Devon Dice Presents

Welcome to Devon Dice Podcast Episode 103! Join hosts Joel, Sam, and Nick as they welcome a special guest, Dan Apsey from the 24-hour board gaming marathon in Illminster. This episode is packed with engaging discussions and exciting updates.

24-hour Board Gaming Marathon

Their conversation takes a heartwarming turn as they delve into the incredible charity event supporting “Cots for Tots” at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol. Learn about the meaningful impact of the marathon and how it raises funds for a noble cause.

Mini Marathon Ticket 

Exploring the gaming world, the team shares their thoughts on Waterfall Park, a new re-themed version of Chinatown. They also dive into the intriguing General Orders: WWII and discuss the mind-boggling sale of The One Ring MtG card for a staggering $2 million!

In the realm of upcoming games, excitement fills the air with news of Foundations of Metropolis, a non-blinged version of Foundations of Rome. Elizabeth Hargrave and Mark Wootton make an appearance with the announcement of their new game, Undergrove.

News

Waterfall Park (new re-themed version of Chinatown)

General Orders: WWII

The One Ring MtG card sold for $2m

Foundations of Metropolis

Undergrove 

Steam Power 

“Colossal” Cat in the Box edition coming

Dorf Romantik gets a 2-player-only competitive spin-off

 Disney Lorcana

Dice Tower Awards winners announced

Crowdfunding

The episode wouldn’t be complete without a crowdfunding roundup featuring Call of Duty: The Board Game and Perseverance Castaway Chronicles: Episodes 3-4.

Call of Duty: The Board Game

Perseverance Castaway Chronicles: Episodes 3-4

Iron Rails series #4: Age of Rail: South Africa (a reprint of an older Winsome Games game from John Bohrer)

Stowii gaming table

Played Games

Special guest Dan shares his experiences with Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles: Episode 1 and Rustling Leaves, while the hosts reveal their recent gameplay: Joel with Hegemony and Thunder Road Vendetta, Nick exploring Planet Unknown and After Us, and Sam delving into The Artemis Project.

Dan’s Boardgame Marathon:

Welcome to Devon Dice Podcast 103! Join hosts Joel, Lewis, and Nick as they bring you the latest and greatest from the world of board gaming. In this episode, the team kicks things off with exciting news about the Spiel des Jahres winners! Kinderspiel des Jahres: Mysterium Kids: Captain Echo’s Treasure Kennerspiel des Jahres: Challengers! Spiel des Jahres: DorfRomantik Everdell Farshore announced - a new standalone game in the Everdell universe New reprints announced for classic games Tigris & Euphrates  and El Grande  A certain new solo expansion for Terraforming Mars' upcoming KS announced. You might know the designer… :) Next up, they explore the world of crowdfunding with enticing projects like: Obojima Tales From The Tall Grass  Coloma: New Prospects expansion Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs Hamlet: By The Lake expansion Planet Unknown Supermoon Expansion + Deluxe Reprint Catacombs II In the "Played Games" segment, Joel shares his thoughts on Revive, while Nick dives into Connecting Flights and Peak Oil: Profiteer. Lewis takes on the strategic world of Orléans, Revive Connecting Flights Peak Oil: Profiteer Orléans and the team delivers an in-depth review of Heat: Pedal to the Metal. Review of Heat: Pedal to the Metal  Get ready for a jam-packed episode filled with board game news, reviews, and engaging discussions on Devon Dice Podcast 103! #DevonDicePodcast #BoardGames #SpielDesJahres #Everdell #BoardGameNews #Crowdfunding #HeatPedalToTheMetal Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice

Welcome to Devon Dice Podcast 103! Join hosts Joel, Lewis, and Nick as they bring you the latest and greatest from the world of board gaming.

In this episode, the team kicks things off with exciting news about the Spiel des Jahres winners!

Kinderspiel des Jahres: Mysterium Kids: Captain Echo’s Treasure

Kennerspiel des Jahres: Challengers!

Spiel des Jahres: DorfRomantik

Everdell Farshore announced – a new standalone game in the Everdell universe

New reprints announced for classic games Tigris & Euphrates  and El Grande 

A certain new solo expansion for Terraforming Mars’ upcoming KS announced. You might know the designer…

Next up, they explore the world of crowdfunding with enticing projects like:

Obojima Tales From The Tall Grass 

Coloma: New Prospects expansion

Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs

Hamlet: By The Lake expansion

Planet Unknown Supermoon Expansion + Deluxe Reprint

Catacombs II

In the “Played Games” segment, Joel shares his thoughts on Revive, while Nick dives into Connecting Flights and Peak Oil: Profiteer. Lewis takes on the strategic world of Orléans,

Revive

Connecting Flights

Peak Oil: Profiteer

Orléans

and the team delivers an in-depth review of Heat: Pedal to the Metal.

Review of Heat: Pedal to the Metal 

Get ready for a jam-packed episode filled with board game news, reviews, and engaging discussions on Devon Dice Podcast 103!

