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147 Devon Dice Podcast The Christmas Show 2025

146 Devon Dice Podcast News and Crowdfunding Show plus Conventions Wrap-up!

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 Rove: Anchorpoint expansion – [ends 8th Dec] Coming soon: RA: The Dice Game & Rheinlander – updated versions of some Knizia games, with Ian O’Toole artwork, start 2nd Dec. Tigris & Euphrates – a new edition of another beloved classic Knizia game, with Ian O’Toole artwork, starts Jan ‘26. Terraforming Mars: Legacy – 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. Conventions Wrap-up Conventions we’ve been at recently Essen Spiel – 22th – 25th Oct – we couldn’t make it. Sounded fun though. 😀 See Nick’s Essen pics on the website Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October Wrap-up Ocean City Games Expo – 25th October Wrap-up Brethren Gridcon – 21st – 23rd November Wrap-up Played together: Boss Fighter QR Railway Boom Pirate Republic: Africa Gambit Sanctuary Return to Dark Tower Light Speed Arena Wroth Joel’s Plays: Emberheart Railway Boom again  Coming of Age Boss Fighter QR again Fearless Tag Team Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth: Allies expansion Nick’s Plays: Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship

145 Devon Dice Podcast October News Show ’25

144 Devon Dice Podcast Board Game Talk Show September

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 Last Week of Summer Gamefound Ark Nova – 3Dition Blood Rage: Valhalla Played Games Nick Vantage Star Trek: Captain’s Chair Sail (on BGA) Joel Vantage Flash Point: Legacy of Flame Ways you can engage or contact the show Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z Find us on all the socials: @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild On X / Twitter: @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @njshaw2   On Bluesky: njshaw2.bsky.social, devondice.bsky.social On the web: www.devondice.co.uk YouTube – DevonDiceUK Please like and subscribe to our channel: https://youtube.com/@DevonDice devondice2015@gmail.com

143 Devon Dice Podcast News, played board games and other stuff August ’25

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 Flip Voyage – sequel to Flip City – running until 20th August Gamefound Tabletop Inc: Crowdfunding Revolution Played Games Nick Steam Power London (2nd ed) Flip 7 Hutan: Life in the Rainforest (BGA) Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor (BGA) Tenby Unmatched Joel Vantage Lost Ruins of Arnak: Adventure Chest Above and Below: Haunted Sam Galileo Galilei Arcs Petiquette – preview Oink game Wriggle Roulette – preview Oink game   Non-Gaming Stuff: Nick TV: House MD (finally getting around to watching it); Marvel Ironheart Anyone watched any of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 yet?… (me: waiting to start) Joel Movies: F1 movie, Karate Kid Legends, Superman, Fantastic 4: First Steps Video Games: Blue Prince, Crime Scene cleaner, Paint spray sim, Robo Cop Rogue City, Police sim Sam 28 Years Later (cinema), Murderbot (Apple TV+), Bobiverse (book series), Indiana Jones & The Great Circle (game) Ways you can engage or contact the show Here is the link to our Discord channel, Devon Dice: https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z Find us on all the socials: @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild On X / Twitter: @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @njshaw2   On Bluesky: njshaw2.bsky.social, devondice.bsky.social On the web: www.devondice.co.uk Youtube – DevonDiceUK Please like and subscribe to our channel: https://youtube.com/@DevonDice devondice2015@gmail.com