Devon Dice Presents

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This is like all the other board gaming podcasts, where the hosts Joel, Tom and Lewis talk about their favourite board games they have played, news from the industry and do reviews of games.

  1. 20 JAN

    148 Devon Dice Podcast The best of 2025 (board games)

    In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Claire to round up the best games they’ve played in 2025—all new-to-them discoveries that have really hit the table this year. With Lewis struck down by the lurgy, Sam lost to board gaming winter blues, and Honey enjoying a well-earned nap, the trio also dive into the latest news, including the Fox & Hounds Board Gaming Weekend, a huge Stonemaier Games announcement dump, AllPlay reveals, Dice Tower crowdfunding, and some fresh GenCon breaking news. Then it’s time to celebrate the standout games that made 2025 a great year for gaming at Devon Dice HQ. Upcoming conventions: Torquay gaming weekend (Full Board Gaming) at the end of January AndyCon Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend News Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend Stonemeier’s big news dump: Wingspan expansion #4 is South & Central America and Caribbean, and includes smaller Hummingbird cards and a new card action. Coming Jan 21st. Euphoria new “revised edition”, which will include the expansion. New Scythe vs Expeditions 2p battling game, which can use factions from each of the other games. Viticulture new expansion. Next Finspan expansion due Q2. Namiji, in the new Stonemeier edition, due Q4 New unnamed Wingspan spinoff game which is meant to be a quick (20min) and smaller-table-hog version, more suitable for introducing to players new to boardgaming. AllPlay announces Mountain Goats Legacy, and Enchanted Ivy, solo only! Dice Tower Gamefound campaign Breaking news (just put on BGG), for GenCon releases: New sequel to The Crew: The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth New Deluxe edition of The Gang Best played games of 2025, new games to us.  The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Harmonies Light Speed: Arena

    1h 37m

  2. 25/12/2025

    147 Devon Dice Podcast The Christmas Show 2025

    Devon Dice Presents

    1h 42m

  3. 21/12/2025

    146 Devon Dice Podcast News and Crowdfunding Show plus Conventions Wrap-up!

    Welcome to the latest podcast from Devon Dice Podcast, the team brings you news and crowdfunding, plus we look back at the conventions that we have and have not been to this end of the year. Devon Board Game Weekend – March ’26 Room Reservations can be made from at by calling 01769 580 345 or emailing relax@foxandhoundshotel.co.uk from 11am 05/12/2025 Not-a-lot-of News New HEAT expansion, Rocky Roads, coming at Cannes 2026 (source) Wise Wizard Games forced to downsize to cut costs Braincrack Games closes its doors Crowdfunders Already ended in November: Zombie Princess [ended 24th Nov, but Late Pledge Available] – Bezier Games’ follow-up to their Rebel Princess hearts-based game, with this spades-based game Song of Silveranth – [ended 3rd Nov, on $750k]  new Ryan Laukat open-world game Terra Mystica Special Edition – [ended 4th Nov, on $1m], a deluxe edition of Terra Mystica Movers & Shakers – [ended 6th Nov] trains FWT! Still running: Snowdonia: The Grand Tour – [ends 3rd Dec] from Naylor Games; updated with new graphic design, artwork, and lots of new scenarios + final fix pack for the NSKN Deluxe Edition The Great Library – [ends 19th Dec] the new Lacerda game

    1h 34m

  4. 17/10/2025

    145 Devon Dice Podcast October News Show ’25

    Welcome to the latest episode from the Devon Dice crew, featuring news, crowdfunding updates in the board game industry, and what they have been playing in the last few weeks. Conventions Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October Hotel rooms not sold out A few day/weekend tickets are still available?… Ocean City Games Expo – Sat. 25th October (Gridcon in November, but that’s long since sold out) News There goes another one: Ludonaute to stop publishing new games Asmodee announce plans to release more kids-version adaptions of classic games People’s Choice Top Solo Games 2025 voting is open New Stonemeier game announced: Origin Story  Restoration Games announced a load of new stuff: New Unmatched stuff  New Thunder Road Vendetta expansion Interstate of Decay (KS Spring 26) Return to Dark Tower expansion, The Expeditions (KS Oct 25) Crowdfunding Kickstarter The Game Makers (ended)

    1h 18m

  5. 06/09/2025

    144 Devon Dice Podcast Board Game Talk Show September

    Welcome back to the Devon Dice Podcast! In Episode 144, Joel is joined by Nick for a newsy roundup packed with convention updates, hot crowdfunding campaigns, and some big stories shaking up the board gaming world. Plus, they share what’s been on their tables recently—including Vantage, Star Trek: Captain’s Chair, and Flash Point: Legacy of Flame. Conventions Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October Hotel rooms sold out  A few day/weekend tickets are still available?… Ocean City Games Expo – 25th October News Brass: Pittsburgh announced MicroMacro: Crime City gets a very nice iOS & android digital release Devir’s Ace of Spades controversy on “slave owner + slave” artwork, and Devir’s response CGE’s Codenames: Back to Hogwarts causes community backlash against J.K.Rowling, and CGE’s response CMON losses could reach $8m Is Wallace Designs also in a bit of financial trouble? Crowdfunding Kickstarter The Game Makers Art Society: Deluxe + Expansion