#DevonDicePodcast #BoardGames #SpielDesJahres #Everdell #BoardGameNews #Crowdfunding #HeatPedalToTheMetal

Welcome to Devon Dice Podcast 102! Join hosts Joel, Lewis, Sam, and Nick as they are reunited by the original podcast host, Tom, who makes a triumphant return after four years away. The question on everyone’s mind: What has Tom been up to, and is he still immersed in the world of board gaming?

In this episode, the team kicks off with a discussion about the intricacies of editing their milestone 100th episode. Then, they dive into the latest news and updates from the gaming world, including insights into the Origins visitor numbers, a breakdown of the Spiel and Kennerspiel des Jahres nominees from Dice Tower, and a glimpse into intriguing crowdfunding campaigns. what they have been playing and to wrap up the episode, the team discusses highly recommended games that have emerged in the last four years. Exciting titles like Dune Imperium, HEAT, MicroMacro, and numerous deluxe reprints of older games are explored.

Tune in to Devon Dice Podcast 102 to catch up with the gang, discover their recent gaming experiences, and witness the long-awaited return of Tom to the podcast!

4:08 – 100-episode editing and discussion News

9:03 – Origins visitor numbers

Dice Tower’s rundown of the Spiel & Kennerspiel des Jahres nominees

Crowdfunding

10:19 – Mystery of the Abbey

13:52 – Cyclades Legendary Edition

17:11 – Planet Unknown + Supermoon exp

18:56 Train Rush

10:13 – Queen Games launch (with no obvious marketing), then cancel, Escape: Curse of the Temple: Family Box (KS)

22:10 – OmniDice

Played Games

26:38 – Joel – DorfRomantik,

30:30 – Sam – Namigi , Clank chat; is Clank Legacy a thing?

36:06 – Lewis – Flamme Rouge

41:18 – Nick – Disney Villainous, 45:56 – Next Station: London (BGA)

49:47 –  Tom – Concordia, Tzolk’in, Splendor, Kluster

Any other business (if you have anything to share)

01:06:18 – Joel – changing jobs from cleaning to car mechanic, spiderman in the spider-verse

Lewis – Slay the Spire

1:14:44 –  Sam –

Welcome to Podcast 101! Join your hosts Joel, Nick, Sam, and Lewis as they bring you the latest updates and intriguing discussions from the world of board games. In this episode, they dive into several captivating topics:

Quackalope are accused of asking for money to redo a negative “review”

Response from Quackalope

Spiel des Jahres & Kennerspiel des Jahres nominees and recommendations announced

SdJ nominees:KSdJ nominees:

Dorfromantik: The board game

Fun Facts

Next Station: London

Challengers! 

Iki 

Planet Unknown

Ticket to Ride: Legacy announced (some more info shown at UKGE, thanks to Stephen Buonocore)

Gloomhaven: Second Edition is coming in 2024

CMON: Metal Gear Solid game

Ravensburger being sued by Upperdeck over Disney Lorcana

A Heroscape return may be back on the cards 

Crowdfunding

Crossbows and Catapults (KS coming soon)

Thoughts on UKGE

# attendees – 32,000 unique (52,000 turnstile); this is above 2019 levels of 25,200 unique! (and especially high considering train strikes saw a lot of people unable to get there)Games we saw/played

#Events (laser tag)

Bring & Buy issues

Venue & Organisation

Played Games

Joel

Donning the purple

Flame craft

Dodo

Nick

Dorfromantik

Join Joel, Sam, Lewis, and Nick in a special milestone event as they gather in a semi-empty Games room at the UK Games Expo (UKGE) to record the highly anticipated 100th episode of the Devon Dice Podcast.

In this commemorative episode, the team takes a nostalgic journey through the incredible moments they’ve shared on the podcast. They delve into captivating discussions about their favorite board games, captivating interviews with special guests, and even share their laments over regrettable experiences with Kickstarter campaigns.

Amidst the lively conversations, they also take a moment to reflect on their experiences at the UKGE, discussing the highlights and exciting discoveries they encountered during the event. Additionally, they dedicate a portion of the episode to answering thought-provoking questions submitted by their dedicated listeners.

To conclude this celebratory episode, prepare to indulge in a delightful compilation of the best moments from past shows. It’s a perfect opportunity to relive the laughter, insights, and memorable interactions that have made the Devon Dice Podcast a cherished listening experience.

While you can find links to a selection of featured podcasts below, be sure to visit Devon Dice‘s official website for access to their complete archive of past shows and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of board gaming.

