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  • Episode 177 - Vantage, Covenant, The Druids of Edora, and Nemesis Retaliation

    Episode 177 - Vantage, Covenant, The Druids of Edora, and Nemesis Retaliation
    Nov 30 2025

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    In Episode 177 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads dive into four wildly different games—ranging from cinematic sci-fi terror to cosy druidic engine-building—with all the usual banter, questionable metaphors, and unsolicited opinions.

    We start at high altitude with Vantage, the new epic story based exploration game from Jamey Stegmaier and Stonemaier Games. Can we finally have a Stonemaier game that Andy actually likes? We then travel over the Misty Mountains and go full diggy diggy hole in Covenant from Devir, a worker placement game that is tight on actions and full of theme. Things then become calmer (and significantly greener) as we explore The Druids of Edora—a colourful, dice placement game from Stefan Feld. And finally, we head directly into the vents with our smart rifles ready to rock for Nemesis: Retaliation, the latest addition to Awaken Realms' survival-horror series. Expect panic, betrayal, epic alien encounters, and a weirdly sexy alien.

    And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!

    Podcast Contents

    00:02:52 Vantage

    00:23:35 Covenant

    00:42.27 The Druids of Edora

    00:57:55 Nemesis: Retaliation

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    1 h y 13 m
  • #Ramshackle - Kids Games

    #Ramshackle - Kids Games
    Nov 23 2025

    Sid and Rory sit down for a chat about some board games that they've been playing with their kids.

    00:01:53 Spy Guy Fantasy

    00:10:30 Under the Mango Tree

    00:17:04 MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park

    00:26:36 Flow

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    38 m
  • Episode 176 - Malediction, Wroth, Canal Houses, Steam Power, White Castle Duel and Bladerunner RPG

    Episode 176 - Malediction, Wroth, Canal Houses, Steam Power, White Castle Duel and Bladerunner RPG
    Nov 11 2025
    To support Movember go to https://uk.movember.com/ In Episode 176 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads tackle a monster lineup of games covering curses, canals, castles, and cyberpunk chaos. From deep Euros to dicey duels and dystopian roleplay, it's a feast of cardboard, neon and noodles. Hot from our painting challenge, we start with dark rituals and wicked words of Malediction in this spell-slinging game of grimdark miniature combat. Then it's onto Wroth, the latest offering from Chip Theory games; a dice pool area control game that full of neon colours. Things calm down (sort of) with the charming card game Canal Houses, all about building along the waterways of Amsterdam. Beautifully thematic, deeply puzzly, and wetter than a typical UK summer. Next up, we turn the dials and stoke the engines in Steam Power, a game that puts logistics and efficiency at the heart of its design—perfect for anyone who loves their cubes neatly aligned. But we can't help feel we've played it before. And in The White Castle Duel, Two players enter the castle, one player leaves (hopefully with honour intact). We test the head-to-head version of The White Castle and see if it captures the elegance and crunch of the original. Finally, we step into the neon rain for the Blade Runner RPG withe the second case file Fiery Angels, diving into a world of mystery, moral choices, and melancholy monologues. Expect less shooting, more brooding. And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]! Podcast Contents 00:07:15 Malediction 00:14:15 Wroth 00:25:00 Canal Houses 00:30:12 Steam Power 00:40:52 Terra Mystica 00:43:15 The White Castle Duel 00:51:45 Blade Runner RPG: Case File 02 - Fiery Angels For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show. Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway 😉 👥Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyhedroncollider Threads: https://www.threads.net/@polyhedroncollider 🎧The latest episode is available to listen on the following pod-cast services: iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-polyhedron-collider-cast/id1087398150 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAPFNc5rE6JURNYakNzA3 Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eba45bc5-0a1d-493c-bbbd-024fe5714147/the-polyhedron-collider-cast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@polyhedroncollider Player FM - https://player.fm/series/the-polyhedron-collider-cast Podbay - http://podbay.fm/show/1087398150 Or you can add the http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Polyhedron Collider Cast RSS feed to your favourite podcast player Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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  • Episode 175 - More Essen Picks Ayar, Æterna, Galileo Galilei, & Battle for Hoth

    Episode 175 - More Essen Picks Ayar, Æterna, Galileo Galilei, & Battle for Hoth
    Oct 19 2025

    We may have already put out a Spiel Essen preview list, but in this episode we talk about some games coming to Essen that we have actually played, including a hot of the press review of Ayar: Children of the Sun, the latest euro board game from Fabio Lopiano and Mandela Fernandez-Grandon. We also work as struggling artists in Bohemiums, race across space and try not to get blown up in Galaxy Trucker: Do What?!, and solve ancient maths puzzles in cutesy family game Kingdom Crossing.

    But wait, there's more, we also attempt to rule Rome in Æterna, discover the stars in Galileo Galilei, and recreate the one of the most awesome battle scenes in Star Wars Battle for Hoth.

    And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!

    Podcast Contents

    00:11:12 Galaxy Trucker: Do What?!

