plus Sam’s thoughts via his notes! Listen in as they dive into their favourite moments, discuss the games they played, and even give a few honest hotel reviews.
This episode also features bonus interviews with three creators from the UK board game scene (and slightly beyond):


Mark Prentice from Next Dimension Games


Chris Priscott of Unfringed


Jubson Cowan, game artist extraordinaire (okay, not strictly British — but we’ll claim him anyway!)


We still found time to squeeze in a bit of industry news and a roundup of some exciting crowdfunding campaigns currently live.
So, sit back, enjoy the Expo wrap-up, and get your wishlist ready!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October
Hotel rooms sold out 
A few day/weekend tickets are still available.

News

US Tariffs news: courts put a stop to tariffs
CMON sells off IPs
Roxley’s new games road map 
New expansion for Clank Catacombs announced 
Plus a train game for Nick – Lightning Train
The next 2 Feld city games have been announced: Manila & Beijing (rethemes of Amerigo & Year of the Dragon)

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Inis: Big Box (featuring Nemed expansion)
Catacombs Alpha
Even more train fun, with Maglev Maps: Expansion volumes 1 & 2

Gamefound

Agricola Special Edition
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                                            <![CDATA[<p><strong>Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 141</strong><br /><strong>Title:</strong> <em>It’s Our UKGE 2025 Preview Episode!</em></p>
<p>Welcome back to another episode of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>! Joel, Nick and Sam are bringing their best list of games they are looking forward to, at UKGE 2025, to try and impress Lewis on what to look out for this year.</p>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Convention Chat</strong></h2>
<p>Looking ahead, don’t forget the <a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a> <strong>Board Game Weekend</strong> is coming up:<br /><em>17th–19th October</em> – mark your calendars!</p>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Board Game News</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172773/publishers-talk-about-us-tariffs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tariffs</span></a> Update:</strong> There’s a 90-day pause on tariffs, prompting a mad shipping dash from publishers. Great for getting games out… but it’s driving up shipping costs again.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Golden Geek Awards:</strong>  <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3508413/19th-annual-golden-geek-winners-for-2024"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a> The winners have been crowned! (Insert dramatic drumroll here.)</p>
</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Crowdfunding Corner</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Kickstarter Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/age-of-steam-deluxe-expansion-2025"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Steam Volume 5 &amp; 6 expansions</span></a>– 16 new maps + 2 promo maps? That’s enough to derail our wallets.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stokkel/river-rats"><span style="font-weight:400;">River Rats</span></a> – Another co-op poker game, because bluffing with friends never gets old.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Gamefound Picks:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><em><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/juegorama/avghost-paranormal-investigation-second-edition?ref=homepage-explore-recommendations_4"><span style="font-weight:400;">AVGhost Paranormal Investigation: Second edition</span></a></em> – another chance to go ghost hunting … .</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Coming Soon:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/tim-fowers/paperback-adventures-volume-2"><span style="font-weight:400;">Paperback Adventures: Volume 2</span></a> – More wordy roguelike fun on the way!</p>
</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Our <a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/">UKGE 2025</a> Top 5 Most Anticipated Games</strong></h2>
<p>Here’s what each of us is hyped for:</p>
<h3><strong>Joel’s Picks</strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439527/goat-simulator-the-card-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Goat Simulator: The Card Game</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/431123/distilled-cocktails"><span style="font-weight:400;">Distilled: Cocktails</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430563/popcorn"><span style="font-weight:400;">Popcorn</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199383/calimala"><span style="font-weight:400;">Calimala</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><em><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/445048/seti-space-agencies"><span style="font-weight:400;">SETI: Space Agencies</span></a></em></p>
</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong>Sam’s Picks</strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419784/last-week-of-summer"><span style="font-weight:400;">Last Week of Summer</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429860/transgalactica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Transgalactica</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428182/asterix-and-compagnie"><span style="font-weight:400;">Asterix &amp; Company</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
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                    <![CDATA[Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 141Title: It’s Our UKGE 2025 Preview Episode!
Welcome back to another episode of the Devon Dice Podcast! Joel, Nick and Sam are bringing their best list of games they are looking forward to, at UKGE 2025, to try and impress Lewis on what to look out for this year.

Convention Chat
Looking ahead, don’t forget the Fox & Hounds Board Game Weekend is coming up:17th–19th October – mark your calendars!

Board Game News


Tariffs Update: There’s a 90-day pause on tariffs, prompting a mad shipping dash from publishers. Great for getting games out… but it’s driving up shipping costs again.


Golden Geek Awards:  announced The winners have been crowned! (Insert dramatic drumroll here.)



Crowdfunding Corner
Kickstarter Highlights:


Age of Steam Volume 5 & 6 expansions– 16 new maps + 2 promo maps? That’s enough to derail our wallets.


River Rats – Another co-op poker game, because bluffing with friends never gets old.


Gamefound Picks:


AVGhost Paranormal Investigation: Second edition – another chance to go ghost hunting … .


Coming Soon:


Paperback Adventures: Volume 2 – More wordy roguelike fun on the way!



Our UKGE 2025 Top 5 Most Anticipated Games
Here’s what each of us is hyped for:
Joel’s Picks


Goat Simulator: The Card Game


Distilled: Cocktails


Popcorn


Calimala


SETI: Space Agencies


Sam’s Picks


Last Week of Summer


Transgalactica


Asterix & Company


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                    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 141</strong><br /><strong>Title:</strong> <em>It’s Our UKGE 2025 Preview Episode!</em></p>
<p>Welcome back to another episode of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>! Joel, Nick and Sam are bringing their best list of games they are looking forward to, at UKGE 2025, to try and impress Lewis on what to look out for this year.</p>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Convention Chat</strong></h2>
<p>Looking ahead, don’t forget the <a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a> <strong>Board Game Weekend</strong> is coming up:<br /><em>17th–19th October</em> – mark your calendars!</p>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Board Game News</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172773/publishers-talk-about-us-tariffs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tariffs</span></a> Update:</strong> There’s a 90-day pause on tariffs, prompting a mad shipping dash from publishers. Great for getting games out… but it’s driving up shipping costs again.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Golden Geek Awards:</strong>  <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3508413/19th-annual-golden-geek-winners-for-2024"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a> The winners have been crowned! (Insert dramatic drumroll here.)</p>
</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Crowdfunding Corner</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Kickstarter Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/age-of-steam-deluxe-expansion-2025"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Steam Volume 5 &amp; 6 expansions</span></a>– 16 new maps + 2 promo maps? That’s enough to derail our wallets.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stokkel/river-rats"><span style="font-weight:400;">River Rats</span></a> – Another co-op poker game, because bluffing with friends never gets old.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Gamefound Picks:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><em><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/juegorama/avghost-paranormal-investigation-second-edition?ref=homepage-explore-recommendations_4"><span style="font-weight:400;">AVGhost Paranormal Investigation: Second edition</span></a></em> – another chance to go ghost hunting … .</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Coming Soon:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/tim-fowers/paperback-adventures-volume-2"><span style="font-weight:400;">Paperback Adventures: Volume 2</span></a> – More wordy roguelike fun on the way!</p>
</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Our <a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/">UKGE 2025</a> Top 5 Most Anticipated Games</strong></h2>
<p>Here’s what each of us is hyped for:</p>
<h3><strong>Joel’s Picks</strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439527/goat-simulator-the-card-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Goat Simulator: The Card Game</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/431123/distilled-cocktails"><span style="font-weight:400;">Distilled: Cocktails</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430563/popcorn"><span style="font-weight:400;">Popcorn</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/199383/calimala"><span style="font-weight:400;">Calimala</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><em><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/445048/seti-space-agencies"><span style="font-weight:400;">SETI: Space Agencies</span></a></em></p>
</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong>Sam’s Picks</strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419784/last-week-of-summer"><span style="font-weight:400;">Last Week of Summer</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429860/transgalactica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Transgalactica</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428182/asterix-and-compagnie"><span style="font-weight:400;">Asterix &amp; Company</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419720/australis"><span style="font-weight:400;">Australis</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379039/fathom"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fathom</span></a></p>
</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong>Nick’s Picks</strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402024/conservas"><span style="font-weight:400;">Conservas</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428224/1-am-jailbreak"><span style="font-weight:400;">1 a.m. Jailbreak</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418581/bus-and-stop"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bus &amp; Stop</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413838/sakana-stack"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sakana Stack</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Slambo</span></a></p>
</li>
</ol>
<hr />
<h2>️ <strong>Honourable Mentions</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>
<p><em>Pest</em></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426170/fighting-fantasy-quest-the-warlock-of-firetop-moun"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fighting Fantasy Quest: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434097/moby-dick-wrath-of-the-seas"><span style="font-weight:400;">Moby Dick: Wrath of the Seas</span></a></p>
</li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/444238/sniper-elite-escalation"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sniper Elite: Escalation</span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/444239/sniper-elite-operation-kraken"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken </span></a></li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421823/aeterna"><span style="font-weight:400;">Aeterna</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/432705/ofrenda"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ofrenda</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434906/tag-team"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tag Team</span></a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425796/tomb-raider-the-crypt-of-chronos"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos</span></a></p>
</li>
</ul>
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<h2><strong><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/">UKGE 2025</a> Events To Look Out For</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Live shows</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>The legendary Bring &amp; Buy</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Open gaming area</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>4 massive halls of board game bliss</p>
</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Thanks for tuning in!</strong> Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and maybe even leave us a cheeky review. If you’re heading to UKGE, come say hi – and if you offer us a game of <em>Clank!</em>, Joel and Sam won’t say no… even if they should.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 141Title: It’s Our UKGE 2025 Preview Episode!
Welcome back to another episode of the Devon Dice Podcast! Joel, Nick and Sam are bringing their best list of games they are looking forward to, at UKGE 2025, to try and impress Lewis on what to look out for this year.

Convention Chat
Looking ahead, don’t forget the Fox & Hounds Board Game Weekend is coming up:17th–19th October – mark your calendars!

Board Game News


Tariffs Update: There’s a 90-day pause on tariffs, prompting a mad shipping dash from publishers. Great for getting games out… but it’s driving up shipping costs again.


Golden Geek Awards:  announced The winners have been crowned! (Insert dramatic drumroll here.)



Crowdfunding Corner
Kickstarter Highlights:


Age of Steam Volume 5 & 6 expansions– 16 new maps + 2 promo maps? That’s enough to derail our wallets.


River Rats – Another co-op poker game, because bluffing with friends never gets old.


Gamefound Picks:


AVGhost Paranormal Investigation: Second edition – another chance to go ghost hunting … .


Coming Soon:


Paperback Adventures: Volume 2 – More wordy roguelike fun on the way!



Our UKGE 2025 Top 5 Most Anticipated Games
Here’s what each of us is hyped for:
Joel’s Picks


Goat Simulator: The Card Game


Distilled: Cocktails


Popcorn


Calimala


SETI: Space Agencies


Sam’s Picks


Last Week of Summer


Transgalactica


Asterix & Company


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                                            <![CDATA[<h4>Joel, Nick, and Sam are joined this week by <strong>Matt Prowes</strong>, <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">the <strong>Torbay Full Board Gaming Weekend</strong> convention organiser</span>. Tune in to hear about the event’s history, what goes into running it, and what exciting things are planned for the future.</h4>
<h4>Also in this episode: the gang catch up on the latest (well, slightly up-to-date!) board gaming news — including the ongoing <strong>US tariff situation</strong>, current <strong>crowdfunded campaigns</strong>, and of course, <strong>what they’ve been playing</strong> recently.</h4>
<h4>Enjoy the show!</h4>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">UKGE</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (game releases preview page on </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/74/uk-games-expo-2025-preview"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Just gone by:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/baycon/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Baycon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.tictactabletop.co.uk/events"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tic-Tac-Tabletop Games Weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> in Tavistock</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Interview about </span><a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Full-Board-Gaming Convention</span></a></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">MATT and the Torbay Convention Full Board Gaming!  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">2,3 or 4 nights between 29th Jan – 2nd Feb 2026 (</span><a href="https://www.tlh.co.uk/break/full-board-gaming/"><span style="font-weight:400;">booking here</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172773/publishers-talk-about-us-tariffs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tariffs</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and more </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172959/tariff-talk-from-stonemaier-cephalofair-game-trayz"><span style="font-weight:400;">tariffs</span></a>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/173369/tariff-updates-cmon-buckles-down-boardlandia-close"><span style="font-weight:400;">CMON buckles down; Bordlandia shuts</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – CMON: pauses all future development; will focus on delivering existing promised games; laying off a lot of the creative team. CMON profit loss was recently confirmed as being over $3million loss.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stonemeier (+ a number of other publishers) are </span><a href="https://www.wargamer.com/board-games/stonemaier-sues-president"><span style="font-weight:400;">suing the president</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> over the tariffs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/1jzorko/final_frontier_games_laying_off_and_declaring/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Final Frontier Games</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – declares bankruptcy, closes down. Cites non-payment of a large order from CMON as the final straw (CMON disputes any unpaid due payments)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.greaterthangames.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Greater Than Games</span></a></li></ul></li></ul>]]>
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Also in this episode: the gang catch up on the latest (well, slightly up-to-date!) board gaming news — including the ongoing US tariff situation, current crowdfunded campaigns, and of course, what they’ve been playing recently.
Enjoy the show!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October
UKGE (game releases preview page on BGG)
Just gone by:

Baycon
Tic-Tac-Tabletop Games Weekend in Tavistock



Interview about Full-Board-Gaming Convention

MATT and the Torbay Convention Full Board Gaming!  
2,3 or 4 nights between 29th Jan – 2nd Feb 2026 (booking here)

News

Tariffs and more tariffs

CMON buckles down; Bordlandia shuts – CMON: pauses all future development; will focus on delivering existing promised games; laying off a lot of the creative team. CMON profit loss was recently confirmed as being over $3million loss.
Stonemeier (+ a number of other publishers) are suing the president over the tariffs
Final Frontier Games – declares bankruptcy, closes down. Cites non-payment of a large order from CMON as the final straw (CMON disputes any unpaid due payments)
Greater Than Games]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<h4>Joel, Nick, and Sam are joined this week by <strong>Matt Prowes</strong>, <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">the <strong>Torbay Full Board Gaming Weekend</strong> convention organiser</span>. Tune in to hear about the event’s history, what goes into running it, and what exciting things are planned for the future.</h4>
<h4>Also in this episode: the gang catch up on the latest (well, slightly up-to-date!) board gaming news — including the ongoing <strong>US tariff situation</strong>, current <strong>crowdfunded campaigns</strong>, and of course, <strong>what they’ve been playing</strong> recently.</h4>
<h4>Enjoy the show!</h4>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">UKGE</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (game releases preview page on </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/74/uk-games-expo-2025-preview"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Just gone by:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/baycon/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Baycon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.tictactabletop.co.uk/events"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tic-Tac-Tabletop Games Weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> in Tavistock</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Interview about </span><a href="https://fullboardgaming.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Full-Board-Gaming Convention</span></a></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">MATT and the Torbay Convention Full Board Gaming!  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">2,3 or 4 nights between 29th Jan – 2nd Feb 2026 (</span><a href="https://www.tlh.co.uk/break/full-board-gaming/"><span style="font-weight:400;">booking here</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172773/publishers-talk-about-us-tariffs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tariffs</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and more </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172959/tariff-talk-from-stonemaier-cephalofair-game-trayz"><span style="font-weight:400;">tariffs</span></a>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/173369/tariff-updates-cmon-buckles-down-boardlandia-close"><span style="font-weight:400;">CMON buckles down; Bordlandia shuts</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – CMON: pauses all future development; will focus on delivering existing promised games; laying off a lot of the creative team. CMON profit loss was recently confirmed as being over $3million loss.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stonemeier (+ a number of other publishers) are </span><a href="https://www.wargamer.com/board-games/stonemaier-sues-president"><span style="font-weight:400;">suing the president</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> over the tariffs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/1jzorko/final_frontier_games_laying_off_and_declaring/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Final Frontier Games</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – declares bankruptcy, closes down. Cites non-payment of a large order from CMON as the final straw (CMON disputes any unpaid due payments)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.greaterthangames.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Greater Than Games</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – shuttered by owner Flat River Group, resulting in layoffs.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444481/battle-of-hoth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Battle of Hoth</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> announced from Days of Wonder, a retheme of </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10630/memoir-44"><span style="font-weight:400;">Memoir ‘44</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444545/clash-of-clans-the-epic-raid"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clash of Clans: The Epic Raid</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – with Eric Lang &amp; Ken Gruhl – will it be worth it?</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drfinnsgames/dr-finns-book-of-solo-strategy-and-word-games"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dr Finn’s Book of Solo Strategy &amp; Word Games</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grailgames/night-soil"><span style="font-weight:400;">Night Soil</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crowdgames/nippon-zaibatsu"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nippon: Zaibatsu</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cardboardalchemy/flamecraft-duals"><span style="font-weight:400;">Flamecraft Duals</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mindclash/trickerion-10-year-anniversary-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Trickerion: 10th Anniversary Edition</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> + new expansion</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exekiasgames/escape-from-pompeii-0"><span style="font-weight:400;">Escape from Pompeii</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/indie-boards-and-cards/aeons-end-beyond-the-breach?ref=homepage-explore-recommendations_4"><span style="font-weight:400;">Aeon’s End: Beyond the Breach</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (launches 5th May, so will be live once the podcast is out)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/awaken-realms/this-war-of-mine-second-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">This War of Mine: Second Edition</span></a></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming Soon</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439527/goat-simulator-the-card-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Goat Simulator – the Card Game</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43365/kansas-pacific"><span style="font-weight:400;">Kansas Pacific</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/140620/lewis-and-clark-the-expedition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis &amp; Clark: The Expedition</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423683/caracas"><span style="font-weight:400;">Caracas </span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fischen</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/394889/cabanga"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cabanga!</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/405537/dropolter"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dro Polter</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">TFotR trick-taking game</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Matt</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421006/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/189932/tyrants-of-the-underdark"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tyrants of the Underdark</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/187645/star-wars-rebellion"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Wars: Rebellion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (Today!)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/299659/clash-of-cultures-monumental-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clash of Cultures</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/330038/llamaland"><span style="font-weight:400;">Llama Land</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">(Online – </span><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/281990/Stellaris/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stellaris</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">FBG survival servers – </span><a href="https://www.returntomoria.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return To Moria</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Sam</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397931/deep-regrets"><span style="font-weight:400;">Deep Regrets</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350933/the-guild-of-merchant-explorers"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Guild of Merchant Explorers</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383010/clank-legacy-2-acquisitions-incorporated-darkest-m"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank! Legacy 2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Game 4</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Joel, Nick, and Sam are joined this week by Matt Prowes, the Torbay Full Board Gaming Weekend convention organiser. Tune in to hear about the event’s history, what goes into running it, and what exciting things are planned for the future.
Also in this episode: the gang catch up on the latest (well, slightly up-to-date!) board gaming news — including the ongoing US tariff situation, current crowdfunded campaigns, and of course, what they’ve been playing recently.
Enjoy the show!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October
UKGE (game releases preview page on BGG)
Just gone by:

Baycon
Tic-Tac-Tabletop Games Weekend in Tavistock



Interview about Full-Board-Gaming Convention

MATT and the Torbay Convention Full Board Gaming!  
2,3 or 4 nights between 29th Jan – 2nd Feb 2026 (booking here)

News

Tariffs and more tariffs

CMON buckles down; Bordlandia shuts – CMON: pauses all future development; will focus on delivering existing promised games; laying off a lot of the creative team. CMON profit loss was recently confirmed as being over $3million loss.
Stonemeier (+ a number of other publishers) are suing the president over the tariffs
Final Frontier Games – declares bankruptcy, closes down. Cites non-payment of a large order from CMON as the final straw (CMON disputes any unpaid due payments)
Greater Than Games]]>
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                    <![CDATA[139. Devon Dice Podcast, Board Games, News, Tariffs and more]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h2>Joel and Nick bring a little out-of-date podcast, but here it is.</h2>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.tictactabletop.co.uk/events"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tavistock Board Game Convention</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 3rd – 4th May</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172773/publishers-talk-about-us-tariffs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tariffs</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and more </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172959/tariff-talk-from-stonemaier-cephalofair-game-trayz"><span style="font-weight:400;">tariffs</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Finspan</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> expansion news</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172686/alley-cat-and-dr-finn-change-course-and-corey-koni"><span style="font-weight:400;">Corey Knonezska “retires” from Unexpected Games</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/scales-of-fate"><span style="font-weight:400;">Scales of Fate</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a 2 player game in the world of Veiled Fate</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roadtoinfamy/formaggio"><span style="font-weight:400;">Formaggio</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – reprint of Fromage, plus an expansion</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1948889736/pulp-romance/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pulp Romance</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – solo game from Todd Sanders, next in the “Pulp” series</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/till5am/quarz-boardgame"><span style="font-weight:400;">Qu’arz</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cmon/adventurers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Adventurers</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming Soon</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://buttonshygames.com/pages/shallow-regrets-kickstarter"><span style="font-weight:400;">Shallow Regrets</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a ButtonShy 18-card version of </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397931/deep-regrets"><span style="font-weight:400;">Deep Regrets</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – coming in May</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/age-of-steam-deluxe-expansion-2025"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Steam: Map Pack Volume V</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 7 more maps – coming in May</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354568/amun-re-20th-anniversary-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Amun-Re</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a Knizia classic</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-of-steam"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – yes...</span></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Joel and Nick bring a little out-of-date podcast, but here it is.
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October
Tavistock Board Game Convention – 3rd – 4th May

News

Tariffs and more tariffs
Finspan expansion news
Corey Knonezska “retires” from Unexpected Games

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Scales of Fate – a 2 player game in the world of Veiled Fate
Formaggio – reprint of Fromage, plus an expansion
Pulp Romance – solo game from Todd Sanders, next in the “Pulp” series

Gamefound

Qu’arz
Adventurers

Coming Soon

Shallow Regrets – a ButtonShy 18-card version of Deep Regrets – coming in May
Age of Steam: Map Pack Volume V – 7 more maps – coming in May

Played Games

Nick






Amun-Re – a Knizia classic
Age of Steam – yes...]]>
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                    <![CDATA[139. Devon Dice Podcast, Board Games, News, Tariffs and more]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<h2>Joel and Nick bring a little out-of-date podcast, but here it is.</h2>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– 17th – 19th October</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.tictactabletop.co.uk/events"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tavistock Board Game Convention</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 3rd – 4th May</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172773/publishers-talk-about-us-tariffs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tariffs</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and more </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172959/tariff-talk-from-stonemaier-cephalofair-game-trayz"><span style="font-weight:400;">tariffs</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Finspan</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> expansion news</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172686/alley-cat-and-dr-finn-change-course-and-corey-koni"><span style="font-weight:400;">Corey Knonezska “retires” from Unexpected Games</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/scales-of-fate"><span style="font-weight:400;">Scales of Fate</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a 2 player game in the world of Veiled Fate</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roadtoinfamy/formaggio"><span style="font-weight:400;">Formaggio</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – reprint of Fromage, plus an expansion</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1948889736/pulp-romance/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pulp Romance</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – solo game from Todd Sanders, next in the “Pulp” series</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/till5am/quarz-boardgame"><span style="font-weight:400;">Qu’arz</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cmon/adventurers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Adventurers</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming Soon</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://buttonshygames.com/pages/shallow-regrets-kickstarter"><span style="font-weight:400;">Shallow Regrets</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a ButtonShy 18-card version of </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397931/deep-regrets"><span style="font-weight:400;">Deep Regrets</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – coming in May</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/age-of-steam-deluxe-expansion-2025"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Steam: Map Pack Volume V</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 7 more maps – coming in May</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354568/amun-re-20th-anniversary-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Amun-Re</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a Knizia classic</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-of-steam"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Steam</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – yes, more. </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tettix/deep-regrets-an-unfortunate-fishing-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Deep Regrets</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420805/black-forest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Black Forest</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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                    <![CDATA[Joel and Nick bring a little out-of-date podcast, but here it is.
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October
Tavistock Board Game Convention – 3rd – 4th May

News

Tariffs and more tariffs
Finspan expansion news
Corey Knonezska “retires” from Unexpected Games

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Scales of Fate – a 2 player game in the world of Veiled Fate
Formaggio – reprint of Fromage, plus an expansion
Pulp Romance – solo game from Todd Sanders, next in the “Pulp” series

Gamefound

Qu’arz
Adventurers

Coming Soon

Shallow Regrets – a ButtonShy 18-card version of Deep Regrets – coming in May
Age of Steam: Map Pack Volume V – 7 more maps – coming in May

Played Games

Nick






Amun-Re – a Knizia classic
Age of Steam – yes...]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Devon Dice Podcast 138: Fox & Hounds Weekend Wrap-Up and Board Game News]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator>joel.wright@me.com (Joel Wright)</dc:creator>
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                                            <![CDATA[<p><strong>Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 138: Fox &amp; Hounds Weekend Wrap-Up</strong></p>
<p>In this episode of the <strong>Devon Dice Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Joel</strong> is joined by <strong>Nick</strong> and <strong>Lewis</strong> (with Sam off sick and Claire busy with university work) to recap their recent <strong>Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend</strong>. They discuss the <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">event’s highlights, including <strong>hosting duties, the dinner and quiz</strong>, and various</span> exciting board games played throughout the weekend.</p>
<p>The team dives into a mix of new and classic games such as <strong>Last Message, Orléans, Marvel Dice Throne Missions, Cryptid, Thunder Road Vendetta, and Root</strong>. Claire also got involved with <strong>Harmonies</strong>, and there were plenty of <strong>play-to-win</strong> moments with <strong>Finspan and Treehouse</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking ahead, they announce the next <strong>Fox &amp; Hounds gaming weekend</strong> scheduled for <strong>17 – 19 November 2025</strong>.</p>
<p>The episode also covers major industry news, including <strong>Awaken Realms’ upcoming releases</strong>, <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">CMON’s latest financial troubles</span>, and the controversial new edition of <strong>Quacks of Quedlinburg</strong>.</p>
<p>Finally, the hosts share their recent gaming experiences:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Nick</strong> played <strong>Cerebria, Die Speicherstadt</strong>, and several <strong>Board Game Arena (BGA)</strong> titles like <strong>The Bloody Inn, Stalk Exchange, and A Gest of Robin Hood</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Joel</strong> shares his thoughts on <strong>Kingdom Legacy</strong>.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Tune in for all the details, board game chatter, and a dose of the usual Devon Dice fun!</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– Review &amp; Retrospective!</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hosting </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dinner and quiz</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Games</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331059/last-message"><span style="font-weight:400;">Last Message</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418354/babylon"><span style="font-weight:400;">Babylon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans"><span style="font-weight:400;">Orléans</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406652/compile-main-1"><span style="font-weight:400;">Compile</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies"><span style="font-weight:400;">Harmonies</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> with Claire</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403495/marvel-dice-throne-missions"><span style="font-weight:400;">Marvel Dice Throne Missions</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/246784/cryptid"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cryptid</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342070/thunder-road-vendetta"><span style="font-weight:400;">Thunder Road Vendetta</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397788/worms-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Worms</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237182/root"><span style="font-weight:400;">Root</span></a></li>
</ul>
&lt;...</li></ul></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 138: Fox & Hounds Weekend Wrap-Up
In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, host Joel is joined by Nick and Lewis (with Sam off sick and Claire busy with university work) to recap their recent Fox & Hounds board game weekend. They discuss the event’s highlights, including hosting duties, the dinner and quiz, and various exciting board games played throughout the weekend.
The team dives into a mix of new and classic games such as Last Message, Orléans, Marvel Dice Throne Missions, Cryptid, Thunder Road Vendetta, and Root. Claire also got involved with Harmonies, and there were plenty of play-to-win moments with Finspan and Treehouse.
Looking ahead, they announce the next Fox & Hounds gaming weekend scheduled for 17 – 19 November 2025.
The episode also covers major industry news, including Awaken Realms’ upcoming releases, CMON’s latest financial troubles, and the controversial new edition of Quacks of Quedlinburg.
Finally, the hosts share their recent gaming experiences:


Nick played Cerebria, Die Speicherstadt, and several Board Game Arena (BGA) titles like The Bloody Inn, Stalk Exchange, and A Gest of Robin Hood.


Joel shares his thoughts on Kingdom Legacy.


Tune in for all the details, board game chatter, and a dose of the usual Devon Dice fun!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – Review & Retrospective!

Hosting 
Dinner and quiz
Games

Last Message
Babylon
Orléans 
Compile
Harmonies with Claire
Marvel Dice Throne Missions
Cryptid
Thunder Road Vendetta
Worms
Root

<...]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 138: Fox &amp; Hounds Weekend Wrap-Up</strong></p>
<p>In this episode of the <strong>Devon Dice Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Joel</strong> is joined by <strong>Nick</strong> and <strong>Lewis</strong> (with Sam off sick and Claire busy with university work) to recap their recent <strong>Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend</strong>. They discuss the <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">event’s highlights, including <strong>hosting duties, the dinner and quiz</strong>, and various</span> exciting board games played throughout the weekend.</p>
<p>The team dives into a mix of new and classic games such as <strong>Last Message, Orléans, Marvel Dice Throne Missions, Cryptid, Thunder Road Vendetta, and Root</strong>. Claire also got involved with <strong>Harmonies</strong>, and there were plenty of <strong>play-to-win</strong> moments with <strong>Finspan and Treehouse</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking ahead, they announce the next <strong>Fox &amp; Hounds gaming weekend</strong> scheduled for <strong>17 – 19 November 2025</strong>.</p>
<p>The episode also covers major industry news, including <strong>Awaken Realms’ upcoming releases</strong>, <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">CMON’s latest financial troubles</span>, and the controversial new edition of <strong>Quacks of Quedlinburg</strong>.</p>
<p>Finally, the hosts share their recent gaming experiences:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Nick</strong> played <strong>Cerebria, Die Speicherstadt</strong>, and several <strong>Board Game Arena (BGA)</strong> titles like <strong>The Bloody Inn, Stalk Exchange, and A Gest of Robin Hood</strong>.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Joel</strong> shares his thoughts on <strong>Kingdom Legacy</strong>.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Tune in for all the details, board game chatter, and a dose of the usual Devon Dice fun!</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/"><b>Fox &amp; Hounds</b></a><b> board game weekend </b><span style="font-weight:400;">– Review &amp; Retrospective!</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hosting </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dinner and quiz</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Games</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331059/last-message"><span style="font-weight:400;">Last Message</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418354/babylon"><span style="font-weight:400;">Babylon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans"><span style="font-weight:400;">Orléans</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406652/compile-main-1"><span style="font-weight:400;">Compile</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies"><span style="font-weight:400;">Harmonies</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> with Claire</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403495/marvel-dice-throne-missions"><span style="font-weight:400;">Marvel Dice Throne Missions</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/246784/cryptid"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cryptid</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342070/thunder-road-vendetta"><span style="font-weight:400;">Thunder Road Vendetta</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397788/worms-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Worms</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237182/root"><span style="font-weight:400;">Root</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Play to win </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Finspan</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Treehouse</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Next Event is: 17 – 19 November 2025</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Awaken Realms’ 2025/26 announcements:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440147/agricola-special-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Agricola: Special Edition</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440149/agricola-dead-harvest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Agricola: Dead Harvest</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440136/labyrinth-chronicles"><span style="font-weight:400;">Labyrinth: Chronicles</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/13/board-game-crowdfunding-major-cmon-issues-profit-warning-says-losses-could-exceed-2m-for-2024/"><span style="font-weight:400;">CMON losses</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cmon/adventurers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Adventurers</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg"><span style="font-weight:400;">Quacks of Quedlinburg</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> gets an… </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/172191/cmyk-quells-quacks-qualms-with-quaint-quality-quir"><span style="font-weight:400;">interesting new edition</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218479/cerebria-the-inside-world"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cerebria</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/66505/the-speicherstadt"><span style="font-weight:400;">Die Speicherstadt</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">On BGA:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180593/the-bloody-inn"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Bloody Inn</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416552/stalk-exchange"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stalk Exchange</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338376/a-gest-of-robin-hood"><span style="font-weight:400;">A Gest of Robin Hood</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415776/kingdom-legacy-feudal-kingdom"><span style="font-weight:400;">Kingdom Legacy</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Youtube – </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg"><span style="font-weight:400;">DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> Please like and subscribe to our channel: </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 138: Fox & Hounds Weekend Wrap-Up
In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, host Joel is joined by Nick and Lewis (with Sam off sick and Claire busy with university work) to recap their recent Fox & Hounds board game weekend. They discuss the event’s highlights, including hosting duties, the dinner and quiz, and various exciting board games played throughout the weekend.
The team dives into a mix of new and classic games such as Last Message, Orléans, Marvel Dice Throne Missions, Cryptid, Thunder Road Vendetta, and Root. Claire also got involved with Harmonies, and there were plenty of play-to-win moments with Finspan and Treehouse.
Looking ahead, they announce the next Fox & Hounds gaming weekend scheduled for 17 – 19 November 2025.
The episode also covers major industry news, including Awaken Realms’ upcoming releases, CMON’s latest financial troubles, and the controversial new edition of Quacks of Quedlinburg.
Finally, the hosts share their recent gaming experiences:


Nick played Cerebria, Die Speicherstadt, and several Board Game Arena (BGA) titles like The Bloody Inn, Stalk Exchange, and A Gest of Robin Hood.


