Episode 183 - Airecon, Stupor Mundi, Stationfall, Speakeasy, and Skara Brae
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In Episode 183 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads return from Airecon with plenty of stories, games, and questionable decisions to share. From sprawling Euros to chaotic space stations and a touch of ancient history, it’s another packed episode, all brought to you with the letter S. We kick things off with a rundown of our time at Airecon, our favourite games, Rory hulking out and bouncing cutlery. Next up, we dive into Stupor Mundi, a rich Euro inspired by Emperor Frederick II. It’s simple to teach but with a lot of strategy and dick-moves! Chaos then reigns in Stationfall, the...
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Episode 182 - SETI Space Agencies, Ice & Idols, Outgunned Adventure
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In Episode 182 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the gang explores a wonderfully eclectic mix of board games and table top roleplayings, spanning icy expeditions, cosmic discovery, puzzly strategy, musical nostalgia, and cinematic roleplaying. We venture into frozen lands in Ice & Idols, a pick up and deliver game of clever action use, and ancient treasures waiting to be uncovered an amazing looking board that constantly changes. Next up we revisit the search for extraterrestrial intelligence with the Space Agencies, the first expansion for SETI. Does it add new depth to one of our...
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Episode 181 - Halls of Hegra, Inferno, and Pendragon
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Episode 181 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast is pure hell. We kick off lent by stuffing our face with pancakes, before living through the hell of a Nazi invasion in Halls of Hegra, a solo WWII survival game full of tension and tough decisions. We then descend into actual Hell in Inferno, a heavy euro-style board game about shepherding souls to the nine circles of hell and becoming the best accuser. Finally, we attempt to redeem ourselves as we become just and noble knights, as we explore the Pendragon RPG starter set. And don’t forget—you can join the discussion over on our...
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Episode 180 - 10 Year Anniversary and Our Favourite Games
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It’s been 10 years since Steve, Jon and Andy sat round a table after a few beers and recorded the very first episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast. In the past 10 years we’ve reviewed hundreds of board games and tabletop roleplaying games, brought on two new hosts (Rory and Sid) and recorded nearly 200 episodes of ramshackle gaming nonsense. To celebrate we decided to revisit our favourite games of all time, the games we constantly want to play. So here’s to another 10 years! Let us know which games your favourite game over on our []! Podcast Contents 00:00:00...
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#Ramshackle - A chat with Vital Lacerda
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Andy sits down for a relaxed chat with legendary board game designer Vital Lacerda, designer of amazing games such as The Gallerist, On Mars, and Speakeasy. They chat about influential designers, board games design philosophy, and the true identity of Sandra! Sponsor For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout 👥Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyhedroncollider Threads:...
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Episode 179 - Our Most Anticipated Board Games of 2026
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In Episode 179 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the hype machine is fully powered up as we list the board games (and tabletop roleplaying games) that we are most excited to play in 2026. From big-name designers and blockbuster Kickstarters to intriguing indie releases and mysterious teasers, we dig into the titles that already have us clearing shelf space. Let us know which games you’re most excited for over on our []! Podcast Contents 00:05:26 Bretwalda and World Order 00:09:21 Baghdad: The City of Peace 00:10:23 Revenant 00:13:03 Floe 00:18:21 The Great Library...
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Episode 178 - The Best Tabletop Games of 2025
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It’s that time of year again! In this special episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we look back at 2025 and count down the best board games and roleplaying games that hit our tables over the past twelve months. From heavyweight Euros and razor-sharp two-player duels to narrative epics and unforgettable RPG moments, we break down the games that stood out, surprised us, and refused to leave our gaming tables. Whether you’re building your wish list, arguing with your friends, or just enjoying a bit of end-of-year tabletop reflection, this episode is a celebration of everything that made...
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Episode 177 - Vantage, Covenant, The Druids of Edora, and Nemesis Retaliation
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To support Movember go to 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...
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#Ramshackle - Kids Games
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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 For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with 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...
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Episode 176 - Malediction, Wroth, Canal Houses, Steam Power, White Castle Duel and Bladerunner RPG
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To support Movember go to 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...
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Its time to get excited for the biggest event on the UK tabletop gaming calendar – UK Games Expo 2025! With the halls of the NEC soon to be packed with cardboard wonders, we’re here to share all the games, events, and surprises we’re hyped to see. From hot new releases and spicy prototypes to long-awaited expansions and hidden gems, we go through our must-see board games, card games, roleplaying games and miniatures as well the publishers to watch, and the things we absolutely won’t be missing.
We also tease our upcoming live podcast recording at the Expo (yes, it's happening!), and how you can join us for the ramshackle chaos.Come join us on Friday 3 May, heckle us (gently), and join the fun. https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/2153-polyhedron-collider/
Expect plenty of speculation, wish list dreams, and possibly a bit of arguing over who gets to demo what first.
Laminate your maps, have your coffee holsters ready and let the pre-Expo hype begin!
Let us know what you’re excited to see at UKGE 2025 by joining the chat on our Discord server https://discord.gg/RtC25Vf2qA
Games Mentioned
00:09:45 Kinfire chronicles and Kinfire Council - 3A-102
00:14:45 Revenant - 3-1062
00:18:15 Transgalactica - 3-1030
00:21:14 The Hanging Gardens and Micro Macro: Crazy City Park - 2-316 & 416
00:26:58 Fathom - 2-714
00:33:59 Luthier and Class of '89 - 2-764 - Console Wars: The Card Game
00:38:38 Last Week of Summer - 3A-835
00:41:34 Galaxy truckers: DO what - 3-716
00:43:51 Æterna - 3A-402
00:46:05 Fighting Fantasy Adventures
00:48:38 Diluvium - 3A-511
00:51:56 Tag Team - 2-316 & 416
00:55:11 Line of fire: Burnt Moon - 3A-448
00:58:33 Corvus Belli Convention exclusive miniature
00:59:48 Ofrenda - 3A-448
01:01:02 Timber Town - 3-902
01:04:10 Two Thin Coats, The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, Battle for Hoth
01:06:58 Celestial Affinity 3-802, Terrorscape
01:08:54 Flippers 3-T27
01:10:32 Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth
01:11:25 RPG round up: Pendragon: The Grey Knight, Call of Cthulhu Live, Mappa Mundi, Daggerheart
01:13:17 Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan – Kin of the Wild
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