The Polyhedron Collider Cast

In Episode 196 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys from PHC are back with a roller coaster episode of board game reviews, tabletop gaming chat, and irrelevant nonsense. This week we're travelling through fantastical realms, battling enormous monsters, fighting futuristic wars, and exploring some intriguing new worlds. We've got five very different games on the table, covering everything from...

Its time for the largest board gaming convention, which is the Internationale Spieltage (SPIEL) in Essen Germany at the end of this month. This means that episode 195 of the Polyhedron Collider cast is full of the games we are looking forward to hearing more about, playing and demoing. But that's not all! Several games are heading to crowdfunding as we record. We kick off with Excursions, the new...

In Episode 194 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys from PHC dive into another eclectic collection of tabletop games and roleplaying adventures. This time we're dealing with mysterious supernatural forces, suspicious animals, a card laying engine builder, and the sprawling fantasy universe of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere. We begin with The Presence, which is coming to Kickstarter for a reprint...

In Episode 193 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys from PHC dive into another round of board game and tabletop RPG reviews. Andy has been to Scotland, and while washing down yet another square slice with a can of Irn Bru he got a good look at Call of Cthulhu: Old Ones Origins, the remake of Forbidden Stars coming from Chaosium. We then have an upfront look of All's Well that Ends, a new Gloo...

In Episode 192 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys from PHC dive into another eclectic selection of tabletop games. This week we're having parties in the swamps, battling for control of feudal Japan, testing our strategic skills in the ancient world of the Trials of Maya, and discovering the delicate balance of nature in Symbiosis. As always, expect board game reviews, strategic debate, stro...

In Episode 191 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys are back with another eclectic collection of tabletop board games. This week we're travelling from the depths of space to medieval kingdoms, with artificial intelligence, crazy wrestling and supernatural horror thrown into the mix. Whether you're looking for a new strategy board game, a clever two-player game, a campaign experience, or somet...

In Episode 190 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we're celebrating the enduring appeal of classic board game design alongside some hot new games, that kind of feel like games we've played before. From ruthless economic simulations and strategic resource extraction to elegant area control, this week's episode is packed with thoughtful board game reviews, tabletop discussion, and the patented Polyhed...

In Episode 189 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys tackle another diverse collection of tabletop games and for once all the games (bar one) are based around a central theme.  We kickoff with a remake of a great economic strategy board game, as we review Nippon: Zaibatsu, exploring how this new edition updates the classic Eurogame while retaining the deep strategic gameplay that made the orig...

Its back to the normal table top gaming conversation in Episode 188 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we're travelling from the far reaches of space to the darkest corners of Lovecraftian horror, with a few rabbits and xenomorphs thrown in for good measure. First we take a deep dive into one of the most talked-about sci-fi strategy games of recent years, Andromeda's Edge. Does Andromeda's Edge buil...

In this special post-Expo episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we unpack all the cardboard, conversations, and convention chaos from the UK Games Expo 2026! After spending three (and a bit) days exploring the halls of the Birmingham NEC, playing as many games as humanly possible, catching up with publishers, designers, and listeners, and carrying far more games than our backs would recommend,...

The countdown to UK Games Expo 2026 is officially on, and the boys from the Polyhedron Collider Cast are heading back to the Birmingham NEC for one of the biggest tabletop gaming conventions in the world! In this special preview episode, we dive into the most anticipated board games, card games, miniatures, and hobby highlights coming to this year's Expo. From blockbuster new releases and hidden i...

In Episode 185 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys tackle another eclectic lineup of tabletop goodness—featuring astronomical clocks, fantasy councils, tactical dungeon crawling, and heroic last stands against the forces of darkness. We begin in medieval Prague with Orloj, a beautifully themed Euro inspired by the construction of the famous astronomical clock. It's all about timing, efficien...

In this special episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast , the boys crack open the mailbag and tackle your questions head-on. From big-picture hobby discussions to practical gaming tips, it's a listener-powered episode full of opinions, tangents, and the usual Collider chaos. We discuss innovation in the board game hobby, historic board game themes, best BGA games, and simul games. You can join in...

In Episode 184 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads take on a globe-spanning mix of games—from thoughtful design and vineyard strategy to mythic landscapes, video game chaos, and urban fantasy roleplaying. We begin with Ada's Dream, a thoughtful and inventive design that blends puzzly mechanisms with a unique theme. We then head back to the vineyard, in Viticulture: Bordeaux, exploring what t...

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...

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 looki...

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....

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...

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  tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER  or...

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 excit...

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...

To support Movember go to  https://uk.movember.com/ 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...

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 tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER  or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout ⭐Show Sponso...

To support Movember go to https://uk.movember.com/ 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 spel...

We may have already put out a Spiel Essen preview list, but in this episode we talk about some games coming to Essen that we have actually played, including a hot of the press review of  Ayar : Children of the Sun, the latest euro board game from Fabio Lopiano and Mandela Fernandez-Grandon. We also work as struggling artists in Bohemiums , race across space and try not to get blown up in Galaxy Tr...