Joel shares his thoughts on Kingdom Legacy.


Tune in for all the details, board game chatter, and a dose of the usual Devon Dice fun!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – Review & Retrospective!

Hosting 
Dinner and quiz
Games

Last Message
Babylon
Orléans 
Compile
Harmonies with Claire
Marvel Dice Throne Missions
Cryptid
Thunder Road Vendetta
Worms
Root

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                                            <![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Hi I am </span><b>Nick</b><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">not </span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">the host of the podcast, well, not usually, but just for today, I’m hosting on my lonesome!</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">What happened to Episode 137?</span><span style="font-weight:400;">…and all about Joel’s laptop’s adventure down the stairs a little sooner than he hoped!</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://devondice.co.uk/event/devon-board-game-weekender-march-2025/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – </span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">This weekend!</span></i></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The year of the 2-player version of bigger games!</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422041/aquatica-duellum"><span style="font-weight:400;">Aquatica Duellum</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439305/flamecraft-duals"><span style="font-weight:400;">Flamecraft Duals</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434422/celestia-duo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Celestia Duo</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438936/the-white-castle-duel"><span style="font-weight:400;">The White Castle Duel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438975/sail-legacy"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sail Legacy</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">From the ‘lost’ episode 137:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: A new game using the Pandemic system, from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games (pre-release at UKGE; full release soon after).</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Finspan</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: The latest Stonemaier announcement: a (simpler-ish) sequel to Wingspan, set in the ocean!</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438402/forest-shuffle-dartmoor"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: A new stand-alone Forest Shuffle game, based in Dartmoor!</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438231/forest-shuffle-exploration"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Exploration</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: Making the solo mode official, plus adding asymmetric caves</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Awaken Realms’ 2025/26 announcements:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440147/agricola-special-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Agricola: Special Edition</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – fair enough</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440149/agricola-dead-harvest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Agricola: Dead Harvest</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – what?!</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440136/labyrinth-chronicles"><span style="font-weight:400;">Labyrinth: Chronicles</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – really?!</span></li>
</ul>
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                    <![CDATA[Hi I am Nick, not the host of the podcast, well, not usually, but just for today, I’m hosting on my lonesome!
What happened to Episode 137?…and all about Joel’s laptop’s adventure down the stairs a little sooner than he hoped!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – This weekend!

News

The year of the 2-player version of bigger games!

Aquatica Duellum
Flamecraft Duals
Celestia Duo
The White Castle Duel
Sail Legacy


From the ‘lost’ episode 137:

Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship: A new game using the Pandemic system, from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games (pre-release at UKGE; full release soon after).
Finspan: The latest Stonemaier announcement: a (simpler-ish) sequel to Wingspan, set in the ocean!


Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor: A new stand-alone Forest Shuffle game, based in Dartmoor!
Forest Shuffle: Exploration: Making the solo mode official, plus adding asymmetric caves
Awaken Realms’ 2025/26 announcements:

Agricola: Special Edition – fair enough
Agricola: Dead Harvest – what?!
Labyrinth: Chronicles – really?!


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                    <![CDATA[<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Hi I am </span><b>Nick</b><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">not </span></i><span style="font-weight:400;">the host of the podcast, well, not usually, but just for today, I’m hosting on my lonesome!</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">What happened to Episode 137?</span><span style="font-weight:400;">…and all about Joel’s laptop’s adventure down the stairs a little sooner than he hoped!</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://devondice.co.uk/event/devon-board-game-weekender-march-2025/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – </span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">This weekend!</span></i></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The year of the 2-player version of bigger games!</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422041/aquatica-duellum"><span style="font-weight:400;">Aquatica Duellum</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439305/flamecraft-duals"><span style="font-weight:400;">Flamecraft Duals</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434422/celestia-duo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Celestia Duo</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438936/the-white-castle-duel"><span style="font-weight:400;">The White Castle Duel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438975/sail-legacy"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sail Legacy</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">From the ‘lost’ episode 137:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: A new game using the Pandemic system, from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games (pre-release at UKGE; full release soon after).</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Finspan</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: The latest Stonemaier announcement: a (simpler-ish) sequel to Wingspan, set in the ocean!</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438402/forest-shuffle-dartmoor"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: A new stand-alone Forest Shuffle game, based in Dartmoor!</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438231/forest-shuffle-exploration"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Exploration</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: Making the solo mode official, plus adding asymmetric caves</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Awaken Realms’ 2025/26 announcements:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440147/agricola-special-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Agricola: Special Edition</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – fair enough</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440149/agricola-dead-harvest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Agricola: Dead Harvest</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – what?!</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440136/labyrinth-chronicles"><span style="font-weight:400;">Labyrinth: Chronicles</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – really?!</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://shop.czechgames.com/lost-ruins-of-arnak-adventure-chest/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lost Ruins of Arnak: Adventure Chest</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – big box and new expansion</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439703/2001-a-space-odyssey-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">2001: A Space Odyssey</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (from Phil Walker Harding)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438442/feyas-swamp"><span style="font-weight:400;">Feya’s Swamp</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">(from designers of Terra Mystica &amp; Gaia Project)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440007/the-druids-of-edora"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Druids of Edora </span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">(from Stefan Feld)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fellowship of the Ring: Trick Taking Game</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/325555/cantaloop-book-1-breaking-into-prison"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cantaloop</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">On BGA: </span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332772/revive"><span style="font-weight:400;">Revive</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431038/azul-duel"><span style="font-weight:400;">Azul Duel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434654/toy-battle"><span style="font-weight:400;">Toy Battle</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283393/aquatica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Aquatica</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17133/railways-of-the-world"><span style="font-weight:400;">Railways of the World</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Hi I am Nick, not the host of the podcast, well, not usually, but just for today, I’m hosting on my lonesome!
What happened to Episode 137?…and all about Joel’s laptop’s adventure down the stairs a little sooner than he hoped!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – This weekend!

News

The year of the 2-player version of bigger games!

Aquatica Duellum
Flamecraft Duals
Celestia Duo
The White Castle Duel
Sail Legacy


From the ‘lost’ episode 137:

Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship: A new game using the Pandemic system, from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games (pre-release at UKGE; full release soon after).
Finspan: The latest Stonemaier announcement: a (simpler-ish) sequel to Wingspan, set in the ocean!


Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor: A new stand-alone Forest Shuffle game, based in Dartmoor!
Forest Shuffle: Exploration: Making the solo mode official, plus adding asymmetric caves
Awaken Realms’ 2025/26 announcements:

Agricola: Special Edition – fair enough
Agricola: Dead Harvest – what?!
Labyrinth: Chronicles – really?!


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                    <![CDATA[137 Devon Dice Podcast Best Games of 2010, 2015 and 2020]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Devon Dice: Board Game Podcast</em>, host Joel is joined by Nick, Lewis, and Sam (while Claire is off to bed and mascot Honey is busy being adorable) to discuss their <strong>best board games from 2010, 2015, and 2020</strong>! They dive into the latest <strong>gaming news</strong>, including <em>Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</em> and Stonemaier’s <em>Finspan</em>, plus updates from UKGE. The team also explores <strong>crowdfunding highlights</strong>, with big titles like <em>Baghdad: City of Peace</em> and <em>Everdell Silverfrost</em> making waves. Finally, they chat about <strong>recently played games</strong>, from <em>Return to Dark Tower</em> to <em>Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game</em>, before unveiling their <strong>top picks from the past three gaming eras</strong>. Tune in for all this and more!</p>
<h2>Conventions</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend – Tickets are now sold out!</li>
</ul>
<h2>News</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/169954/cross-middle-earth-to-explore-the-lord-of-the-ring">Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</a>: A new game from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games using the Pandemic system. Pre-release (purchasable) at UKGE (with Matt Leacock on hand to sign copies!) before its public release.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/sir-coates-painting-masters/">UKGE announcement: Painting tournament</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan">Finspan</a> – latest Stonemaier announcement; a sequel to Wingspan.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crowdfunding</h2>
<h3>Kickstarter</h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alleycatgames/baghdad-the-city-of-peace">Baghdad: City of Peace</a> from Alley Cat Games – Finishes 13th Feb (18 days to go) – £45 (retail) / £50 (deluxe) + £6 shipping – delivery Nov 2025</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/la-patisserie-rococo">La Patisserie Rococo</a> from Eagle-Gryphon Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £37 + £12 shipping – delivery Dec 2025</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starlinggames/everdell-silverfrost">Everdell Silverfrost</a> from Starling Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £33 (basic) / £53 (collector’s ed.) + £16 shipping – delivery Nov 2025</li>
</ul>
<h3>Gamefound</h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/board-and-dice/teotihuacan-city-of-gods-deluxe-master-set-2nd-edition">Teotihuacan: Deluxe 2nd Printing</a> from Board&amp;Dice – Finishes 4th Feb (9 days to go) – £103 + £13 shipping + VAT (n/i in cost – so ~£23)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dice-tower/the-dice-tower-gamefound-2025">Dice Tower 2025</a> (on gamefound, not KS!) – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – anywhere from £8.25 to £412, as many pledge levels available + add-ons + shipping (not estimated)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Played Games</h2>
<ul>
<li>Nick</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game">Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game</a></li>
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</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<li>Lewis</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower">Return to Dark Tower</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-of-arnak">Lost Ruins Arnak</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Joel</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li></li></ul></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode of Devon Dice: Board Game Podcast, host Joel is joined by Nick, Lewis, and Sam (while Claire is off to bed and mascot Honey is busy being adorable) to discuss their best board games from 2010, 2015, and 2020! They dive into the latest gaming news, including Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship and Stonemaier’s Finspan, plus updates from UKGE. The team also explores crowdfunding highlights, with big titles like Baghdad: City of Peace and Everdell Silverfrost making waves. Finally, they chat about recently played games, from Return to Dark Tower to Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, before unveiling their top picks from the past three gaming eras. Tune in for all this and more!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – Tickets are now sold out!

News

Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship: A new game from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games using the Pandemic system. Pre-release (purchasable) at UKGE (with Matt Leacock on hand to sign copies!) before its public release.
UKGE announcement: Painting tournament
Finspan – latest Stonemaier announcement; a sequel to Wingspan.

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Baghdad: City of Peace from Alley Cat Games – Finishes 13th Feb (18 days to go) – £45 (retail) / £50 (deluxe) + £6 shipping – delivery Nov 2025
La Patisserie Rococo from Eagle-Gryphon Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £37 + £12 shipping – delivery Dec 2025
Everdell Silverfrost from Starling Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £33 (basic) / £53 (collector’s ed.) + £16 shipping – delivery Nov 2025

Gamefound

Teotihuacan: Deluxe 2nd Printing from Board&Dice – Finishes 4th Feb (9 days to go) – £103 + £13 shipping + VAT (n/i in cost – so ~£23)
Dice Tower 2025 (on gamefound, not KS!) – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – anywhere from £8.25 to £412, as many pledge levels available + add-ons + shipping (not estimated)

Played Games

Nick






Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game






Lewis






Return to Dark Tower
Lost Ruins Arnak






Joel




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                    <![CDATA[137 Devon Dice Podcast Best Games of 2010, 2015 and 2020]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Devon Dice: Board Game Podcast</em>, host Joel is joined by Nick, Lewis, and Sam (while Claire is off to bed and mascot Honey is busy being adorable) to discuss their <strong>best board games from 2010, 2015, and 2020</strong>! They dive into the latest <strong>gaming news</strong>, including <em>Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</em> and Stonemaier’s <em>Finspan</em>, plus updates from UKGE. The team also explores <strong>crowdfunding highlights</strong>, with big titles like <em>Baghdad: City of Peace</em> and <em>Everdell Silverfrost</em> making waves. Finally, they chat about <strong>recently played games</strong>, from <em>Return to Dark Tower</em> to <em>Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game</em>, before unveiling their <strong>top picks from the past three gaming eras</strong>. Tune in for all this and more!</p>
<h2>Conventions</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend – Tickets are now sold out!</li>
</ul>
<h2>News</h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/169954/cross-middle-earth-to-explore-the-lord-of-the-ring">Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</a>: A new game from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games using the Pandemic system. Pre-release (purchasable) at UKGE (with Matt Leacock on hand to sign copies!) before its public release.</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/sir-coates-painting-masters/">UKGE announcement: Painting tournament</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan">Finspan</a> – latest Stonemaier announcement; a sequel to Wingspan.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Crowdfunding</h2>
<h3>Kickstarter</h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alleycatgames/baghdad-the-city-of-peace">Baghdad: City of Peace</a> from Alley Cat Games – Finishes 13th Feb (18 days to go) – £45 (retail) / £50 (deluxe) + £6 shipping – delivery Nov 2025</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/la-patisserie-rococo">La Patisserie Rococo</a> from Eagle-Gryphon Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £37 + £12 shipping – delivery Dec 2025</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starlinggames/everdell-silverfrost">Everdell Silverfrost</a> from Starling Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £33 (basic) / £53 (collector’s ed.) + £16 shipping – delivery Nov 2025</li>
</ul>
<h3>Gamefound</h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/board-and-dice/teotihuacan-city-of-gods-deluxe-master-set-2nd-edition">Teotihuacan: Deluxe 2nd Printing</a> from Board&amp;Dice – Finishes 4th Feb (9 days to go) – £103 + £13 shipping + VAT (n/i in cost – so ~£23)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dice-tower/the-dice-tower-gamefound-2025">Dice Tower 2025</a> (on gamefound, not KS!) – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – anywhere from £8.25 to £412, as many pledge levels available + add-ons + shipping (not estimated)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Played Games</h2>
<ul>
<li>Nick</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game">Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lewis</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower">Return to Dark Tower</a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-of-arnak">Lost Ruins Arnak</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Joel</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396790/nucleum">Nucleum</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sam
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339289/charioteer">Charioteer</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Best of 2010, top 3 of 2015, top 3 of 2020</h2>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[In this episode of Devon Dice: Board Game Podcast, host Joel is joined by Nick, Lewis, and Sam (while Claire is off to bed and mascot Honey is busy being adorable) to discuss their best board games from 2010, 2015, and 2020! They dive into the latest gaming news, including Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship and Stonemaier’s Finspan, plus updates from UKGE. The team also explores crowdfunding highlights, with big titles like Baghdad: City of Peace and Everdell Silverfrost making waves. Finally, they chat about recently played games, from Return to Dark Tower to Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, before unveiling their top picks from the past three gaming eras. Tune in for all this and more!
Conventions

Fox & Hounds board game weekend – Tickets are now sold out!

News

Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship: A new game from Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games using the Pandemic system. Pre-release (purchasable) at UKGE (with Matt Leacock on hand to sign copies!) before its public release.
UKGE announcement: Painting tournament
Finspan – latest Stonemaier announcement; a sequel to Wingspan.

