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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
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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:
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
KSdJ: Daybreak; https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak
The Guild of Merchant Explorers; https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350933/the-guild-of-merchant-explorers
Ticket to Ride Legacy – Legends of the West. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west
Coming Soon:
29:14 – Star Trek: Captain’s Chair: A Star Trek game using the Imperium games’ design https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422541/star-trek-captains-chair
32:55 – Sky Team expansion announced: Turbulence https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423177/sky-team-turbulence
34:36 – Forest Shuffle expansion: Woodland Edge https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3316514/new-expansion-woodland-edge-2024
Played Games:
36:40 – Stonespine Architects https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387514/stonespine-architects
33:12 – Archeos Society https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380938/archeos-society
46:09 – Viking See-Saw https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351810/viking-see-saw
49:56 – SUMO https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406257/sumo
Non-Gaming Interests:
52:53 – X-Men ‘97 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16026746/
1:00:30 – 3 Body Problem – awesome! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13016388/episodes/
1:01:14 – The Flash – not bad! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439572/
1:03:15 – Beverly Hills Cop 3 – not good. Not good at all. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109254/
1:05:14 – Meg 2: The Trench https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9224104/
1:06:15 – The Marvels (end credits were the best bit) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676048/
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!
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Joel, Nick and Sam list the Games they are excited to see at the UKGE in the NEC, Birmingham. And Lewis is here too to mock Sam about his windmill games. but first off they take a look at the winners of the BoardGameGeek Awards 2023. Enjoy the show!
2:04 – Super Quick News: BGG Golden Geek Winners announced
15:15 – Sam’s 11 Honourable Mentions:
26:57 – Nick’s Honourable Mentions: Towers of Ra (images) Find Ocean City Games Ltd on stand 2-566.
27:55 – Joel’s Honourable Mentions: Two Thin Coats Paint Range Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy on stand 1-783.
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Sorry for the massive gap between podcasts.
(must be Lewis’ favourite part of the show)
NEXT EPISODE: UKGE Preview Spectacular
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Welcome dear listeners! This is Episode 125 of the Devon Dice Podcast. In this podcast, we run down our top 5 new-to-us games on BGA! Joining Joel and Nick as they run through their top 5 games new to them that they played on Boardgame Arena first. Oh, and they also read out Sam’s too.
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Welcome to Episode 124 of our podcast, where we wrap up the latest board gaming news and delve into exciting crowdfunding projects! Joel and Nick are here to keep the gaming banter going strong bringing the latest news, crowdfunders, and what games they have been playing to the show.
First up in our “Quick” News segment, we have some thrilling announcements:
And now, onto our annual April Fools roundup, where we explore the wackiest board game announcements of the season!
In the crowdfunding corner, we highlight:
Now, onto what we’ve been playing:
That’s it for this episode! Thanks for tuning in, and remember to keep rolling those dice and flipping those cards. Until next time, happy gaming!
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In episode 123 of our podcast, hosts Joel, Nick, and Sam delve into gaming with Topic Tapas #2. They share recent gaming experiences including “The Fox Experiment,” “Dale of Merchants,” and “Let’s Go To Japan.” They discuss potential mashups between gaming publishers, like a fusion of Ticket to Ride and Catan. Beyond gaming, they share interests such as “Damsel,” “Beetlejuice,” “Loki” season 2, “Invincible” season 1, and “Upload.” Joel also explores dropper bottle paint toppers for miniatures, particularly inspired by Stormtrooper figurines. Join them for a lively discussion blending gaming, pop culture, and practical tips in episode 123.
The Holt Inquisitor!
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In this episode, Joel, Nick, and Sam deliver a comprehensive roundup of the latest news and crowdfunding campaigns in the world of board gaming.
Join Joel, Nick, and Sam as they navigate through the latest developments and share their gaming adventures in this episode of Boardgaming Buzz.
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Episode 121,
Welcome to another flavorful episode of “Topic Tapas™®©”! Hosted by Joel, this podcast serves up bite-sized discussions on a variety of topics, joined by guests Sam and Nick.
01:09
1. South West gaming events comparisons: the team try delve into the vibrant gaming scene of the Southwest, comparing notable events like the Fox and Hounds Devon Weekender, the Torbay Weekender, and the adrenaline-pumping 24-hour marathons, Gridcon and Baycon, plus not forgetting Devon Dice Con.
03:40
2. Disappointments in Components Joel laments on his disappointments in content-filled boxes, like the Axon Protocol’s separate English and German card decks.
10:14
3. The Holt Inquisitor! As the conversation unfolds, the trio discusses the potential stagnation in the gaming market, questioning whether the industry risks becoming saturated with rehashed concepts instead of evolving. Nick and Sam express concerns about the proliferation of overly complex games and amalgamated mechanics.
30:31
4. Non-Gaming Things We’re Currently IntoBut it’s not all about gaming; the hosts share their current non-gaming interests, with Nick diving into “The Artful Dodger” on Disney+, Sam immersing himself in “Dune: Part Two” and the “Shogun” TV show, and Joel eagerly reviews a slew of movies like “Rebel Moon,” “Morbius,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Uncharted,” and new TV series “Silo.”
Tune in for a delectable spread of topics, from gaming adventures to pop culture delights, on this episode of “Topic Tapas™®©”!
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Episode 120 News
Crowdfunding
Played Games
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