    00:14:46 Kingdom Crossing

    00:19:04 Ayar: Children of the Sun

    00:40:17 Æterna (Aeturna)

    00:50:47 Galileo Galilei

    01:01:45 Battle for Hoth

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    1 h y 13 m
  • #Ramshackle 003 - Spiel Essen 2025 Top Picks

    #Ramshackle 003 - Spiel Essen 2025 Top Picks
    Oct 12 2025

    Spiel Essen 2025 is just two weeks away, so Andy and Steve take us through their top picks for the show, picking out the best board games that have tickled our fancy and that we hope to play in the near future.

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    Games Mentioned

    00:03:57 SETI: Space Agencies
    00:07:44 Trickerion: Anniversary Edition and Revenant
    00:08:46 Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
    00:12:34 Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
    00:14:52 Breaking Moon
    00:18:20 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth – Allies
    00:20:08 The White Castle Duel
    00:23:17 Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth
    00:25:41 Era of Atlantis
    00:31:02 Tianxia and Thebai
    00:38:30 Ayar: Children of the Sun
    00:43:06 Ada's Dream, Baghdad: The City of Peace, and Barbecubes

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    48 m
  • Episode 174 - Leaders, Earth, Prowl Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information

    Episode 174 - Leaders, Earth, Prowl Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information
    Sep 28 2025

    In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dig into Earth, Leaders, Prowl: Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information—a mix of ecosystems, animal politics, and top-secret espionage, with the usual Collider banter along the way.

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    In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys dig into some very different tabletop experiences—from lush engine-building to sneaky strategy and top-secret dossiers.

    First is Leaders, quite literally hot off the press from Tabletop Scotland Then we get our hands dirty with Earth, the card-driven tableau builder where ecosystems bloom and combos flourish. We then engage in a little two-player espionage in Classified Information and provoke all out chaos in Prowl: Clans & Cunning

    Alongside the reviews, there's the usual Collider mix of banter, tangents, and questionable metaphors (and of course discussions about the best motorway).

    And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]!

    Podcast Contents

    00:02:00 Tabletop Scotland
    00:05:19 Leaders
    00:13:59 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
    00:17:51 Earth
    00:32:50 Classified Information
    00:46:38 Prowl: Clans & Cunning

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  • #Ramshackle - Dan Hughes and Coraquest

    #Ramshackle - Dan Hughes and Coraquest
    Sep 14 2025

    In this special Ramshackle episode, Sid and Rory are joined by none other than Dan Hughes—co-designer of CoraQuest (with his daughter, Cora), Dice Tower regular, and co-host of Sporadically Board.

    We chat with Dan about the origins of CoraQuest, from a lockdown project to a full-blown published success, and what it's like designing games with kids. Along the way, we discuss the challenges of playing games with your kids, what works, what doesn't, and how to do with a bad loser.

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Episode 173 – Pax Pamir, Fate of the Fellowship, Sengoku, Ink & a Dash of Cthulhu

    Episode 173 – Pax Pamir, Fate of the Fellowship, Sengoku, Ink & a Dash of Cthulhu
    Sep 7 2025
    In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we tackle Pax Pamir, The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, General Orders: Sengoku Jidai, and Ink, while Sid shares his eldritch adventures at a live Call of Cthulhu show in Edinburgh. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we're knee-deep in intrigue, fellowship, feudal battles, and… calligraphy? That's right, we've got a varied lineup of games to talk about, and plenty of banter to go with it. As always, expect a healthy mix of strategy talk, tangents, and the usual Collider nonsense. Sid & the Call of Cthulhu Live Sid takes a detour from the tabletop to Edinburgh, where he experienced a live Call of Cthulhu performance. Expect tales of eldritch horror, theatrical madness, and perhaps one or two sanity checks. Pax Pamir We revisit Cole Wehrle's masterpiece of politics, shifting alliances, and fragile empires in 19th century Afghanistan. Is it still as brilliant—and brutal—as we remember? The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship Middle-earth gets a fresh spin in this new take on Tolkien's epic. We explore whether it captures the tension, the drama, and the journey of the Fellowship (with fewer second breakfasts). General Orders: Sengoku Jidai Two players, one board, and a battle for feudal Japan. From the minds behind Undaunted, this tight tactical skirmish impressed us with its elegance and depth. Ink A light pattern game that's quick to teach but surprisingly tricky to master. Perfect for when your brain's fried after too much Pax Pamir. And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]! Podcast Contents 00:04:10 Call of Cthulhu Live 00:11:06 Tabletop Scotland 00:13:46 Airecon North West 00:15:42 Pax Pamir: Second Edition 00:29:38 Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 00:42:35 General Orders: World War II and General Orders: Sengoku Jidai 00:53:43 Ink For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show. Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway 😉 👥Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyhedroncollider Threads: https://www.threads.net/@polyhedroncollider 🎧The latest episode is available to listen on the following pod-cast services: iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-polyhedron-collider-cast/id1087398150 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAPFNc5rE6JURNYakNzA3 Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eba45bc5-0a1d-493c-bbbd-024fe5714147/the-polyhedron-collider-cast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@polyhedroncollider Player FM - https://player.fm/series/the-polyhedron-collider-cast Podbay - http://podbay.fm/show/1087398150 Or you can add the http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Polyhedron Collider Cast RSS feed to your favourite podcast player Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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