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Baghdad: City of Peace from Alley Cat Games – Finishes 13th Feb (18 days to go) – £45 (retail) / £50 (deluxe) + £6 shipping – delivery Nov 2025
La Patisserie Rococo from Eagle-Gryphon Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £37 + £12 shipping – delivery Dec 2025
Everdell Silverfrost from Starling Games – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – £33 (basic) / £53 (collector’s ed.) + £16 shipping – delivery Nov 2025

Gamefound

Teotihuacan: Deluxe 2nd Printing from Board&Dice – Finishes 4th Feb (9 days to go) – £103 + £13 shipping + VAT (n/i in cost – so ~£23)
Dice Tower 2025 (on gamefound, not KS!) – Finishes 31st Jan (5 days to go) – anywhere from £8.25 to £412, as many pledge levels available + add-ons + shipping (not estimated)

Played Games

Nick






Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game






Lewis






Return to Dark Tower
Lost Ruins Arnak






Joel




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                    <![CDATA[136 Devon Dice Podcast the Best of 2024 and before]]>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the best episode of the year! Devon Dice Board Game Podcast presents we celebrate the highlights of 2024 in the world of board gaming!</p>
<p>Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam (who’s back in action!). Unfortunately, Claire has retired to bed, and our ever-charming mascot, Honey, is busy with her latest obsession—a toy badger.</p>
<h3><strong>Conventions</strong></h3>
<p>We’ve got updates for the upcoming <em>Fox &amp; Hounds Boardgame Weekend</em>. Rooms (which include weekend tickets) are still available, and visitor weekend tickets can be purchased on our website. Don’t miss out!</p>
<p>Tickets are now on sale on our website<a href="https://devondice.co.uk/event/the-devon-board-game-weekender-march-2025/"><span style="font-weight:400;">!</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>News</strong></h3>
<p>A big shake-up in the BoardGameGeek rankings! <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova</span></a> has climbed to the #3 spot, nudging <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gloomhaven</span></a>down to #4.</p>
<h3><strong>Crowdfunding</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Kickstarter:</strong> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schemers/1899-daihan"><span style="font-weight:400;">1899 DAIHAN</span></a> , an exciting new 18XX game set in Korea, is currently live (ending on January 6th).</li>
<li><strong>Gamefound:</strong> <a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/kekpop-spiele/ark-nova"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova: 3Dition</span></a>—because your favourite zoo-building game just got even fancier!</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Games Played</strong></h3>
<p>Our hosts share their most recent board gaming adventures:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Nick:</strong> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424395/power-grid-outpost"><span style="font-weight:400;">Power Grid: Outpost</span></a>, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/325555/cantaloop-book-1-breaking-into-prison"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cantaloop</span></a>, and <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin"><span style="font-weight:400;">Panda Spin</span></a>(on BGA).</li>
<li><strong>Joel:</strong> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421208/wrath-of-fire-mountain"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wrath of Fire Mountain</span></a> and <a href="https://www.playbalatro.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Balatro</span></a></li>
<li><strong>Sam:</strong> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383010/clank-legacy-2-acquisitions-incorporated-darkest-m"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank! Acquisitions Incorporated 2 </span></a>and <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422869/clank-catacombs-lairs-and-lost-chambers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank! Catacombs – Lairs &amp; Lost Chambers</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Top Games of 2024</strong></h3>
<p>Finally, we’ll reveal our favourite games played for the first time this year. Please tune in to find out which titles made our list and why!</p>
<p>Grab your meeples, roll the dice, and join us to discuss the best and brightest in board gaming this year. Let’s make it an episode to remember!</p>
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<td><b>Joel </b></td>
<td><b>Nick </b></td>
<td><b>Lewis </b></td>
<td><b>Sam </b></td>
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<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Captains’ Chair</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/363625/fateforge-chronicles-of-kaan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-of-arnak"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lost Ruins of Arnak</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold"><span style="font-weight:400;">River of Gold</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the best episode of the year! Devon Dice Board Game Podcast presents we celebrate the highlights of 2024 in the world of board gaming!
Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam (who’s back in action!). Unfortunately, Claire has retired to bed, and our ever-charming mascot, Honey, is busy with her latest obsession—a toy badger.
Conventions
We’ve got updates for the upcoming Fox & Hounds Boardgame Weekend. Rooms (which include weekend tickets) are still available, and visitor weekend tickets can be purchased on our website. Don’t miss out!
Tickets are now on sale on our website!
News
A big shake-up in the BoardGameGeek rankings! Ark Nova has climbed to the #3 spot, nudging Gloomhavendown to #4.
Crowdfunding

Kickstarter: 1899 DAIHAN , an exciting new 18XX game set in Korea, is currently live (ending on January 6th).
Gamefound: Ark Nova: 3Dition—because your favourite zoo-building game just got even fancier!

Games Played
Our hosts share their most recent board gaming adventures:

Nick: Power Grid: Outpost, Cantaloop, and Panda Spin(on BGA).
Joel: Wrath of Fire Mountain and Balatro
Sam: Clank! Acquisitions Incorporated 2 and Clank! Catacombs – Lairs & Lost Chambers

Top Games of 2024
Finally, we’ll reveal our favourite games played for the first time this year. Please tune in to find out which titles made our list and why!
Grab your meeples, roll the dice, and join us to discuss the best and brightest in board gaming this year. Let’s make it an episode to remember!




Joel 
Nick 
Lewis 
Sam 


1
Star Trek: Captains’ Chair
Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan
Lost Ruins of Arnak
River of Gold]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the best episode of the year! Devon Dice Board Game Podcast presents we celebrate the highlights of 2024 in the world of board gaming!</p>
<p>Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam (who’s back in action!). Unfortunately, Claire has retired to bed, and our ever-charming mascot, Honey, is busy with her latest obsession—a toy badger.</p>
<h3><strong>Conventions</strong></h3>
<p>We’ve got updates for the upcoming <em>Fox &amp; Hounds Boardgame Weekend</em>. Rooms (which include weekend tickets) are still available, and visitor weekend tickets can be purchased on our website. Don’t miss out!</p>
<p>Tickets are now on sale on our website<a href="https://devondice.co.uk/event/the-devon-board-game-weekender-march-2025/"><span style="font-weight:400;">!</span></a></p>
<h3><strong>News</strong></h3>
<p>A big shake-up in the BoardGameGeek rankings! <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova</span></a> has climbed to the #3 spot, nudging <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gloomhaven</span></a>down to #4.</p>
<h3><strong>Crowdfunding</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Kickstarter:</strong> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schemers/1899-daihan"><span style="font-weight:400;">1899 DAIHAN</span></a> , an exciting new 18XX game set in Korea, is currently live (ending on January 6th).</li>
<li><strong>Gamefound:</strong> <a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/kekpop-spiele/ark-nova"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova: 3Dition</span></a>—because your favourite zoo-building game just got even fancier!</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Games Played</strong></h3>
<p>Our hosts share their most recent board gaming adventures:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Nick:</strong> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424395/power-grid-outpost"><span style="font-weight:400;">Power Grid: Outpost</span></a>, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/325555/cantaloop-book-1-breaking-into-prison"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cantaloop</span></a>, and <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin"><span style="font-weight:400;">Panda Spin</span></a>(on BGA).</li>
<li><strong>Joel:</strong> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421208/wrath-of-fire-mountain"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wrath of Fire Mountain</span></a> and <a href="https://www.playbalatro.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Balatro</span></a></li>
<li><strong>Sam:</strong> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383010/clank-legacy-2-acquisitions-incorporated-darkest-m"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank! Acquisitions Incorporated 2 </span></a>and <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422869/clank-catacombs-lairs-and-lost-chambers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank! Catacombs – Lairs &amp; Lost Chambers</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Top Games of 2024</strong></h3>
<p>Finally, we’ll reveal our favourite games played for the first time this year. Please tune in to find out which titles made our list and why!</p>
<p>Grab your meeples, roll the dice, and join us to discuss the best and brightest in board gaming this year. Let’s make it an episode to remember!</p>
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<tr>
<td></td>
<td><b>Joel </b></td>
<td><b>Nick </b></td>
<td><b>Lewis </b></td>
<td><b>Sam </b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>1</b></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Captains’ Chair</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/363625/fateforge-chronicles-of-kaan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-of-arnak"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lost Ruins of Arnak</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold"><span style="font-weight:400;">River of Gold</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>2</b></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402679/rock-hard-1977"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rock Hard 1977</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424395/power-grid-outpost"><span style="font-weight:400;">Power Grid: Outpost</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/268864/undaunted-normandy"><span style="font-weight:400;">Undaunted: Normandy </span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368173/lets-go-to-japan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Let’s Go To Japan!</span></a></td>
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<tr>
<td><b>3</b></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397788/worms-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Worms: The Board Game</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396790/nucleum"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nucleum</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355483/wandering-towers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wandering Towers</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322289/darwins-journey"><span style="font-weight:400;">Darwin’s Journey</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>4</b></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417197/rebirth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rebirth</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411567/the-gang"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Gang</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322708/descent-legends-of-the-dark"><span style="font-weight:400;">Descent: Legends in the Dark</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fishing</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>5</b></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410201/wyrmspan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wyrmspan</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> / </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies"><span style="font-weight:400;">Harmonies </span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304510/pampero"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pampero</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> / </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Arcs</span></a></td>
<td></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350185/draft-and-write-records"><span style="font-weight:400;">Draft &amp; Write Records</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Expansion</b></td>
<td></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412576/forest-shuffle-alpine"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Alpine</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> / </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424129/forest-shuffle-woodland-edge"><span style="font-weight:400;">Woodland Edge</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410291/heat-heavy-rain"><span style="font-weight:400;">Heat: Heavy Rain</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368966/ark-nova-marine-worlds"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova: Marine Worlds</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>On BGA</b></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364073/splendor-duel"><span style="font-weight:400;">Splendor Duel</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terraforming Mars</span></a></td>
<td></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Castle Combo</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Best from our </b><a href="https://devondice.co.uk/podcast/114-the-ddp-teams-best-games-of-2023/"><b>2023 list (Ep 114)</b></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342070/thunder-road-vendetta"><span style="font-weight:400;">Thunder Road: Vendetta</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-steam"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Steam</span></a></td>
<td></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br />
</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">(65 plays in 2024)</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><b>Worst game</b></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378926/theme-park-mania"><span style="font-weight:400;">Theme Park Mania</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410201/wyrmspan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wyrmspan</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397598/dune-imperium-uprising"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dune Imperium: Uprising</span></a></td>
<td><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415836/slide"><span style="font-weight:400;">Slide</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the best episode of the year! Devon Dice Board Game Podcast presents we celebrate the highlights of 2024 in the world of board gaming!
Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam (who’s back in action!). Unfortunately, Claire has retired to bed, and our ever-charming mascot, Honey, is busy with her latest obsession—a toy badger.
Conventions
We’ve got updates for the upcoming Fox & Hounds Boardgame Weekend. Rooms (which include weekend tickets) are still available, and visitor weekend tickets can be purchased on our website. Don’t miss out!
Tickets are now on sale on our website!
News
A big shake-up in the BoardGameGeek rankings! Ark Nova has climbed to the #3 spot, nudging Gloomhavendown to #4.
Crowdfunding

Kickstarter: 1899 DAIHAN , an exciting new 18XX game set in Korea, is currently live (ending on January 6th).
Gamefound: Ark Nova: 3Dition—because your favourite zoo-building game just got even fancier!

Games Played
Our hosts share their most recent board gaming adventures:

Nick: Power Grid: Outpost, Cantaloop, and Panda Spin(on BGA).
Joel: Wrath of Fire Mountain and Balatro
Sam: Clank! Acquisitions Incorporated 2 and Clank! Catacombs – Lairs & Lost Chambers

Top Games of 2024
Finally, we’ll reveal our favourite games played for the first time this year. Please tune in to find out which titles made our list and why!
Grab your meeples, roll the dice, and join us to discuss the best and brightest in board gaming this year. Let’s make it an episode to remember!




Joel 
Nick 
Lewis 
Sam 


1
Star Trek: Captains’ Chair
Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan
Lost Ruins of Arnak
River of Gold]]>
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                    <![CDATA[135 The Christmas Special Podcast 2024]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h2>Welcome to the Christmas special podcast</h2>
<p>Joel, Nick and Lewis were meant to be free-flowing with the show like other Christmas shows in the past, however, Nick still wrote a script. so you will still get news, Kickstarters, played board games, and more.</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend – rooms available now (which include weekend tickets). Visitor weekend tickets will be available from our website soon!</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.wargamer.com/board-games/asmodee-plans-20-studio-acquisitions"><span style="font-weight:400;">Asmodee get a cash injection, goes looking for more companies to acquire</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420077/the-mandalorian-adventures"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Mandalorian: Adventures</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> to get </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/168163/the-mandalorian-returns-for-more-adventures-with-a"><span style="font-weight:400;">a sequel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396790/nucleum"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nucleum</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> 3rd expansion </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/boardanddice/posts/pfbid02Sg88TsF3BThBHvNvgCrHZsu7JzGip1J3ke5FDgvzwnb"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New BGG feature: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3424607/introducing-trends"><span style="font-weight:400;">Trends</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis goes off on an Apple TV tangent</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Why Lewis’ ankle hurts</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mogli-distribution/alhambra-family-and-friends"><span style="font-weight:400;">Alhambra: Family &amp; Friends</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> edition</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theshopofmanythings/ascendice-2-levitating-dice-for-dandd"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ascendice 2: Levatating Dice</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damianjimenez/tiny-crawler"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tiny Crawler</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a 3D-printable dungeon crawler</span></li>
</ul>
<p><i><span style="font-weight:400;">(nothing noteworthy on Gamefound)</span></i></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/30549/pandemic"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pandemic</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284083/the-crew-the-quest-for-planet-nine"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400314/apiary"><span style="font-weight:400;">Apiary</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> + </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/427705/apiary-expanding-the-hive"><span style="font-weight:400;">Expansion</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold"><span style="font-weight:400;">River of Gold</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417197/rebirth"><span></span></a></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the Christmas special podcast
Joel, Nick and Lewis were meant to be free-flowing with the show like other Christmas shows in the past, however, Nick still wrote a script. so you will still get news, Kickstarters, played board games, and more.
Conventions
Fox & Hounds board game weekend – rooms available now (which include weekend tickets). Visitor weekend tickets will be available from our website soon!
News

Asmodee get a cash injection, goes looking for more companies to acquire
The Mandalorian: Adventures to get a sequel
Nucleum 3rd expansion announced
New BGG feature: Trends
Lewis goes off on an Apple TV tangent
Why Lewis’ ankle hurts

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Alhambra: Family & Friends edition
Ascendice 2: Levatating Dice
Tiny Crawler – a 3D-printable dungeon crawler

(nothing noteworthy on Gamefound)
Played Games

Nick






Pandemic
The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9
Apiary + Expansion
River of Gold
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                    <![CDATA[<h2>Welcome to the Christmas special podcast</h2>
<p>Joel, Nick and Lewis were meant to be free-flowing with the show like other Christmas shows in the past, however, Nick still wrote a script. so you will still get news, Kickstarters, played board games, and more.</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Conventions</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Fox &amp; Hounds board game weekend – rooms available now (which include weekend tickets). Visitor weekend tickets will be available from our website soon!</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.wargamer.com/board-games/asmodee-plans-20-studio-acquisitions"><span style="font-weight:400;">Asmodee get a cash injection, goes looking for more companies to acquire</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420077/the-mandalorian-adventures"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Mandalorian: Adventures</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> to get </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/168163/the-mandalorian-returns-for-more-adventures-with-a"><span style="font-weight:400;">a sequel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396790/nucleum"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nucleum</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> 3rd expansion </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/boardanddice/posts/pfbid02Sg88TsF3BThBHvNvgCrHZsu7JzGip1J3ke5FDgvzwnb"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">New BGG feature: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3424607/introducing-trends"><span style="font-weight:400;">Trends</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lewis goes off on an Apple TV tangent</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Why Lewis’ ankle hurts</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mogli-distribution/alhambra-family-and-friends"><span style="font-weight:400;">Alhambra: Family &amp; Friends</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> edition</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theshopofmanythings/ascendice-2-levitating-dice-for-dandd"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ascendice 2: Levatating Dice</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damianjimenez/tiny-crawler"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tiny Crawler</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a 3D-printable dungeon crawler</span></li>
</ul>
<p><i><span style="font-weight:400;">(nothing noteworthy on Gamefound)</span></i></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/30549/pandemic"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pandemic</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284083/the-crew-the-quest-for-planet-nine"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400314/apiary"><span style="font-weight:400;">Apiary</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> + </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/427705/apiary-expanding-the-hive"><span style="font-weight:400;">Expansion</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold"><span style="font-weight:400;">River of Gold</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417197/rebirth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rebirth</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Lewis</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia"><span style="font-weight:400;">Concordia</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-of-arnak"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lost Ruins of Arnak</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Side-discussion about </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/248125/monumental"><span style="font-weight:400;">Monumental</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> &amp; its delayed </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/311825/monumental-african-empires"><span style="font-weight:400;">expansion</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> that’s finally started shipping + the </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420517/monumental-duel-exploration"><span style="font-weight:400;">Monumental Duel Exploration</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> card game</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel’s annual </span><a href="https://www.marvelsnap.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Marvel Snap</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> update</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424395/power-grid-outpost"><span style="font-weight:400;">Power Grid Outpost</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Captain’s Chair</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Non-Gaming Things</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><b>Joel</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21382296/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Carry On</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> on Netflix</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Nick</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27995113/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Black Doves</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> on Netflix</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14948432"><span style="font-weight:400;">Red One</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> on Prime</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9184820/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Lower Decks</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> wraps up its final season</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Exciting trailers:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">James Gunn’s </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Superman</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674782/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Karate Kid: Legends</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>Lewis</b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Some Apple TV stuff</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999120/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Spirited</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11247158/"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Legend of Vox Machina</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Happy Christmas and see you all in the New Year for more board gaming excitement.</h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to the Christmas special podcast
Joel, Nick and Lewis were meant to be free-flowing with the show like other Christmas shows in the past, however, Nick still wrote a script. so you will still get news, Kickstarters, played board games, and more.
Conventions
Fox & Hounds board game weekend – rooms available now (which include weekend tickets). Visitor weekend tickets will be available from our website soon!
News