Episode 1 – https://devondice.co.uk/devon-dice-podcast-present-episode-one/

Episode 24 Xmas special 2017 – https://devondice.co.uk/24-devon-dice-christmas-special/

Episode 25 top 5 game 2017 – (so funny) https://devondice.co.uk/25-devon-dice-podcast-the-top-5-games-they-played-in-2016/

Thanks to the listeners who sent in questions for the team to answer; your engagement and support mean the world to us! We appreciate your contributions and are always eager for more thought-provoking queries to challenge us. If you have a comment or question you’d like to share, we encourage you to use the links below:

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 Twitter @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild

Find us on @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @meeplescorner @njshaw2  

Our web page www.devondice.co.uk

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Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back with another podcast and along with the normal show content: News, Kickstarters, and we look at BoardGameGeek Awards and the upcoming UKGE event. Episode 100 is coming up and we would like your questions to the team. News More trouble for Kickstarter backers, Rainbow 6 (6: Siege) board game more money needed from backers Steeped Games, the publisher behind Chai Tea and Tea for 2, has been (quietly) dissolved, having not fulfilled Chai: Tea for 2 Video game First-person shooters coming to Cardboard Call of Duty Apex Legends S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The Board Game Fantasy Flight bring out the Star Wars Unlimited collectable card game  Sea of Thieves board game from steam forge Dire Wolf new game: Wild Tiled West Board game geek awards winners announced Crowdfunding Clank! Legacy 2 - KS link The Hunters AD 1492 gamefound Played Games Little Town: Artisans echoes: The Cocktail Pi Mal Pflaumen (Plums) - new version, “Pies”, on KS now Wingspan + Oceania Century: A New World Civilisation: new dawn Evolution climate Oceans Quest for El Dorado Kingdomino Topic UKGE New Games: https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/show/new-games/? Sam’s list: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/314599/ukge-2023-list Any other business  Nick - The Expanse book series (James S A Corey) (and the Prime TV show too) Joel - Suits on Netflix Ways you can engage or contact the show Here is the link to our discord channel D

Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back with another podcast and along with the normal show content: News, Kickstarters, and our review of the current BGG #1 game: Brass Birmingham Episode 100 is coming up and we would like your questions to the team. #100 and ask away.  Enjoy! News News for 98 -  ITB was acquired by Naylor Games  Rollercoaster Rush Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition,  Sam was right, 100 points to everyone - Ark Nova rules change Through the Desert,  Funko announces 4 Indiana Jones games Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure Indiana Jones: Throw Me The Idol! Indiana Jones: Cryptic Puzzles and Pathways Adventures Something's Wild: Indiana Jones Crowdfunding Fractured Sky Santorini Co-op & Deluxe Teotihuacan Deluxe Story Dice Played Games Joel Marvel Age of Heroes  Nick Mansions of Madness (2nd Ed) Lewis Monumental: updated rules Review - Brass Birmingham Here is the link to our discord channel De

Joel, Nick, and Sam are back with another podcast along with the normal show content: News, Kickstarters, and another top 3 list: what games do we only like to play on Board Game Arena than in real life? Enjoy! Episode 100 is coming up and we would like your questions to the team. #100 and ask away. News Klaus Teuber passed away this week Clank! Legacy 2 Plaid Hat game’s new crossroad game: Freelancers April Fools Day in the board game world… BGA: ShyBot Wingspan Expansion: The Fox Goat Simulator 3 with Catan Sheep DLC Crowdfunding Terminus  Gamer's Bag. Add-ons set for optimization Let’s Go! To Japan  Played Games Joel Box inserts Cat in the box The Wolves Nick Earth Mini Rails Sam Ark Nova on BGA TOP 3 games we like to play on BGA and not in real life. Any other business  … episode 100 What Nick’s designing at the moment Sam’s food recommendation: Bombay Burger Next episode Review of Brass Birmingham 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 Twitter @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild Find us on @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @meeplescorner @njshaw2   Our web page www.devondice.co.uk Youtube - DevonDiceUK please like subscribe to our channel https://youtube.com/@DevonDice [email protected]

Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back with another podcast, along with the normal show content: News, Kickstarters, and our reflection recount of the North Devon Gaming weekend along with playing games they played. Plus a special appearance from Sam with his round-up of Airecon.  Episode 100 is coming up and we would like your questions to the team. #100 and ask away.  Enjoy! News Paul Grogan sold Joel on another game Marvel: Age of Heroes Joel gets the pledge manager for Marvel United Multiverse Kickstarter  From The Moon  Soda Pop Collection (Backerkit) Reflections on AireCon - From our reporter in the field, Sam Electric Vehicle joys of an 8 hour journey, The joys of Con-Crud, Friday night Quiz, Acquired from Bring & Buy: Sheepy Time, Played: Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Encyclopedia, Marvel: Comic Hunters, 3000 Scoundrels, Top games played, and reflections on, the North Devon gaming weekend: Venue host and rooms, Food plus quiz, Clank!: Catacombs, Tapestry, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Brass: Birmingham, 80 Days, The Hunger (aka Vampire Clank), Return to Dark Tower, Flamecraft, Brass: Birmingham, Furnace, Orichalcum, 878 Vikings, Any other business: Events the Devon Dice crew are attending  Bay Con 12-16 April 2023 UKGE 24-Hour Board Game Marathon 2023 22- 23 July 09:00 Ilminster  Essen Spiel GridCon 4 (17th - 19th Nov) - public tickets go on sale 26th Mar Full board gaming weekend Torquay 2nd Feb 2024 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 Twitter @DevonDiceUK, Facebo