The Polyhedron Collider Cast

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, efficiency, and trying not to get lost in a sea of gears and iconography.
Next up, we head into the world of Kinfire Council, where negotiation, politics, and strategic card play collide. The dungeon-crawling boots are back on as we explore Warcrow Adventures. We discuss the campaign system, tactical combat, and whether Corvus Belli's leap into narrative fantasy adventure delivers the goods. Finally, we make our stand in Fate: Defenders of Grimheim, a co-operative tower defence-inspired board game full of monsters, teamwork, and heroic desperation. It's big, bold, and occasionally brutal.
Along the way expect the usual Collider mix of over-analysis, questionable strategy advice, and tangents that somehow make perfect sense at the time. Tune in for another packed episode of board game chat, fantasy adventures, and cardboard chaos—and let us know what's been hitting your table lately over on our [Discord server]! 
 Podcast Contents

00:00:00 Polyhedron Collider Live at UK Games Expo 
00:04:20 Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock
00:23:24 Warcrow Adventures
00:37:35 Fate: Defenders of Grimheim
00:48:25 Kinfire Council
 
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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.
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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 this new twist brings to the classic worker-placement favourite and whether it's worth uncorking. Next, we venture into Yotei, to build a town using potatoes, in this light strategy game coming to Kickstarter soon. The light strategy continues, with Sanctuary, a remake of Ark Nova, but in as a tile laying game and in a change of pace likely to give you whiplash, we finish the board game chat with a look at the Apex Legends board game. Finally we speed through the magical streets of London in an old Jag, with the Rivers of London RPG.
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 Podcast Contents

00:00:00 Intro Banter
00:02:37 Darwin's Journey
00:05:39 Ada's Dream
00:19:27 Viticulture: Bordeaux Expansion
00:25:15 Sanctuary (an Ark Nova Game)
00:37:34 Yotei https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/yotei
00:43:28 Apex Legends: The Board Game
00:55:21 Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game 
 
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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 cutlery. Next up, we dive into Stupor Mundi, a rich Euro inspired by Emperor Frederick II. It's simple to teach but with a lot of strategy and dick-moves! Chaos then reigns in Stationfall, the hidden-role, sandbox sci-fi game where anything can (and will) happen. We share tales of betrayal, nonsense, and why this one creates such memorable moments. Its not Airecon without the chance to play a super-heavy Lacerda game so we head to Manhatten for Speakeasy, a stylish game of prohibition-era dealings. Finally, we travel back in time with Skara Brae, a game rooted in ancient history and is all about keeping your hovel tidy and free of clutter, an attack on every board game collector.
Expect convention stories, hot takes, mild disagreements, and the usual Collider chaos throughout. 
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 Podcast Contents

00:00:00 Airecon 2026 https://www.airecon.co.uk/
00:12:45 Stupor Mundi
00:24:15 Stationfall
00:34:30 Escape from Mars 
00:37:24 Speakeasy
00:48:24 Skara Brae
 
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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 looking board that constantly changes.
Next up we revisit the search for extraterrestrial intelligence with the Space Agencies, the first expansion for SETI. Does it add new depth to one of our favourite games of 2024. Next we explore the light but beautiful Eternitium, a deck building and push your luck game about exploring other dimensions, and continue the light games with I Made You A Mixtape, a mixture of nostalgia and I mix you choose. Finally, we step into action-movie territory with Outgunned Adventures, the cinematic RPG built for daring stunts, explosive moments, and over-the-top storytelling.
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 Podcast Contents

00:00:00 Intro banter and international fashion designers: https://www.zazzle.com/store/colliderclobber
00:02:05 Airecon 2026 https://www.airecon.co.uk/
00:06:48 Kingdom Death: Monster
00:11:20 Andy's become middle aged
00:13:30 Ice & Idols
00:21:20 I Made You a Mixtape
00:28:53 Eternitium
00:32:17 SETI: Space Agencies
00:37:35 Outgunned Adventure
00:55:42 Best RPG starter sets
 
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