    1h 20m

  6. 01/09/2025

    143 Devon Dice Podcast News, played board games and other stuff August ’25

    In Episode 143 of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Sam for a news-packed show covering conventions, the latest headlines, hot crowdfunding projects, and plenty of games they’ve been playing. Expect chatter about GenCon buzz, SdJ winners, new mini-expansions, and reprints galore. Plus, hear what’s hitting their tables and what’s keeping them busy off the board—TV, films, books, and video games included! Conventions Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October Hotel rooms sold out  A few day/weekend tickets are still available. GenCon is next week (31st Jul – 3rd Aug). Obviously none of us is going. But lots of new games are being demoed / for sale.  See Nick’s pics from the Gencon Preview on BGG News SdJ 2025 winners announced US Tariffs news: It’s constantly changing all the time! Gamefound acquires Indiegogo Tycoon Games acquires Gamelyn Games, interview with BGG New Skull King mini-expansion announced New Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth mini-expansion leaked (& now officially announced) New The Gang mini-expansion announced Crowdfunding Kickstarter Art Society Deluxe edition + expansion coming in Sept Ra: The Dice Game + Rheinlander – some classic Knizia gets reprinted with Ian O’Toole art – coming soon

    2 hr

  7. 05/07/2025

    142 Devon Dice Podcast Top 5 UK Games EXPO 2025 Highlights and more…

    Welcome to Episode 142 of the Devon Dice Podcast! Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back from UK Games Expo 2025 and are here to share their Top 5 highlights from the event — plus Sam’s thoughts via his notes! Listen in as they dive into their favourite moments, discuss the games they played, and even give a few honest hotel reviews. This episode also features bonus interviews with three creators from the UK board game scene (and slightly beyond): Mark Prentice from Next Dimension Games Chris Priscott of Unfringed Jubson Cowan, game artist extraordinaire (okay, not strictly British — but we’ll claim him anyway!) We still found time to squeeze in a bit of industry news and a roundup of some exciting crowdfunding campaigns currently live. So, sit back, enjoy the Expo wrap-up, and get your wishlist ready! Conventions Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October Hotel rooms sold out  A few day/weekend tickets are still available. News US Tariffs news: courts put a stop to tariffs CMON sells off IPs Roxley’s new games road map  New expansion for Clank Catacombs announced  Plus a train game for Nick – Lightning Train The next 2 Feld city games have been announced: Manila & Beijing (rethemes of Amerigo & Year of the Dragon) Crowdfunding Kickstarter Inis: Big Box (featuring Nemed expansion) Catacombs Alpha Even more train fun, with Maglev Maps: Expansion volumes 1 & 2 Gamefound Agricola Special Edition

    3h 30m

  8. 26/05/2025

    141 Devon Dice Podcast, Top 5 Anticipated Games from the UK Games Expo 2025

    Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 141 Title: It’s Our UKGE 2025 Preview Episode! Welcome back to another episode of the Devon Dice Podcast! Joel, Nick and Sam are bringing their best list of games they are looking forward to, at UKGE 2025, to try and impress Lewis on what to look out for this year. Convention Chat Looking ahead, don’t forget the Fox & Hounds Board Game Weekend is coming up: 17th–19th October – mark your calendars! Board Game News Tariffs Update: There’s a 90-day pause on tariffs, prompting a mad shipping dash from publishers. Great for getting games out… but it’s driving up shipping costs again. Golden Geek Awards:  announced The winners have been crowned! (Insert dramatic drumroll here.) Crowdfunding Corner Kickstarter Highlights: Age of Steam Volume 5 & 6 expansions– 16 new maps + 2 promo maps? That’s enough to derail our wallets. River Rats – Another co-op poker game, because bluffing with friends never gets old. Gamefound Picks: AVGhost Paranormal Investigation: Second edition – another chance to go ghost hunting … . Coming Soon: Paperback Adventures: Volume 2 – More wordy roguelike fun on the way! Our UKGE 2025 Top 5 Most Anticipated Games Here’s what each of us is hyped for: Joel’s Picks Goat Simulator: The Card Game Distilled: Cocktails Popcorn Calimala SETI: Space Agencies Sam’s Picks Last Week of Summer Transgalactica Asterix & Company

    1h 18m
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This is like all the other board gaming podcasts, where the hosts Joel, Tom and Lewis talk about their favourite board games they have played, news from the industry and do reviews of games.

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  • Creator
    joel.wright@me.com (Joel Wright)
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024
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