Asmodee get a cash injection, goes looking for more companies to acquire
The Mandalorian: Adventures to get a sequel
Nucleum 3rd expansion announced
New BGG feature: Trends
Lewis goes off on an Apple TV tangent
Why Lewis’ ankle hurts

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Alhambra: Family & Friends edition
Ascendice 2: Levatating Dice
Tiny Crawler – a 3D-printable dungeon crawler

(nothing noteworthy on Gamefound)
Played Games

Nick






Pandemic
The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9
Apiary + Expansion
River of Gold
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<h4>The March ’25 <a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Devon Board Game Weekender</a> Hotel rooms are available to book, hurry while rooms last. Weekend tickets will be available shortly from our website.</h4>
<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content"><p><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Devon Board Game Weekend</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games:</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43015/hansa-teutonica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hansa Teutonica</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415036/medical-mysteries-nyc-emergency-room"><span style="font-weight:400;">Medical Mysteries: NYC ER</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-for-the-galaxy"><span style="font-weight:400;">Race for the Galaxy</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182874/grand-austria-hotel"><span style="font-weight:400;">Grand Austria Hotel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54043/jaipur"><span style="font-weight:400;">Jaipur</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68448/7-wonders"><span style="font-weight:400;">7 Wonders</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271324/its-a-wonderful-world"><span style="font-weight:400;">It’s a Wonderful World</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194594/dice-forge"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dice Forge</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431305/great-western-trail-el-paso"><span style="font-weight:400;">Great Western Trail: El Paso</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Great Western Trail spinoff card game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/433007/cascadia-junior"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cascadia: Junior</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a kids’ friendly version of an already light game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431718/the-isle-of-cats-duel"><span></span></a></li></ul>]]>
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Welcome to Episode 134 of the Devon Dice Podcast. Host Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, Lewis, and their mascot Honey for a November news and crowdfunding round-up, along with reflections on two recent conventions: the Devon Board Game Weekend and Gridcon 5. While Sam is off in Japan hunting for rare games, the team shares their recent plays, including Hansa Teutonica, Medical Mysteries: NYC ER, Race for the Galaxy, and 7 Wonders. News highlights include new titles like Great Western Trail: El Paso, Cascadia: Junior, and Isle of Cats: Duel. On the crowdfunding front, they spotlight projects like Western Legends Stories and Odana, while upcoming campaigns feature 52 Realms: Adventures and the Tales of the Arabian Nights 40th Anniversary Edition. The team also discusses the games they enjoyed at the conventions, from Creature Caravan and Flamecraft at Devon Board Game Weekend to Hamlet, Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge, and Thunder Road: Vendetta at Gridcon 5. Join the crew for all the latest gaming news, crowdfunding buzz, and their experiences at two fantastic events.




The March ’25 Devon Board Game Weekender Hotel rooms are available to book, hurry while rooms last. Weekend tickets will be available shortly from our website.
Devon Board Game Weekend

Played Games:

Hansa Teutonica
Medical Mysteries: NYC ER
Race for the Galaxy
Grand Austria Hotel
Jaipur
7 Wonders
It’s a Wonderful World
Dice Forge

News

Great Western Trail: El Paso – Great Western Trail spinoff card game
Cascadia: Junior – a kids’ friendly version of an already light game
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<div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8">Welcome to Episode 134 of the <em>Devon Dice Podcast</em>. Host Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, Lewis, and their mascot Honey for a November news and crowdfunding round-up, along with reflections on two recent conventions: the <em>Devon Board Game Weekend</em> and <em>Gridcon 5</em>. While Sam is off in Japan hunting for rare games, the team shares their recent plays, including <em>Hansa Teutonica</em>, <em>Medical Mysteries: NYC ER</em>, <em>Race for the Galaxy</em>, and <em>7 Wonders</em>. News highlights include new titles like <em>Great Western Trail: El Paso</em>, <em>Cascadia: Junior</em>, and <em>Isle of Cats: Duel</em>. On the crowdfunding front, they spotlight projects like <em>Western Legends Stories</em> and <em>Odana</em>, while upcoming campaigns feature <em>52 Realms: Adventures</em> and the <em>Tales of the Arabian Nights 40th Anniversary Edition</em>. The team also discusses the games they enjoyed at the conventions, from <em>Creature Caravan</em> and <em>Flamecraft</em> at Devon Board Game Weekend to <em>Hamlet</em>, <em>Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge</em>, and <em>Thunder Road: Vendetta</em> at Gridcon 5. Join the crew for all the latest gaming news, crowdfunding buzz, and their experiences at two fantastic events.</div>
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<h4>The March ’25 <a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Devon Board Game Weekender</a> Hotel rooms are available to book, hurry while rooms last. Weekend tickets will be available shortly from our website.</h4>
<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content"><p><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/">Devon Board Game Weekend</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games:</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43015/hansa-teutonica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hansa Teutonica</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415036/medical-mysteries-nyc-emergency-room"><span style="font-weight:400;">Medical Mysteries: NYC ER</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-for-the-galaxy"><span style="font-weight:400;">Race for the Galaxy</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182874/grand-austria-hotel"><span style="font-weight:400;">Grand Austria Hotel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54043/jaipur"><span style="font-weight:400;">Jaipur</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/68448/7-wonders"><span style="font-weight:400;">7 Wonders</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271324/its-a-wonderful-world"><span style="font-weight:400;">It’s a Wonderful World</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194594/dice-forge"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dice Forge</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431305/great-western-trail-el-paso"><span style="font-weight:400;">Great Western Trail: El Paso</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Great Western Trail spinoff card game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/433007/cascadia-junior"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cascadia: Junior</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – a kids’ friendly version of an already light game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431718/the-isle-of-cats-duel"><span style="font-weight:400;">Isle of Cats: Duel</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – 2p spinoff of Isle of Cats, going straight to retail</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/433382/die-sandburgen-von-burgund"><span style="font-weight:400;">Die Sandburgen von Burgund</span></a> <span style="font-weight:400;">– Kids version of Castles of Burgundy – Sandcastles. In Burgundy?</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kolossalgames/western-legends-stories"><span style="font-weight:400;">Western Legends Stories</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mindclash/revenant"><span style="font-weight:400;">Revenant</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/uchibacoyapiece/sweet-lands-advanced-strategy-game-to-build-candy-city"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sweet Lands</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/saltandpepper/onoda"><span style="font-weight:400;">Odana</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming Soon</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter </span></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/postmarkgames/52-realms-adventures"><span style="font-weight:400;">52 Realms: Adventures</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/play-to-z/tales-of-arabian-nights-40th-anniversary-edition?ref=homepage-explore-upcoming_22"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tales of the Arabian Nights 40th Anniversary Edition</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">North Devon Boardgaming Weekend (@ Fox &amp; Hounds):</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385331/creature-caravan"><span style="font-weight:400;">Creature Caravan</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/336986/flamecraft"><span style="font-weight:400;">Flamecraft</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/226605/fire-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fire Tower</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/379300/block-party"><span style="font-weight:400;">Block Party</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397788/worms-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Worms: The Boardgame</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402679/rock-hard-1977"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rock Hard 1977</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417197/rebirth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rebirth</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Gridcon 5:</span></h2>
<p><b>Joel:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276086/hamlet-the-village-building-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hamlet</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Escape room evening event</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375459/speakeasy"><span style="font-weight:400;">Speakeasy</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Captains Chair</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/140934/arboretum"><span style="font-weight:400;">Arboretum </span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342070/thunder-road-vendetta"><span style="font-weight:400;">Thunder Road: Vendetta</span></a></li>
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<p><b>Claire</b><span style="font-weight:400;">:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360692/septima"><span style="font-weight:400;">Septima</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276086/hamlet-the-village-building-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hamlet</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/424129/forest-shuffle-woodland-edge"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge</span></a></li>
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<p><b>Nick:</b></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402676/cities"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cities</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371932/explorers-of-navoria"><span style="font-weight:400;">Explorers of Navoria</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416086/ai-100-percent-human"><span style="font-weight:400;">AI: 100% Human</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/424129/forest-shuffle-woodland-edge"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362164/pioneer-rails"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pioneer Rails</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284189/foundations-of-rome"><span style="font-weight:400;">Foundations of Rome</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387263/virtual-revolution"><span style="font-weight:400;">Virtual Revolution</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Youtube – </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg"><span style="font-weight:400;">DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> please like subscribe to our channel </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice2015@gmail.com</span></p>
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Welcome to Episode 134 of the Devon Dice Podcast. Host Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, Lewis, and their mascot Honey for a November news and crowdfunding round-up, along with reflections on two recent conventions: the Devon Board Game Weekend and Gridcon 5. While Sam is off in Japan hunting for rare games, the team shares their recent plays, including Hansa Teutonica, Medical Mysteries: NYC ER, Race for the Galaxy, and 7 Wonders. News highlights include new titles like Great Western Trail: El Paso, Cascadia: Junior, and Isle of Cats: Duel. On the crowdfunding front, they spotlight projects like Western Legends Stories and Odana, while upcoming campaigns feature 52 Realms: Adventures and the Tales of the Arabian Nights 40th Anniversary Edition. The team also discusses the games they enjoyed at the conventions, from Creature Caravan and Flamecraft at Devon Board Game Weekend to Hamlet, Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge, and Thunder Road: Vendetta at Gridcon 5. Join the crew for all the latest gaming news, crowdfunding buzz, and their experiences at two fantastic events.




The March ’25 Devon Board Game Weekender Hotel rooms are available to book, hurry while rooms last. Weekend tickets will be available shortly from our website.
Devon Board Game Weekend

Played Games:

Hansa Teutonica
Medical Mysteries: NYC ER
Race for the Galaxy
Grand Austria Hotel
Jaipur
7 Wonders
It’s a Wonderful World
Dice Forge

News

Great Western Trail: El Paso – Great Western Trail spinoff card game
Cascadia: Junior – a kids’ friendly version of an already light game
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<h3>Welcome to Episode 133</h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Upcoming Local Conventions</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/ocean-city-games-expo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games group</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Devon Boardgame Weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> @ the Fox &amp; Hounds – 8-10th November</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gridcon.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gridcon</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (15-17 Nov) (sold out, as usual)</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel:</span></p>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return to Dark Tower</span></a></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304510/pampero"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pampero</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284189/foundations-of-rome"><span style="font-weight:400;">Foundations of Rome</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> + </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/368342/foundations-of-rome-roads-of-fortune"><span style="font-weight:400;">Roads of Fortune </span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">expansion</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Spiel news: for the first time the event sold out of weekend tickets </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Over 204,000 turnstile attendance (just shy of the 209k from 2019)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://notebooklm.google/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Notebook LM</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – an “AI” that will consume PDFs and you can ask questions about the content – upload rulebooks, FAQs, etc and it’ll answer your rules questions for you!</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gonab/trust-me-2"><span></span></a></li></ul></div></div></div></div>]]>
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In Episode 133 of the very late Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, and their mascot Honey for a jam-packed episode covering gaming news, crowdfunding (October highlights), and Joel’s Essen Spiel 2023 retrospective. The team discusses upcoming conventions like the Ocean City Games Expo in Plymouth on 26th October, Devon Boardgame Weekend at Fox & Hounds (8th–10th November), and the ever-popular Gridcon (15th–17th November, already sold out). Joel shares his experience with Return to Dark Tower, while Nick dives into Pampero and Foundations of Rome with its Roads of Fortune expansion.  The episode’s main topic sees Joel reflect on his purchases from last year’s Essen Spiel, including titles like Cabanga!, Forest Shuffle, Zoo Tycoon, and Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, scoring their performance over the past year. Tune in for gaming insights, reflections, and plans for the season ahead!


Welcome to Episode 133
Upcoming Local Conventions

Ocean City Games Expo – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games group
Devon Boardgame Weekend @ the Fox & Hounds – 8-10th November
Gridcon (15-17 Nov) (sold out, as usual)

Played Games
Joel:

Return to Dark Tower

Nick:

Pampero
Foundations of Rome + Roads of Fortune expansion

News

Spiel news: for the first time the event sold out of weekend tickets 
Over 204,000 turnstile attendance (just shy of the 209k from 2019)
Notebook LM – an “AI” that will consume PDFs and you can ask questions about the content – upload rulebooks, FAQs, etc and it’ll answer your rules questions for you!

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

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<div>
<h3>Welcome to Episode 133</h3>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Upcoming Local Conventions</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/ocean-city-games-expo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games group</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Devon Boardgame Weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> @ the Fox &amp; Hounds – 8-10th November</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gridcon.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gridcon</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (15-17 Nov) (sold out, as usual)</span></li>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel:</span></p>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return to Dark Tower</span></a></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304510/pampero"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pampero</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284189/foundations-of-rome"><span style="font-weight:400;">Foundations of Rome</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> + </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/368342/foundations-of-rome-roads-of-fortune"><span style="font-weight:400;">Roads of Fortune </span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">expansion</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Spiel news: for the first time the event sold out of weekend tickets </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Over 204,000 turnstile attendance (just shy of the 209k from 2019)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://notebooklm.google/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Notebook LM</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – an “AI” that will consume PDFs and you can ask questions about the content – upload rulebooks, FAQs, etc and it’ll answer your rules questions for you!</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gonab/trust-me-2"><span style="font-weight:400;">Trust Me</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oceancitygames/isla-2"><span style="font-weight:400;">Isla</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (successfully funded)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">R</span><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/giimoe/roborover"><span style="font-weight:400;">oborover 2077 – Technology-Augmented Board Game</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kozz/dark-tomb-the-ice-chasers"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dark Tomb: The Ice Chasers</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/teetotum/restart"><span style="font-weight:400;">Restart</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/awaken-realms/puerto-rico-special-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Puerto Rico 1897: Special Edition</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">
<h3><a href="https://gamefound.com/projects/red-raven-games/above-and-below-haunted?ref=my-projects"><span style="font-weight:400;">Above and Below: Haunted</span></a></h3>
</li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Topic: Scoring Joel’s purchases from last year Essen Spiel show:</span></h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/394889/cabanga"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cabanga!</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391163/forest-shuffle"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle </span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/370757/zoo-tycoon-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zoo Tycoon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393179/shipyard-2nd-edition"><span style="font-weight:400;">Shipyard</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/382843/evacuation"><span style="font-weight:400;">Evacuation</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401979/jurassic-park-digger"><span style="font-weight:400;">Jurassic Park Digger</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396790/nucleum"><span style="font-weight:400;">Nucleum </span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387538/side-quest-nemesis"><span style="font-weight:400;">Side Quest Nemesis</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277670/among-cultists-a-social-deduction-thriller"><span style="font-weight:400;">Among Cultists</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/388339/planta-nubo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Planta Nubo</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368966/ark-nova-marine-worlds"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ark Nova: Marine Worlds</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/394332/western-legends-showdown"><span style="font-weight:400;">Western Legends: Showdown</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sky Team</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400570/odd-shop"><span style="font-weight:400;">Odd Shop</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ticket to Ride: Legends of the West</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381435/general-orders-world-war-ii"><span style="font-weight:400;">General Orders: World War II</span></a></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Youtube – </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg"><span style="font-weight:400;">DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> please like subscribe to our channel </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</span></a></p>
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In Episode 133 of the very late Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick, Claire, and their mascot Honey for a jam-packed episode covering gaming news, crowdfunding (October highlights), and Joel’s Essen Spiel 2023 retrospective. The team discusses upcoming conventions like the Ocean City Games Expo in Plymouth on 26th October, Devon Boardgame Weekend at Fox & Hounds (8th–10th November), and the ever-popular Gridcon (15th–17th November, already sold out). Joel shares his experience with Return to Dark Tower, while Nick dives into Pampero and Foundations of Rome with its Roads of Fortune expansion.  The episode’s main topic sees Joel reflect on his purchases from last year’s Essen Spiel, including titles like Cabanga!, Forest Shuffle, Zoo Tycoon, and Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, scoring their performance over the past year. Tune in for gaming insights, reflections, and plans for the season ahead!


