Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content We are over a quarter of the way through the year, so that means Rory and Steve, are a quarter of the way through their BGG Top 100 challenge, so we look back at the current highlights and lowlights and of course talk about some of the best board games currently playable. But its not all about looking back as we go into detail about card drafting game Vale of Eternity, a game that’s much deeper than it looks, and Apiary, a Euro-style game themed around bees in space. We then dip into the mailbag for chat about the themes we are f ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this episode we tread the rain soaked streets of the Blade Runner RPG, blow up dissident planets in Star Wars Rebellion, and explore the best Dungeons & Dragons adventures. But this is not before we take an in depth look at the historical economic game Kutná Hora: The City of Silver from CGE and give an in depth look at zoo builder Ark Nova (aka Terraforming Zoos). Games Mentioned 00:00:00 Star Wars: Rebellion 00:06:15 Brass: Birmingham 00:09:45 Kutná Hora: The City of Silver 00:30:50 Ark Nova 00:56:27 Blade Runner The Rol ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The Polyhedron Collider Cast is back with another episode packed with tabletop gaming chatter.  In this episode, our hosts, Steve, Andy, Sid, and Rory, bring us breaking news that's set to change the game – literally. We're talking about a new sponsorship deal with Kienda that's as exciting for the listeners as it is for the podcast. With a special QR code discount for board game purchases, it's a win-win for everyone involved. But that's just the beginning. The episode takes a playful turn with discussions ranging from sell ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content A relative return to normality at Polyhedron Collider HQ as we discuss the start of Rory and Steve's Top 100 challenge and the games we have played along the way. We then segway to some smooth jazz in rolle and write game The Gig and find spice in the desert in Agents of Dune RPG starter set, before asking questions about rulebooks and board games that use RPG mechanics. Games Mentioned 00:03:52 Pandemic Legacy Season 1 00:07:58 Terraforming Mars 00:13:27 Azul 00:16:12 Puerto Rico 00:25:52 The Gig 00:38:41 Dune - Adventures in th ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content It’s time to read the tea leaves and consult the horoscope we list the board games and tabletop roleplaying games that we are looking forward to playing in 2024. It is of course an eclectic mix of heavy eurogames, miniature laden dudes on a map and quirky RPGs. We then discuss our BGG top 100 challenge! Games Mentioned 00:05:30 Cthulhu: Dark Providence 00:11:27 One D&D 00:14:46 Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin and Tainted Grail Tabletop RPG: Song of a Dying World 00:19:02 Euthia: Torment of Resurrection  00:23:07 Yonder ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content 2023 has drawn to a close, so the boys from PHC size up their favourite board games and roleplaying games of the year. In addition to the best of the best, we announce the winner of our painting competition, Andy awards his insert of choice, and we ask you, the listener, to tell us your favourite games of the year. Games Mentioned 00:00:00 PHC painting competition 00:12:03 Steve and Rory's BGG top 100 Challenge 00:17:14 Andy' Insert of Choice 00:24:51 Actung Cthulhu! 2d20 00:23:39 Solani 00:33:21 Ahoy! 00:38:01 Kingdom Death ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Class war breaks out amongst the PHC crew as Steve and Rory discuss Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory while Andy tries to convince is that maybe its not all a terribly boring farce as he talsk us through Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition. Finaly we convince everyone to play The White Castle, because its really bloody good. Games Mentioned 00:07:54 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory  00:21:32 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition 00:33:46 The White Castle This episode is available on iTunes or your favourite podcast p ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Andy has been to a games convention, so sit back and let him regale you with tales of all the board games he played at Airecon West. Top of that list was one of our UK Games Expo darlings Tiwanaku and then we head to the high seas with Ahoy. From the mail bag, Kickstarter is our main topic discussion together with a quickfire round of questions. Games Mentioned 00:03:19 Airecon West 00:09:23 Peublo 00:20:57 Tiwanaku 00:37:54 Ahoy 00:53:59 State of Kickstarter 01:09:39 Mark Cooke's Quickfire Rounds This episode is available on iTu ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Jon is back! And he's played Twilight Imperium. After exploring and conquering the galaxy, we revisit Old King's Crown and look back at what other games from the last two UK Games Expos still tickle our fancy. Andy rounds up the episode by talking about his current D&D campaign Dungeons & Dragons: Curse of Strahd, just in time for Hallowe'en. Games Mentioned 00:04:45 Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition 00:29:50 The Old King's Crown 00:46:56 Tiwanaku, Beast, Stomp the Plank, Waggle Dance 01:00:32 Dungeons & Dragons: Curs ..read more

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Kicking off with a, quite frankly, disturbing converstation about Sid's trousers, we then explore upcoming kickstarter Old King's Crown, while Andy examines the new Stonemaier hotness Expeditions. We then look at Parks, Block and Key, and Solani before talking about getting into miniature games with Star Wars Armada and exploring our shelf of shame. Games Mentioned 00:00:00 Sid's Hairy Trousers 00:04:43 Old King's Crown 00:14:48 Expeditions 00:21:01 Parks 00:25:42 Block and Key 00:33:49 Solani 00:42:11 Getting into miniatures gam ..read more