Kalypso from InsideUpGames is finally live on #Kickstarter! This game was awarded our inaugural Bankruptcy Award during the @ukge.bsky.social this year – in other words, the game we’re going all in on when it comes to Kickstarter. And, well, today’s the day! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ins...

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.

In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads return fresh from PeachCon, and discuss Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Compile and Burnt Moon! www.polyhedroncollider.com/2025/08/poly...

Today Sid has been rubbing shoulders, hobnobbing, and living his best life at the Edinburgh Fringe with some Call of Cthulhu Live fom @chaosium.bsky.social Tune into the next episode of the Polyhedron Collider Podcast to hear all about it, be warned, he will no doubt mention his "frillies"

Sid saw that Call of Cthulhu Live from @chaosium.bsky.social was playing at Edinburgh Fringe, there was only one option, roll against Fast Talk! Sid will be there on Thursday, so come join him (look for a bloke in a PhC shirt) for what looks to be an amazing show! www.chaosium.com/blogin-1920s...

From refined bidding on gods to smarter titan rules and smoother monster triggers—Cyclades: Legendary Edition from Studio H Games (@and provided by @hachettbguk.bsky.social) tightens the screws while delivering still-satisfyingly brutal gameplay.

Jackpot: Set the Reel from @drandagames.bsky.social Is it a deck builder, a tableau builder, or an engineer builder, perhaps? Maybe a hand management game…Yes to all of the above…kind of. Manipulate your cards (in one way or another) to set the reel in this slot machine/one-armed bandit game.

Fathom by @paperfortgames.bsky.social is a serene dive into tile laying and ocean exploration. This gateway game has a low rules overhead and a nice interface to help first-time gamers track key turn and their personal actions.

Cyclades: Legendary Edition - this game is so much fun. It is exciting and dynamic; it can swing from winning to losing in a turn. It's brutal, fun, but it's also losing.

Transgalactica from @devirgames.bsky.social is a bright (some might say psychedelic), crunchy middleweight Euro where, in typical Tascini fashion, you‘ll climb tracks, as you explore space and colonise planets.

Fathom from @paperfortgames.bsky.social is a light tile-laying gateway game all about exploring the depths of the ocean and discovering and researching all manner of life found down there. You can listen to the full discussion in Episode 171 on your podcast platform of choice.

🎰 Jackpot: Set the Reel (@drandagames.bsky.social) Slot machine theme meets deck builder, or a tableau builder, or an engineer builder, perhaps…? Maybe a hand management game…Yes to all of the above…kind of, we land on our own unique name for this that is equalled only by this unique game.

Transgalactica from @devirgames.bsky.scial is one that split the podcast, Steve and I (Rory) both think it's a really interesting and enjoyable game with a unique look.

🎲 Ep 171 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast is live! In this episode, we blast off into space, dive into the depths, battle for ancient Greek supremacy, and try our luck at the slot machine of strategy—all in one beautifully unhinged episode.

Take the Throne from Death Trap Games is a whole lot of game in a little box. With just these few cards, you'll be surprised by how much game there is. If Love Letter became a backstabbing game of courtly intrigue, you'd probably end up with Take the Throne.

🎲 New episode! Ep 170 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast dives into 3 very different board games: 🗡️ Fighting Fantasy Adventures – nostalgia, dice rolls, and sudden death 👑 Take the Throne – bluff your way to power in this sharp little skirmish 🎼 Luthier – euro-strategy meets baroque violin-building

In Sankore, from @ospreygames.bsky.social, knowledge is power @flopiano.bsky.social takes worker placement + area majority and folds it into something smart, tense, and razor-sharp.

Just played Luthier from @paverson.bsky.social and it’s a new fave. A Eurogame at heart, with clever twists: 🎯 Blind bidding for actions 🎯 Turn order controls action resolution 🎯 So much player interaction + strategic disruption Tense, crunchy, and surprisingly dramatic.

In Episode 169 we discuss our love for Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa from @ospreygames.bsky.social Check out the latest episode on your podcast platform of choice!

We’re back to the normal format with a jam-packed episode full of cardboard strategy, wooden meeples, and the occasional alcohol-related tangent. We’ve got three fresh games on the table—each offering a different flavour of thinky goodness—and we’re ready to break them down.

🛡️🏰 The Anarchy from @garphilgames.bsky.social might just be the best “verb & write” game I’ve played. Yes, even better than Hadrian’s Wall. You’re physically building a castle — walls, towers, moat — using chunky polyhedrons that actually affect gameplay. It’s got toy factor and tactical depth.

I just needed 20 minutes to rest our feet at UKGE. Grabbed a random kids’ game in the family zone. And now, I’m emotionally compromised. 🧵👇 We picked up Under the Mango Tree from @pegasusspiele.bsky.social. Bright, vibrant, kangaroo on the box — good enough.

If Undaunted was too slow or tactical for your taste, Burnt Moon might be your jam. It takes the best of that system—deck-building, unit activation, tough choices—and strips away the downtime.

Transgalactica is what happens when Daniele Tascini turns the saturation up to 11 and lets your opponents interrupt your every move. It's a crunchy Euro where you’ll explore space, colonise planets, and piggyback on others’ actions.

Get yourself a cuppa, sit back, and listen in to your all-access pass to the best of @ukge.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/PhC-at-UKGE We cover a host of new games and present the prestigious Polyhedron Collider awards.

