The Polyhedron Collider Cast

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...

Spiel Essen 2025 is just two weeks away, so Andy and Steve take us through their top picks for the show, picking out the best board games that have tickled our fancy and that we hope to play in the near future.  Don't forget to join us on our Discord Server https://discord.gg/RtC25Vf2qA Games Mentioned 00:03:57 SETI: Space Agencies 00:07:44 Trickerion: Anniversary Edition and Revenant 00:08:46 Man...

In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dig into Earth, Leaders, Prowl: Clans & Cunning, and Classified Information—a mix of ecosystems, animal politics, and top-secret espionage, with the usual Collider banter along the way. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda:  kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 174 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the boys dig into some very dif...

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 . We chat with Dan about the origins of CoraQuest , from a lockdown project to a full-blown published success, and what it's like designing games with kids. Along the way, we discuss the challenges of p...

In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast , we tackle Pax Pamir , The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship , General Orders: Sengoku Jidai , and Ink , while Sid shares his eldritch adventures at a live Call of Cthulhu show in Edinburgh. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda:  kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we're knee-deep in in...

Welcome to the very first episode of #ramshackle - our new show for all things off-topic, guests, best-of lists, and anything else that doesn't fit into the normal format. Rory and Steve kick things off by talking about their favourite books, talking about Sanderson, Abercrombie and Pratchett.  For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.c...

In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast , we share our highlights from PeachCon (and meeting Chris Peach from Peachy Tips) while diving into Altay , Ponzi Scheme , Gwent , Burnt Moon , and Compile —all with the usual mix of board game chat and PhC nonsense. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda:  kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the...

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 171 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, 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. We kick things off with Jackpot: Set the Reel, coming to Kickstarter soon. This quick little car...

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 170 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dive into three very different games that prove once again how gloriously diverse the tabletop hobby can be, from classic fantasy adventures that make Steve feel old, to courtly power plays and master-crafted violins. First we step into the dark, nostalgic world of...