Welcome to Episode 133
Upcoming Local Conventions

Ocean City Games Expo – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games group
Devon Boardgame Weekend @ the Fox & Hounds – 8-10th November
Gridcon (15-17 Nov) (sold out, as usual)

Played Games
Joel:

Return to Dark Tower

Nick:

Pampero
Foundations of Rome + Roads of Fortune expansion

News

Spiel news: for the first time the event sold out of weekend tickets 
Over 204,000 turnstile attendance (just shy of the 209k from 2019)
Notebook LM – an “AI” that will consume PDFs and you can ask questions about the content – upload rulebooks, FAQs, etc and it’ll answer your rules questions for you!

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://digidiced.com/forestshufflecounterapp/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle scoring app</span></a></li>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Picked Games</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424129/forest-shuffle-woodland-edge"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411435/coffee-rush-piece-of-cake"><span style="font-weight:400;">Coffee Rush: Piece of Cake</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402679/rock-hard-1977"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rock Hard: 1977</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418354/babylon"><span style="font-weight:400;">Babylon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420894/western-legends-stories"><span style="font-weight:400;">Western Legends Stories</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/427235/da-xing-lie-big-queue"><span style="font-weight:400;">大行列 (Big Queue)</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404349/guilty-houston-2015"><span style="font-weight:400;">Guilty: Houston 2015</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422555/mini-crimes-almost-like-the-original"><span style="font-weight:400;">Mini Crimes: Almost like the Original</span></a><b>, </b><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419293/medical-mysteries-miami-flatline"><span style="font-weight:400;">Medical Mysteries: Miami Flatline</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406129/holiday-hijinks-9-the-marriage-mix-up"><span style="font-weight:400;">Holiday Hijinks #9: The Marriage Mix-Up</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407805/caution-signs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Caution Signs</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400166/rip"><span style="font-weight:400;">RIP</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409572/intent-to-kill"><span style="font-weight:400;">Intent to Kill</span></a></li>
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</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution"><span style="font-weight:400;">Civolution</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406299/die-crew-family"><span></span></a></li></ol>]]>
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In this episode of The Very Late but Awesome Essen Spiel Games podcast, Joel, Nick, and Sam dive into their picks from the renowned board game event. The episode kicks off with some quick news, including updates on a new scoring app for Forest Shuffle. Then, it’s all about the games! where the team shares his thoughts on titles like Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge, Coffee Rush: Piece of Cake, Rock Hard: 1977, Civolution, Die Crew: Family, and the two-player showdown King of Tokyo: Duel, Skull Queen, Galileo Galilei. Tune in for all the hot takes, hidden gems, and personal favorites from Essen Spiel!




Quick News

Forest Shuffle scoring app

Picked Games
Joel:

Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge
Coffee Rush: Piece of Cake
Rock Hard: 1977
Babylon
Western Legends Stories
大行列 (Big Queue)
Guilty: Houston 2015, Mini Crimes: Almost like the Original, Medical Mysteries: Miami Flatline
Holiday Hijinks #9: The Marriage Mix-Up
Caution Signs
RIP
Intent to Kill


Nick:

Civolution
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Quick News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://digidiced.com/forestshufflecounterapp/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle scoring app</span></a></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424129/forest-shuffle-woodland-edge"><span style="font-weight:400;">Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411435/coffee-rush-piece-of-cake"><span style="font-weight:400;">Coffee Rush: Piece of Cake</span></a></li>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418354/babylon"><span style="font-weight:400;">Babylon</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420894/western-legends-stories"><span style="font-weight:400;">Western Legends Stories</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/427235/da-xing-lie-big-queue"><span style="font-weight:400;">大行列 (Big Queue)</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404349/guilty-houston-2015"><span style="font-weight:400;">Guilty: Houston 2015</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422555/mini-crimes-almost-like-the-original"><span style="font-weight:400;">Mini Crimes: Almost like the Original</span></a><b>, </b><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419293/medical-mysteries-miami-flatline"><span style="font-weight:400;">Medical Mysteries: Miami Flatline</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406129/holiday-hijinks-9-the-marriage-mix-up"><span style="font-weight:400;">Holiday Hijinks #9: The Marriage Mix-Up</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407805/caution-signs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Caution Signs</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400166/rip"><span style="font-weight:400;">RIP</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409572/intent-to-kill"><span style="font-weight:400;">Intent to Kill</span></a></li>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution"><span style="font-weight:400;">Civolution</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406299/die-crew-family"><span style="font-weight:400;">Die Crew: Family</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402024/conservas"><span style="font-weight:400;">Conservas</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fishing</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422484/king-of-tokyo-duel"><span style="font-weight:400;">King of Tokyo: Duel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358912/raas-a-dance-of-love"><span style="font-weight:400;">Raas: A Dance of Love</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin"><span style="font-weight:400;">Panda Spin</span></a></li>
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</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423432/skull-queen"><span style="font-weight:400;">Skull Queen</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383983/bone-wars"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bone Wars</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393333/galileo-galilei"><span style="font-weight:400;">Galileo Galilei</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/427865/souvenirs-from-venice"><span style="font-weight:400;">Souvenirs from Venice</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425630/baghdad-the-city-of-peace"><span style="font-weight:400;">Baghdad</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (</span><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alleycatgames/baghdad-the-city-of-peace"><span style="font-weight:400;">KS preview link</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424957/milkuro"><span style="font-weight:400;">Milkuro</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419199/reef-project"><span style="font-weight:400;">Reef Project</span></a></li>
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Quick News

Forest Shuffle scoring app

Picked Games
Joel:

Forest Shuffle: Woodland Edge
Coffee Rush: Piece of Cake
Rock Hard: 1977
Babylon
Western Legends Stories
大行列 (Big Queue)
Guilty: Houston 2015, Mini Crimes: Almost like the Original, Medical Mysteries: Miami Flatline
Holiday Hijinks #9: The Marriage Mix-Up
Caution Signs
RIP
Intent to Kill


Nick:

Civolution
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<p>Welcome to Episode 131 of the Devon Dice Podcast, where we serve up a delightful mix of gaming and pop culture chat in our third installment of <em>Topic Tapas</em>!  Joel, is your host, and he is by Nick, our Spiel des Jahres Analyst Extraordinaire, and Sam, putting the “Yo” back in “polyomino”. In this episode, we’ll dive into the games we’ve been playing—<em>Pioneer Rails</em>, <em>Darwin’s Journey</em>, and <em>Terraforming Mars</em> with some exciting custom twists. We’ll also share some rules we got hilariously wrong, chat about holiday board gaming, and explore the non-gaming things we’re currently obsessed with!</p>
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<h3><strong>Topic 1: Played games</strong></h3>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Joel</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362164/pioneer-rails"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pioneer Rails</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Sam</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322289/darwins-journey"><span style="font-weight:400;">Darwin’s Journey</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Nick</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terraforming Mars</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> with </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387809/terraforming-mars-prelude-2"><span style="font-weight:400;">Prelude 2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, custom </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/401114/terraforming-mars-milestones-and-awards"><span style="font-weight:400;">Milestones &amp; Awards</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, and on the fan-maps </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/365384/terraforming-mars-vastitas-borealis"><span style="font-weight:400;">Vastitas Borealis</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401513/terraforming-mars-amazonis-planitia"><span style="font-weight:400;">Amazonis Planitia</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> big-map</span></li>
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<h3><strong>Topic 2: Rules we played incorrectly for ages before…when, where and how</strong></h3>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Joel</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank!</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> Crystal Caves </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Nick</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: Borrowing one of Chris M’s: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/209685/century-spice-road"><span style="font-weight:400;">Century: Spice Road</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Sam</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28023/jamaica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Jamaica</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Discord</b><span style="font-weight:400;">:  join in here <a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z">https://discord.g...</a></span></li></ul>]]>
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Episode 131
Welcome to Episode 131 of the Devon Dice Podcast, where we serve up a delightful mix of gaming and pop culture chat in our third installment of Topic Tapas!  Joel, is your host, and he is by Nick, our Spiel des Jahres Analyst Extraordinaire, and Sam, putting the “Yo” back in “polyomino”. In this episode, we’ll dive into the games we’ve been playing—Pioneer Rails, Darwin’s Journey, and Terraforming Mars with some exciting custom twists. We’ll also share some rules we got hilariously wrong, chat about holiday board gaming, and explore the non-gaming things we’re currently obsessed with!






Topic 1: Played games

Joel: Pioneer Rails
Sam: Darwin’s Journey
Nick: Terraforming Mars with Prelude 2, custom Milestones & Awards, and on the fan-maps Vastitas Borealis and Amazonis Planitia big-map

Topic 2: Rules we played incorrectly for ages before…when, where and how

Joel: Clank! Crystal Caves 
Nick: Borrowing one of Chris M’s: Century: Spice Road
Sam: Jamaica
Discord:  join in here https://discord.g...]]>
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<h3><strong>Topic 1: Played games</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Joel</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362164/pioneer-rails"><span style="font-weight:400;">Pioneer Rails</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Sam</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322289/darwins-journey"><span style="font-weight:400;">Darwin’s Journey</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Nick</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terraforming Mars</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> with </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387809/terraforming-mars-prelude-2"><span style="font-weight:400;">Prelude 2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, custom </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/401114/terraforming-mars-milestones-and-awards"><span style="font-weight:400;">Milestones &amp; Awards</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, and on the fan-maps </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/365384/terraforming-mars-vastitas-borealis"><span style="font-weight:400;">Vastitas Borealis</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> and </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401513/terraforming-mars-amazonis-planitia"><span style="font-weight:400;">Amazonis Planitia</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> big-map</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Topic 2: Rules we played incorrectly for ages before…when, where and how</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Joel</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank!</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> Crystal Caves </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Nick</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: Borrowing one of Chris M’s: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/209685/century-spice-road"><span style="font-weight:400;">Century: Spice Road</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Sam</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28023/jamaica"><span style="font-weight:400;">Jamaica</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Discord</b><span style="font-weight:400;">:  join in here <a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</a></span>
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<li style="font-weight:400;"><b><i>BoardGameJimmy: </i></b><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terraforming Mars</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> </span></li>
<li><em><strong>Craigdavid1987: </strong></em><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170561/valeria-card-kingdoms">Valeria card kingdoms</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Topic 3: Holiday aBoard Games</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Joel</b><span style="font-weight:400;">: Tails from Cyprus board gaming</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Topic 4: Non-Gaming Things We’re Currently Into</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6263850/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Deadpool and Wolverine</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – at the ol’ cinema</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.direwolfdigital.com/clank-digital/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Clank Digital</span></a></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33038128/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wyatt Earp &amp; The Cowboy War</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> on Netflix</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedconchamber"><span style="font-weight:400;">The D-Con Chamber</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Star Trek actors, Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer, interview other Star Trek cast and crew from all the varieties of Star Trek</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9795876/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek Prodigy</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> Season 2</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Romulus"><span style="font-weight:400;">Alien: Romulus</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.dredge.game/">Replaying Dredge</a></span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Bought a <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck">Steam Deck</a> – Lewis was right.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Ways you can engage or contact the show</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">,  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
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Episode 131
Welcome to Episode 131 of the Devon Dice Podcast, where we serve up a delightful mix of gaming and pop culture chat in our third installment of Topic Tapas!  Joel, is your host, and he is by Nick, our Spiel des Jahres Analyst Extraordinaire, and Sam, putting the “Yo” back in “polyomino”. In this episode, we’ll dive into the games we’ve been playing—Pioneer Rails, Darwin’s Journey, and Terraforming Mars with some exciting custom twists. We’ll also share some rules we got hilariously wrong, chat about holiday board gaming, and explore the non-gaming things we’re currently obsessed with!






Topic 1: Played games

Joel: Pioneer Rails
Sam: Darwin’s Journey
Nick: Terraforming Mars with Prelude 2, custom Milestones & Awards, and on the fan-maps Vastitas Borealis and Amazonis Planitia big-map

Topic 2: Rules we played incorrectly for ages before…when, where and how

Joel: Clank! Crystal Caves 
Nick: Borrowing one of Chris M’s: Century: Spice Road
Sam: Jamaica
Discord:  join in here https://discord.g...]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-weight:400;">Episode UKGE 2024</span></h1>
<p>Welcome to the long-awaited podcast all about the UKGE 2024 (NEC). Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam go through the thoughts and stories from the event this year and give you their opinions on whether it was the best it has ever been.</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Meeples™ Choice Awards winners </span><a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2024/06/21/nucleum-earth-sky-team-and-the-white-castle-win-2023-meeples-choice-awards/"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Nucleum, Earth, Sky Team, White Castle (and runners up: Darwin’s Journey, Forest Shuffle, Faraway, Age of Innovation, Great Western Trail: New Zealand, Apiary, and Hooky)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://aagc.games/blog/uk-games-expo-2024-in-review"><span style="font-weight:400;">Attendance figures</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (as mentioned the last pod): 39,306 unique; 65,281 total attendance.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/show/uk-games-expo-awards-2024/"><span style="font-weight:400;">UKGE Judges Awards</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> / </span><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/content/news/peoples-choice-awards-2024/"><span style="font-weight:400;">UKGE People’s Choice Awards</span></a><b> £18,000 raised for charity at UKGE 2024</b></li>
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</ul>
<h3>UKGE ’24 review</h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">General chat about the event: Tickets, </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368557/heroscape-master-set-age-of-annihilation">Bring &amp; Buy</a>, Met Craig v87 from our Discord server, live shows Knightmare Live show, The Dark Room, see news games coming: Alley Cat Games’ new games coming, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413469/adas-dream">Ada’s Dream, </a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier">Luthier, </a><a href="https://www.whoseturn.co.uk/">WTIIA</a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier"> live show</a></span></li>
<li>Lewis’s Family Day at UKGE: Family Zone, Getting some family games, Hunting down them bargains, New <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15512/incan-gold">Diamant</a>: £12, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-of-arnak">Lost Ruins of Arnak</a>: £40, One big punt…One regret</li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel’s show reviewed: </span>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">pickups: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338467/zuuli"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zuuli</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> promo (buy), <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412576/forest-shuffle-alpine-expansion">Forest Shuffle: Alpine,</a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46/medici">Medici, </a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349963/age-of-comics-the-golden-years">Age of Comics</a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46/medici"> </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Claire buying game: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return to Dark Tower</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Played: </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper">Sea Salt &amp; Paper</a>, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359152/marvel-remix"><span style="font-weight:400;">Marvel Remix, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410991/looot">Looot!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396251/invincible-the-hero-building-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Demos: Invincible</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> the bo...</span></li></ul></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode UKGE 2024
Welcome to the long-awaited podcast all about the UKGE 2024 (NEC). Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam go through the thoughts and stories from the event this year and give you their opinions on whether it was the best it has ever been.
News



Meeples™ Choice Awards winners announced – Nucleum, Earth, Sky Team, White Castle (and runners up: Darwin’s Journey, Forest Shuffle, Faraway, Age of Innovation, Great Western Trail: New Zealand, Apiary, and Hooky)
Attendance figures (as mentioned the last pod): 39,306 unique; 65,281 total attendance.
UKGE Judges Awards / UKGE People’s Choice Awards £18,000 raised for charity at UKGE 2024