Revenant from Mindclash Games is what happens when you mix Battlestar Galactica tension with euro-style worker placement and a dash of Voidfall corruption. Semi-cooperative, tight decision-making, and that classic “who’s gonna jump the ship?” dilemma. Smart, elegant, intense.

Wepalyed some great games this weekend

You wake up in 1930s Arkham. You're a cop. A librarian. A fisherman. Just another day. Until you glimpse something… odd. Miskatonic Tales is Chaosium’s co-op, story-driven game set in the Lovecraftian Mythos. 📘 Branching narrative 🃏 Multi-use cards 🧠 Clever skill checks ⏳ Tight time limit

Played a light abstract tile game that completely caught me off guard: 🎨 Place colourful tiles to grow connected “routes” 🟣 Drop ink pots on numbered spots to score 💥 Avoid blockers that clog your scoring engine Like Sagrada and Dorfromantik had a crunchy little cousin.

Malediction might be one of the most exciting genre blends we’ve seen in a while. Think skirmish minis game meets CCG. You’re not just duking it out with minis—you’re summoning, equipping, and casting spells via a card-based economy that feels both fresh and familiar.

Kalypso from InsideUpGames blew us away at UKGE A T-tile drafting, spatial puzzle of a game set in a post-flood world. It’s clean, clever, and looks stunning. Build a floating city from old-world flotsam and squeeze multiple synergies from each tile drop.

Bohemians by Portal Games is a light, accessible, and genuinely funny deckbuilder that stood out at UKGE — even though it’s not due out until Essen!

Missed our live show at UK Games Expo? Then you can listen to all the ramshackle nonsense, from Rory's chaffed crotch to Sid's fever dreams and plenty of games in between. www.polyhedroncollider.com/2025/06/live... #podcast #boardgames #ukgamesexpo

Star Wars: Battle of Hoth is far more than a Memoir 44 re-theme. Yes, it uses the same core mechanics, but it introduces: A narrower board for faster, tighter skirmishes Two draw decks with thematic artwork Powerful Leader cards (Vader, Luke, etc.) that shift the tactical feel

Driving to Birmingham for the #UKGamesExpo? Need some company? Or something to distract you from the inevitable M42 traffic jam? Then why not let Polyhedron Collider both entertain and inform with our UK Games Expo preview episode! www.polyhedroncollider.com/2025/05/poly...

Transgalactica from @devirgames.bsky.social ahead of @ukge.bsky.social Despite its vibrant, colourful table presence, it’s a serious Euro game with clever worker placement and a piggybacking system that rewards sharp timing and adaptation.

🎲 It’s @ukge.bsky.social time! We’re buzzing for the biggest event on the UK tabletop calendar. 💥 From shiny new releases and spicy prototypes to dream expansions and hidden gems—we break down what we need to see, play, and maybe fight over. 🗺️ Map? Laminated. Caffeine? Locked in. Let’s do this.

💥 Line of Fire: Burnt Moon from @ospreygames.bsky.social If you like Undaunted, this is an instant pickup. Same brilliant deck-building, but with a quick-fire lane-based battleground instead of tactical movement.

Here are 3 great-looking games that I reckon our very own Mr Gill will bloody love at this year's @ukge.bsky.social 🐙 Four out of five podcast hosts backed this one. Expect immersive storytelling in the Call of Cthulhu universe, and a LOT of atmosphere.

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy Expansions #ledegames: Fang & Fortune + Rivals & Renegades = instant favourites. Available at the @ukge.bsky.social to try for yourself too

Here are 3 great-looking games that have caught my (Rory) eye, and you’ll be guaranteed to see me playing or walking around with it during the @ukgamesexpo

Timber Town (@alleycatgames) is a clever, quick 2-player tile placement game with a flowing market system that really shines. Think Tiny Towns, but actually built for 2. Grab tiles from a river. Place them in your town. Build paths. Score smart. It’s light, fun, and features a very neat mechanism

⚔️ Cyclades (@hachettebguk.bsky.social) is low-rules, high-strategy goodness. Fast turns, tense bidding, escalating chaos. Shines best at 4+ players. Try it at stand 2-416 @ukgamesexpo Full review post-con on the podcast! #BoardGames #UKGE

Here are 3 great-looking games from indie publishers that have caught our eye, and we’ll be having a proper look at them during the @ukgamesexpo

Rock Hard 1977 from @devirgames We’ve recently been enjoying Rock Hard with all its tongue-in-cheek references, all its super blinged-out components and quite simply, all the laughs and fun we’ve had at the table. This review copy was kindly supplied by our show sponsor @kienda_uk

Here are 3 great-looking games to enjoy with the wee ones during the @ukgamesexpo 3 family-friendly picks for @UKGamesExpo: 🐢 Australis – Dice placement fun + bad Nemo impressions. 🐋 Whale Riders – Knizia’s whale race with Dutrait art. 🐈 Wispwood – Azul vibes but better. Magical cats + CGE = win.

Rory and Steve just went to meet King Grimdark and all round bloody nice chap @joeabercrombie.com Rory was even allowed to get his book signed after laughing inappropriately throughout the interview.

Here are three great looking 2-player games that we are keen to experience ofr ourselves during the @ukgamesexpo 🥊Tag Team @scorpionmasque & @hachetteboardgamesuk 🦫 Timber Town @alleycatgames 🌲Lost Light @drandagames

In Episode 166 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the gang dives into a mix of worker placement, architecture, victorian horror, and some good old rock and roll. Available now on your podcast platform of choice!

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