UKGE ’24 review

General chat about the event: Tickets, Bring & Buy, Met Craig v87 from our Discord server, live shows Knightmare Live show, The Dark Room, see news games coming: Alley Cat Games’ new games coming, Ada’s Dream, Luthier, WTIIA live show
Lewis’s Family Day at UKGE: Family Zone, Getting some family games, Hunting down them bargains, New Diamant: £12, Lost Ruins of Arnak: £40, One big punt…One regret
Joel’s show reviewed: 

pickups: Zuuli promo (buy), Forest Shuffle: Alpine,Medici, Age of Comics 
Claire buying game: Return to Dark Tower
Played: Sea Salt & Paper, Marvel Remix, Looot!
Demos: Invincible the bo...]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<h1><span style="font-weight:400;">Episode UKGE 2024</span></h1>
<p>Welcome to the long-awaited podcast all about the UKGE 2024 (NEC). Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam go through the thoughts and stories from the event this year and give you their opinions on whether it was the best it has ever been.</p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Meeples™ Choice Awards winners </span><a href="https://opinionatedgamers.com/2024/06/21/nucleum-earth-sky-team-and-the-white-castle-win-2023-meeples-choice-awards/"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Nucleum, Earth, Sky Team, White Castle (and runners up: Darwin’s Journey, Forest Shuffle, Faraway, Age of Innovation, Great Western Trail: New Zealand, Apiary, and Hooky)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://aagc.games/blog/uk-games-expo-2024-in-review"><span style="font-weight:400;">Attendance figures</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (as mentioned the last pod): 39,306 unique; 65,281 total attendance.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/show/uk-games-expo-awards-2024/"><span style="font-weight:400;">UKGE Judges Awards</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> / </span><a href="https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/content/news/peoples-choice-awards-2024/"><span style="font-weight:400;">UKGE People’s Choice Awards</span></a><b> £18,000 raised for charity at UKGE 2024</b></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>UKGE ’24 review</h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">General chat about the event: Tickets, </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368557/heroscape-master-set-age-of-annihilation">Bring &amp; Buy</a>, Met Craig v87 from our Discord server, live shows Knightmare Live show, The Dark Room, see news games coming: Alley Cat Games’ new games coming, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413469/adas-dream">Ada’s Dream, </a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier">Luthier, </a><a href="https://www.whoseturn.co.uk/">WTIIA</a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier"> live show</a></span></li>
<li>Lewis’s Family Day at UKGE: Family Zone, Getting some family games, Hunting down them bargains, New <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15512/incan-gold">Diamant</a>: £12, <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312484/lost-ruins-of-arnak">Lost Ruins of Arnak</a>: £40, One big punt…One regret</li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel’s show reviewed: </span>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">pickups: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338467/zuuli"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zuuli</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> promo (buy), <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412576/forest-shuffle-alpine-expansion">Forest Shuffle: Alpine,</a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46/medici">Medici, </a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349963/age-of-comics-the-golden-years">Age of Comics</a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46/medici"> </a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Claire buying game: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256680/return-to-dark-tower"><span style="font-weight:400;">Return to Dark Tower</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Played: </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper">Sea Salt &amp; Paper</a>, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359152/marvel-remix"><span style="font-weight:400;">Marvel Remix, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410991/looot">Looot!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396251/invincible-the-hero-building-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Demos: Invincible</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> the board game, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276086/hamlet-the-village-building-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hamlet</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> , </span><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417197/rebirth">Rebirth</a>, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376573/to-glory"><span style="font-weight:400;">To Glory</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">! gimmick, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410291/heat-heavy-rain"><span style="font-weight:400;">Heat: Heavy Rain 2nd expansion, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368557/heroscape-master-set-age-of-annihilation">HeroScape, </a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417751/towers-of-ra"><span style="font-weight:400;">Towers of Ra!, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378524/monsters-of-loch-lomond"><span style="font-weight:400;">Monsters of Loch Lomond, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403441/windmill-valley"><span style="font-weight:400;">Windmill Valley, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397931/deep-regrets">Deep Regrets, </a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358079/dying-light-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dying Light</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam’s show reviewed:</span>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423270/moving-wild"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bought items: Moving Wild, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359962/redwood"><span style="font-weight:400;">Redwood</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331106/the-witcher-old-world"><span style="font-weight:400;">Played games; The Witcher: Old World, </span></a><a href="https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/13-beavers/"><span style="font-weight:400;">13 Beavers, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397788/worms-the-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Worms: The Board Game, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/388692/timeless-journeys-the-italian-grand-tour"><span style="font-weight:400;">Timeless Journeys: The Italian Grand Tour, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413838/sakana-stack"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sakana Stack, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266810/paladins-of-the-west-kingdom"><span style="font-weight:400;">Paladins of the West Kingdom, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387515/kavango">Kavango, </a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397931/deep-regrets">Deep Regrets</a></li>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Surprise selfie: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@cakeswithfaces"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cakes With Faces</span></a></li>
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</li>
<li>Nick’s time at the show:
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight:400;">Booth setup, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417197/rebirth"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rebirth, </span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">Press event, working o</span><span style="font-weight:400;">n the Mighty Board’s booth </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Evening gaming, </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291453/scout"><span style="font-weight:400;">Scout, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332393/bridge-city-poker"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bridge City Poker, </span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390094/ftw">FTW! did get to see: </a></span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence"><span style="font-weight:400;">SETI, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier"><span style="font-weight:400;">Luthier, </span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/330254/colostle">Colostle Solo RPG</a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390094/ftw"> expansions</a></span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Youtube – </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg"><span style="font-weight:400;">DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> please like subscribe to our channel </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</span></a></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Episode UKGE 2024
Welcome to the long-awaited podcast all about the UKGE 2024 (NEC). Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam go through the thoughts and stories from the event this year and give you their opinions on whether it was the best it has ever been.
News



Meeples™ Choice Awards winners announced – Nucleum, Earth, Sky Team, White Castle (and runners up: Darwin’s Journey, Forest Shuffle, Faraway, Age of Innovation, Great Western Trail: New Zealand, Apiary, and Hooky)
Attendance figures (as mentioned the last pod): 39,306 unique; 65,281 total attendance.
UKGE Judges Awards / UKGE People’s Choice Awards £18,000 raised for charity at UKGE 2024



UKGE ’24 review

General chat about the event: Tickets, Bring & Buy, Met Craig v87 from our Discord server, live shows Knightmare Live show, The Dark Room, see news games coming: Alley Cat Games’ new games coming, Ada’s Dream, Luthier, WTIIA live show
Lewis’s Family Day at UKGE: Family Zone, Getting some family games, Hunting down them bargains, New Diamant: £12, Lost Ruins of Arnak: £40, One big punt…One regret
Joel’s show reviewed: 

pickups: Zuuli promo (buy), Forest Shuffle: Alpine,Medici, Age of Comics 
Claire buying game: Return to Dark Tower
Played: Sea Salt & Paper, Marvel Remix, Looot!
Demos: Invincible the bo...]]>
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                    <![CDATA[130 Devon Dice Podcast News-a-palooza August 24]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[<h2>Joel, Nick, and Sam bring the latest podcast for all their news, crowdfunding and what they have been playing in the world board games</h2>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Holy Grail games Another one </span><a href="https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53326/holy-grail-games-folds#:~:text=Holy%20Grail%20Games%20has%20ceased,'Caesar's%20Empire'%22"><span style="font-weight:400;">bites the dust</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/08/14/asmodees-boardgamearena-buyout-reaps-rewards-as-service-passes-10-million-accounts/"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGA is doing well in its post-Asmodee-acquisition era</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266524/parks"><span style="font-weight:400;">Parks</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> is removed from BGA</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425549/moon-colony-bloodbath"><span style="font-weight:400;">Moon Colony Bloodbath</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – A new Donald X. Vaccarino deck building + destruction of a shared deck</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/164523/transform-yourself-into-new-mages-in-res-arcana-du"><span style="font-weight:400;">Res Arcana Duo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Yet Another 2-player Redux</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://stonemaiergames.com/games/stamp-swap/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stamp Swap</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Stonemeier’s next game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A couple of notable expansions coming soon:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396802/gaia-project-the-lost-fleet"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://le-peuple-du-dessous/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Faraway: Le Peuple du Dessous</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (“The People Underneath”)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425125/hundred-acre-wood-fluxx"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hundred Acre Wood Fluxx</span></a></li>
</ul>
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</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Upcoming Local Conventions</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/ocean-city-games-expo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games Group.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Devon Boardgame Weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> @ the Fox &amp; Hounds – 8-10th November</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">(both squeezed in-between Essen (early Oct) and Gridcon (mid Nov)</span></i></li>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludicreations/so-youve-been-cursed"><span style="font-weight:400;">So You’ve Been Cursed</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (4 days left) – Followup sequel to So You’ve Been Eaten</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/tir-na-nog-reprint-tir-na-nog-escape"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tír na nÓg</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (12 days left) – reprint and expansion</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a></a></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Joel, Nick, and Sam bring the latest podcast for all their news, crowdfunding and what they have been playing in the world board games
News

Holy Grail games Another one bites the dust
BGA is doing well in its post-Asmodee-acquisition era
Parks is removed from BGA
Moon Colony Bloodbath – A new Donald X. Vaccarino deck building + destruction of a shared deck
Res Arcana Duo – Yet Another 2-player Redux
Stamp Swap – Stonemeier’s next game
A couple of notable expansions coming soon:

Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet
Faraway: Le Peuple du Dessous (“The People Underneath”)
Hundred Acre Wood Fluxx



Upcoming Local Conventions



Ocean City Games Expo – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games Group.
Devon Boardgame Weekend @ the Fox & Hounds – 8-10th November




(both squeezed in-between Essen (early Oct) and Gridcon (mid Nov)

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

So You’ve Been Cursed (4 days left) – Followup sequel to So You’ve Been Eaten
Tír na nÓg (12 days left) – reprint and expansion
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                    <![CDATA[130 Devon Dice Podcast News-a-palooza August 24]]>
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                    <![CDATA[<h2>Joel, Nick, and Sam bring the latest podcast for all their news, crowdfunding and what they have been playing in the world board games</h2>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Holy Grail games Another one </span><a href="https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53326/holy-grail-games-folds#:~:text=Holy%20Grail%20Games%20has%20ceased,'Caesar's%20Empire'%22"><span style="font-weight:400;">bites the dust</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/08/14/asmodees-boardgamearena-buyout-reaps-rewards-as-service-passes-10-million-accounts/"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGA is doing well in its post-Asmodee-acquisition era</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266524/parks"><span style="font-weight:400;">Parks</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> is removed from BGA</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425549/moon-colony-bloodbath"><span style="font-weight:400;">Moon Colony Bloodbath</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – A new Donald X. Vaccarino deck building + destruction of a shared deck</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/164523/transform-yourself-into-new-mages-in-res-arcana-du"><span style="font-weight:400;">Res Arcana Duo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Yet Another 2-player Redux</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://stonemaiergames.com/games/stamp-swap/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stamp Swap</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Stonemeier’s next game</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">A couple of notable expansions coming soon:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396802/gaia-project-the-lost-fleet"><span style="font-weight:400;">Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="http://le-peuple-du-dessous/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Faraway: Le Peuple du Dessous</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (“The People Underneath”)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425125/hundred-acre-wood-fluxx"><span style="font-weight:400;">Hundred Acre Wood Fluxx</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Upcoming Local Conventions</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type:none;">
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/ocean-city-games-expo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ocean City Games Expo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games Group.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Devon Boardgame Weekend</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> @ the Fox &amp; Hounds – 8-10th November</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><i><span style="font-weight:400;">(both squeezed in-between Essen (early Oct) and Gridcon (mid Nov)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludicreations/so-youve-been-cursed"><span style="font-weight:400;">So You’ve Been Cursed</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (4 days left) – Followup sequel to So You’ve Been Eaten</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/tir-na-nog-reprint-tir-na-nog-escape"><span style="font-weight:400;">Tír na nÓg</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (12 days left) – reprint and expansion</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brotherwise/the-stormlight-archive-rpg?ref=section-homepage-projectcollection-1-staff-picks-popular&amp;category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ="><span style="font-weight:400;">Cosmere RPG</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – Brandon Sanderson (4 days left)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/rayboxgames/the-cats-of-mont-saint-michel"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Cats of Mont Saint Michel</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (4 days left)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming Soon</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/ra-pharaoh-edition-reprint-and-more"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ra reprint + expansion + Ra &amp; Write</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape"><span style="font-weight:400;">I Made You A Mix Tape</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (~November)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starlinggames/everdell-duo"><span style="font-weight:400;">Everdell Duo</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eaglegryphon/speakeasy-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawE4Qf9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc35VirVy0nvuleD0s3x8ffolf5qHHR3JE6ahc1ORe-M2TxcIZMTxLqOvQ_aem_n5-mDrr9L2lf_1jAi5d62Q"><span style="font-weight:400;">Speakeasy</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> 26th September</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/eagle-gryphon-games/cookie-champion/updates/3"><span style="font-weight:400;">La Pâtisserie Rococo</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> November</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420077/the-mandalorian-adventures"><span style="font-weight:400;">Mandalorian Adventurers, </span></a><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287810/new-phone-who-dis"><span style="font-weight:400;">New Phone; who Dis?</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Arcs</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold"><span style="font-weight:400;">River of Gold</span></a></p>
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News

Holy Grail games Another one bites the dust
BGA is doing well in its post-Asmodee-acquisition era
Parks is removed from BGA
Moon Colony Bloodbath – A new Donald X. Vaccarino deck building + destruction of a shared deck
Res Arcana Duo – Yet Another 2-player Redux
Stamp Swap – Stonemeier’s next game
A couple of notable expansions coming soon:

Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet
Faraway: Le Peuple du Dessous (“The People Underneath”)
Hundred Acre Wood Fluxx



Upcoming Local Conventions



Ocean City Games Expo – gaming convention in Plymouth on 26th October – run by Andy Bright, from our Monday Night Games Group.
Devon Boardgame Weekend @ the Fox & Hounds – 8-10th November




(both squeezed in-between Essen (early Oct) and Gridcon (mid Nov)

Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

So You’ve Been Cursed (4 days left) – Followup sequel to So You’ve Been Eaten
Tír na nÓg (12 days left) – reprint and expansion
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                    <![CDATA[129 Devon Dice News Show Podcast, plus crowdfunding and played games]]>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[<p>Joel, Sam, and Nick are back with another captivating episode of their board gaming podcast, bringing you all the latest and greatest from the gaming world. In this episode, number 129, they delve into the exciting news of the winners from the Spiel des Jahres, the prestigious game awards that every enthusiast eagerly anticipates. They also take an in-depth look at the crowdfunding sector, discussing the latest trends, successful campaigns, and upcoming projects that have the community buzzing. Additionally, they share their personal experiences with the games they’ve been playing recently, offering insights and recommendations for your next gaming session. Tune in for a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the board gaming landscape!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">also, on the 3rd of August is the 24-Hour Board gaming marathon where and Joel ad Claire will be. watch the live stream from your chair and pop along. https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> or their Facebook page and </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">SdJ winners were announced </span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">minutes</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;"> ago:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Kinderspiel </b><span style="font-weight:400;">des Jahres (kids’ game of the year): </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368899/magic-keys"><b>Magic Keys</b></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Kennerspiel </b><span style="font-weight:400;">des Jahres (connoisseur’s game of the year):</span> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak"><b>Daybreak</b></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Spiel </b><span style="font-weight:400;">des Jahres (game of the year): </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team"><b>Sky Team</b></a></li>
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<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exoticcancer/nightshift-0">Nightshift,</a> has</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">been and gone </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tettix/deep-regrets-an-unfortunate-fishing-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Deep Regrets: An Unfortunate Fishing Game,</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam should explain again because the other podcast hasn’t gone out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marcduer/zoo-tycoon-the-board-game-new-shores"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game – New Shores,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/rolling-board-game-bags-and-artist-series-playmats-by-allplay"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rolling Board Game Bags &amp; Artist Illustrated Playmats,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plaidhatgames/wandering-galaxy-a-crossroads-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rokr-official/the-last-city-rokrs-futuristic-marble-run"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Last City – ROKR’s Futuristic Marble Run,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swavc/just-another-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Just Another Board Game,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elzra/catacombs-fortress?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery_category_newest"><span></span></a></li></ul>]]>
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                    <![CDATA[Joel, Sam, and Nick are back with another captivating episode of their board gaming podcast, bringing you all the latest and greatest from the gaming world. In this episode, number 129, they delve into the exciting news of the winners from the Spiel des Jahres, the prestigious game awards that every enthusiast eagerly anticipates. They also take an in-depth look at the crowdfunding sector, discussing the latest trends, successful campaigns, and upcoming projects that have the community buzzing. Additionally, they share their personal experiences with the games they’ve been playing recently, offering insights and recommendations for your next gaming session. Tune in for a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the board gaming landscape!
also, on the 3rd of August is the 24-Hour Board gaming marathon where and Joel ad Claire will be. watch the live stream from your chair and pop along. https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/ or their Facebook page and 
News

SdJ winners were announced minutes ago:

Kinderspiel des Jahres (kids’ game of the year): Magic Keys
Kennerspiel des Jahres (connoisseur’s game of the year): Daybreak
Spiel des Jahres (game of the year): Sky Team



Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Nightshift, has been and gone 
Deep Regrets: An Unfortunate Fishing Game, – Sam should explain again because the other podcast hasn’t gone out 
Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game – New Shores,
Rolling Board Game Bags & Artist Illustrated Playmats,
Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game,
The Last City – ROKR’s Futuristic Marble Run,
Just Another Board Game,
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                    <![CDATA[<p>Joel, Sam, and Nick are back with another captivating episode of their board gaming podcast, bringing you all the latest and greatest from the gaming world. In this episode, number 129, they delve into the exciting news of the winners from the Spiel des Jahres, the prestigious game awards that every enthusiast eagerly anticipates. They also take an in-depth look at the crowdfunding sector, discussing the latest trends, successful campaigns, and upcoming projects that have the community buzzing. Additionally, they share their personal experiences with the games they’ve been playing recently, offering insights and recommendations for your next gaming session. Tune in for a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the board gaming landscape!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">also, on the 3rd of August is the 24-Hour Board gaming marathon where and Joel ad Claire will be. watch the live stream from your chair and pop along. https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> or their Facebook page and </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">News</span></h2>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">SdJ winners were announced </span><i><span style="font-weight:400;">minutes</span></i><span style="font-weight:400;"> ago:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Kinderspiel </b><span style="font-weight:400;">des Jahres (kids’ game of the year): </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368899/magic-keys"><b>Magic Keys</b></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Kennerspiel </b><span style="font-weight:400;">des Jahres (connoisseur’s game of the year):</span> <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak"><b>Daybreak</b></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><b>Spiel </b><span style="font-weight:400;">des Jahres (game of the year): </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team"><b>Sky Team</b></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Crowdfunding</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exoticcancer/nightshift-0">Nightshift,</a> has</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">been and gone </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tettix/deep-regrets-an-unfortunate-fishing-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Deep Regrets: An Unfortunate Fishing Game,</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – </span><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam should explain again because the other podcast hasn’t gone out </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marcduer/zoo-tycoon-the-board-game-new-shores"><span style="font-weight:400;">Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game – New Shores,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgametables/rolling-board-game-bags-and-artist-series-playmats-by-allplay"><span style="font-weight:400;">Rolling Board Game Bags &amp; Artist Illustrated Playmats,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/plaidhatgames/wandering-galaxy-a-crossroads-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rokr-official/the-last-city-rokrs-futuristic-marble-run"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Last City – ROKR’s Futuristic Marble Run,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swavc/just-another-board-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Just Another Board Game,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elzra/catacombs-fortress?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery_category_newest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Catacombs Fortress of Nazemoor,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lucky-duck-games/the-flames-of-fafnir?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery_category_newest"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Flames Of Fafnir – A Physics-Based Board Game,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sinisterfish/yonder?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery_category_newest"><span style="font-weight:400;">Yonder,</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/matagot/kemet-rise-of-the-gods?ref=homepage-featured_2"><span style="font-weight:400;">Kemet: Rise of the Gods,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cmon/dc-heroes-united?ref=homepage-featured_4"><span style="font-weight:400;">DC Super Heroes United,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/ice-makes/terrorscape-putrefied-enmity?ref=homepage-explore-crowdfunding_3"><span style="font-weight:400;">Terrorscape: Putrefied Enmity,</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Coming Soon</span></h2>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Kickstarter</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flyosgames/rayman-the-board-game?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery"><span style="font-weight:400;">RAYMAN® The Board Game,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alderac/dead-reckoning-port-of-call-from-aeg?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dead Reckoning Port of Call from AEG,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chadelkins/ra-pharaoh-edition-reprint-and-more?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery"><span style="font-weight:400;">RA Pharaoh Edition Reprint and More!,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vesuviusmedia/jurassic-feud?ref=discovery_category_newest?ref=discovery"><span style="font-weight:400;">Jurassic Feud,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/craniocreations/barrage-the-legendary-box?ref=discovery"><span style="font-weight:400;">Barrage: The Legendary Box,</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight:400;">Gamefound</span></h3>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/stoneblade/ascension?ref=homepage-explore-upcoming_6"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ascension Legends</span></a> <span style="font-weight:400;">launching Tuesday 23rd July</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/go-on-board/cyberpunk-2077-the-board-game?ref=homepage-explore-upcoming_18"><span style="font-weight:400;">Cyberpunk 2077 – The Board Game</span></a> <span style="font-weight:400;">launching in 40 days </span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/red-raven-games/above-and-below-haunted?ref=homepage-explore-upcoming_42"><span style="font-weight:400;">Above and Below: Haunted</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> no lunch date</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/ludically/dungeon-twister-20th-anniversary-edition?ref=homepage-explore-upcoming_61"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dungeon Twister 20th Anniversary Edition</span></a><b> 6th August </b></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/ninthhaven-games/dinogenics-new-arrivals?ref=homepage-explore-upcoming_66"><span style="font-weight:400;">DinoGenics: New Arrivals</span></a> <span style="font-weight:400;">no date</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-weight:400;">Played Games</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Joel:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349963/age-of-comics-the-golden-years"><span style="font-weight:400;">Age of Comics,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399987/a-message-from-the-stars"><span style="font-weight:400;">A Message from the Stars,</span></a></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Nick:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lots of new </span><a href="https://boardgamearena.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGA</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> games (come join us for a game – we have a discord channel for that!):</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/205398/citadels"><span style="font-weight:400;">Citadels,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/392492/stupor-mundi"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stupor Mundi,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies"><span style="font-weight:400;">Harmonies,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391834/spellbook"><span style="font-weight:400;">Spellbook</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387015/spring-cleaning"><span style="font-weight:400;">Spring Cleaning,</span></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Sam</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold"><span style="font-weight:400;">River of Gold,</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350185/draft-and-write-records"><span style="font-weight:400;">Draft &amp; Write Records,</span></a></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Ways you can engage or contact the show</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice </span><a href="https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Find us on all the socials: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/devondiceuk"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/devondiceuk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2414"><span style="font-weight:400;">BGG Guild</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On X / Twitter: </span><a href="https://twitter.com/DepressedMonk3y"><span style="font-weight:400;">@DepressedMonk3y</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/The_BreweryTour"><span style="font-weight:400;">@The_BreweryTour</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/meeplescorner"><span style="font-weight:400;">@meeplescorner</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/njshaw2"><span style="font-weight:400;">@njshaw2</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On Bluesky: </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/njshaw2.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">njshaw2.bsky.social</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/devondice.bsky.social"><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice.bsky.social</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the web: </span><a href="http://www.devondice.co.uk/"><span style="font-weight:400;">www.devondice.co.uk</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Youtube – </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhktl1qXFcpbp9CJAieZfg"><span style="font-weight:400;">DevonDiceUK</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> please like subscribe to our channel </span><a href="https://youtube.com/@DevonDice"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://youtube.com/@DevonDice</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">devondice2015@gmail.com</span></p>
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                    <![CDATA[Joel, Sam, and Nick are back with another captivating episode of their board gaming podcast, bringing you all the latest and greatest from the gaming world. In this episode, number 129, they delve into the exciting news of the winners from the Spiel des Jahres, the prestigious game awards that every enthusiast eagerly anticipates. They also take an in-depth look at the crowdfunding sector, discussing the latest trends, successful campaigns, and upcoming projects that have the community buzzing. Additionally, they share their personal experiences with the games they’ve been playing recently, offering insights and recommendations for your next gaming session. Tune in for a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the board gaming landscape!
also, on the 3rd of August is the 24-Hour Board gaming marathon where and Joel ad Claire will be. watch the live stream from your chair and pop along. https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/ or their Facebook page and 
News

SdJ winners were announced minutes ago:

Kinderspiel des Jahres (kids’ game of the year): Magic Keys
Kennerspiel des Jahres (connoisseur’s game of the year): Daybreak
Spiel des Jahres (game of the year): Sky Team



Crowdfunding
Kickstarter

Nightshift, has been and gone 
Deep Regrets: An Unfortunate Fishing Game, – Sam should explain again because the other podcast hasn’t gone out 
Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game – New Shores,
Rolling Board Game Bags & Artist Illustrated Playmats,
Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game,
The Last City – ROKR’s Futuristic Marble Run,
Just Another Board Game,
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                                            <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>News-a-palooza: Free the Meeple</em>! I’m Joel, your host, and today we’re diving into a whirlwind of board gaming news and exciting updates. Joining me is Nick, our podcast’s very own board game designer.</p>
<p><strong>News Segment:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">3:16 – </span><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/meeple-inc/updates/9"><span style="font-weight:400;">Meeple trademark dispute</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (+ </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/14/the-word-meeple-is-being-trademarked-in-the-us-in-reaction-to-cease-and-desist-activity-from-carcassonne-publisher-hans-im-glueck/"><span style="font-weight:400;">update</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">) https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/meeple-inc/updates/9</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">10:50 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an"><span style="font-weight:400;">Game Brewer shutting down https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">11:50 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103885/star-wars-x-wing-miniatures-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Wars: X-Wing</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> game </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an"><span style="font-weight:400;">not being developed anymore https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">14:20 – </span><a href="https://www.dicebreaker.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dicebreaker</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, the boardgame news site, </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/12/dicebreakers-future-remains-unclear-as-silenced-site-makes-editor-in-chief-senior-staff-writer-redundant-after-ign-takeover/"><span style="font-weight:400;">appears to be collapsing</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, 2 weeks after being bought by IGN  https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/12/dicebreakers-future-remains-unclear-as-silenced-site-makes-editor-in-chief-senior-staff-writer-redundant-after-ign-takeover/</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">15:55 – Figures for UK Games Expo attendance:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Uniques: 39,306</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Total Attendance: 65,281</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Almost 30% growth over 2023</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">19:39 – Essen Spiel </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an"><span style="font-weight:400;">sells out to exhibitors</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">21:16 – Spiel des Jahres (+ Kennerspiel) nominations </span><a href="https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nominierte-spiele-2024.html"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nominierte-spiele-2024.html</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">SdJ: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sky Team</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376683/in-the-footsteps-of-darwin"><span style="font-weight:400;">In the Footsteps of Darwin</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376683/in-the-footsteps-of-darwin</span></li>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to News-a-palooza: Free the Meeple! I’m Joel, your host, and today we’re diving into a whirlwind of board gaming news and exciting updates. Joining me is Nick, our podcast’s very own board game designer.
News Segment:
3:16 – Meeple trademark dispute (+ update) https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/meeple-inc/updates/9
10:50 – Game Brewer shutting down https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an
11:50 – Star Wars: X-Wing game not being developed anymore https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an
14:20 – Dicebreaker, the boardgame news site, appears to be collapsing, 2 weeks after being bought by IGN  https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/12/dicebreakers-future-remains-unclear-as-silenced-site-makes-editor-in-chief-senior-staff-writer-redundant-after-ign-takeover/
15:55 – Figures for UK Games Expo attendance:

Uniques: 39,306
Total Attendance: 65,281
Almost 30% growth over 2023

19:39 – Essen Spiel sells out to exhibitors
21:16 – Spiel des Jahres (+ Kennerspiel) nominations announced: https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nominierte-spiele-2024.html

SdJ: Sky Team, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team
In the Footsteps of Darwin, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376683/in-the-footsteps-of-darwin
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                    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <em>News-a-palooza: Free the Meeple</em>! I’m Joel, your host, and today we’re diving into a whirlwind of board gaming news and exciting updates. Joining me is Nick, our podcast’s very own board game designer.</p>
<p><strong>News Segment:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">3:16 – </span><a href="https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/meeple-inc/updates/9"><span style="font-weight:400;">Meeple trademark dispute</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (+ </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/14/the-word-meeple-is-being-trademarked-in-the-us-in-reaction-to-cease-and-desist-activity-from-carcassonne-publisher-hans-im-glueck/"><span style="font-weight:400;">update</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">) https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/meeple-inc/updates/9</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">10:50 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an"><span style="font-weight:400;">Game Brewer shutting down https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">11:50 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103885/star-wars-x-wing-miniatures-game"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Wars: X-Wing</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> game </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an"><span style="font-weight:400;">not being developed anymore https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">14:20 – </span><a href="https://www.dicebreaker.com/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Dicebreaker</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, the boardgame news site, </span><a href="https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/12/dicebreakers-future-remains-unclear-as-silenced-site-makes-editor-in-chief-senior-staff-writer-redundant-after-ign-takeover/"><span style="font-weight:400;">appears to be collapsing</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, 2 weeks after being bought by IGN  https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/12/dicebreakers-future-remains-unclear-as-silenced-site-makes-editor-in-chief-senior-staff-writer-redundant-after-ign-takeover/</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">15:55 – Figures for UK Games Expo attendance:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Uniques: 39,306</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Total Attendance: 65,281</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Almost 30% growth over 2023</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">19:39 – Essen Spiel </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an"><span style="font-weight:400;">sells out to exhibitors</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">21:16 – Spiel des Jahres (+ Kennerspiel) nominations </span><a href="https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nominierte-spiele-2024.html"><span style="font-weight:400;">announced</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nominierte-spiele-2024.html</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">SdJ: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team"><span style="font-weight:400;">Sky Team</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376683/in-the-footsteps-of-darwin"><span style="font-weight:400;">In the Footsteps of Darwin</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376683/in-the-footsteps-of-darwin</span></li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">and </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393325/captain-flip"><span style="font-weight:400;">Captain Flip</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393325/captain-flip</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">KSdJ: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak"><span style="font-weight:400;">Daybreak</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">; https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak</span></p>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350933/the-guild-of-merchant-explorers"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Guild of Merchant Explorers</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">; https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350933/the-guild-of-merchant-explorers</span></p>
<p><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ticket to Ride Legacy – Legends of the West</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west</span></p>
<p><strong>Coming Soon:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">29:14 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair"><span style="font-weight:400;">Star Trek: Captain’s Chair</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;">: A Star Trek game using the Imperium games’ design https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">32:55 – Sky Team expansion announced: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423177/sky-team-turbulence"><span style="font-weight:400;">Turbulence https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423177/sky-team-turbulence</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">34:36 – Forest Shuffle expansion: </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3316514/new-expansion-woodland-edge-2024"><span style="font-weight:400;">Woodland Edge https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3316514/new-expansion-woodland-edge-2024</span></a></p>
<p><strong>Played Games:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">36:40 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387514/stonespine-architects"><span style="font-weight:400;">Stonespine Architects https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387514/stonespine-architects</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">33:12 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380938/archeos-society"><span style="font-weight:400;">Archeos Society  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380938/archeos-society</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">46:09 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351810/viking-see-saw"><span style="font-weight:400;">Viking See-Saw  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351810/viking-see-saw</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">49:56 – </span><a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406257/sumo"><span style="font-weight:400;">SUMO  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406257/sumo</span></a></p>
<p><strong>Non-Gaming Interests:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">52:53 – </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16026746/"><span style="font-weight:400;">X-Men ‘97  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16026746/</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">1:00:30 – </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13016388/episodes/"><span style="font-weight:400;">3 Body Problem</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – awesome! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13016388/episodes/</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">1:01:14 – </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439572/"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Flash</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – not bad! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439572/</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">1:03:15 – </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109254/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Beverly Hills Cop 3</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> – not good. Not good at all. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109254/</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">1:05:14 – </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9224104/"><span style="font-weight:400;">Meg 2: The Trench</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9224104/</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">1:06:15 – </span><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676048/"><span style="font-weight:400;">The Marvels</span></a><span style="font-weight:400;"> (end credits were the best bit) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676048/</span></p>
<p>Tune in for all this and more as we navigate the latest in board gaming and beyond. It’s a News-a-palooza you won’t want to miss!</p>
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                    <![CDATA[Welcome to News-a-palooza: Free the Meeple! I’m Joel, your host, and today we’re diving into a whirlwind of board gaming news and exciting updates. Joining me is Nick, our podcast’s very own board game designer.
News Segment:
3:16 – Meeple trademark dispute (+ update) https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/meeple-inc/updates/9
10:50 – Game Brewer shutting down https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an
11:50 – Star Wars: X-Wing game not being developed anymore https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162203/spiel-essen-24-sells-out-game-brewer-shuts-down-an
14:20 – Dicebreaker, the boardgame news site, appears to be collapsing, 2 weeks after being bought by IGN  https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/12/dicebreakers-future-remains-unclear-as-silenced-site-makes-editor-in-chief-senior-staff-writer-redundant-after-ign-takeover/
15:55 – Figures for UK Games Expo attendance:

Uniques: 39,306
Total Attendance: 65,281
Almost 30% growth over 2023

19:39 – Essen Spiel sells out to exhibitors
21:16 – Spiel des Jahres (+ Kennerspiel) nominations announced: https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nominierte-spiele-2024.html

SdJ: Sky Team, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373106/sky-team
In the Footsteps of Darwin, https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/376683/in-the-footsteps-of-darwin
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