
121 Devon Dice Podcast A Board Game Topic Tapas #1
Explicit content warning
03/24/24 • 52 min
Episode 121,
Welcome to another flavorful episode of “Topic TapasTM®©”! Hosted by Joel, this podcast serves up bite-sized discussions on a variety of topics, joined by guests Sam and Nick.
01:09
1. South West gaming events comparisons: the team try delve into the vibrant gaming scene of the Southwest, comparing notable events like the Fox and Hounds Devon Weekender, the Torbay Weekender, and the adrenaline-pumping 24-hour marathons, Gridcon and Baycon, plus not forgetting Devon Dice Con.
03:40
2. Disappointments in Components Joel laments on his disappointments in content-filled boxes, like the Axon Protocol’s separate English and German card decks.
10:14
3. The Holt Inquisitor! As the conversation unfolds, the trio discusses the potential stagnation in the gaming market, questioning whether the industry risks becoming saturated with rehashed concepts instead of evolving. Nick and Sam express concerns about the proliferation of overly complex games and amalgamated mechanics.
30:31
4. Non-Gaming Things We’re Currently IntoBut it’s not all about gaming; the hosts share their current non-gaming interests, with Nick diving into “The Artful Dodger” on Disney+, Sam immersing himself in “Dune: Part Two” and the “Shogun” TV show, and Joel eagerly reviews a slew of movies like “Rebel Moon,” “Morbius,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Uncharted,” and new TV series “Silo.”
Tune in for a delectable spread of topics, from gaming adventures to pop culture delights, on this episode of “Topic TapasTM®©”!
links for the shows.
- Nick:
- The Artful Dodger on Disney+
- Sam:
- Dune: Part Two
- Shogun – finished the book, now onto TV show
- Murderbot – reading book 6 of 8 – coming to Apple TV in the nearish future
- Joel:
Ways you can engage or contact the show
Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z
Find us on all the socials: @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild
On X / Twitter: @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @meeplescorner @njshaw2
On Bluesky: njshaw2.bsky.social, devondice.bsky.social
On the web: www.devondice.co.uk
Youtube – DevonDiceUK please like subscribe to our channel https://youtube.com/@DevonDice
Episode 121,
Welcome to another flavorful episode of “Topic TapasTM®©”! Hosted by Joel, this podcast serves up bite-sized discussions on a variety of topics, joined by guests Sam and Nick.
01:09
1. South West gaming events comparisons: the team try delve into the vibrant gaming scene of the Southwest, comparing notable events like the Fox and Hounds Devon Weekender, the Torbay Weekender, and the adrenaline-pumping 24-hour marathons, Gridcon and Baycon, plus not forgetting Devon Dice Con.
03:40
2. Disappointments in Components Joel laments on his disappointments in content-filled boxes, like the Axon Protocol’s separate English and German card decks.
10:14
3. The Holt Inquisitor! As the conversation unfolds, the trio discusses the potential stagnation in the gaming market, questioning whether the industry risks becoming saturated with rehashed concepts instead of evolving. Nick and Sam express concerns about the proliferation of overly complex games and amalgamated mechanics.
30:31
4. Non-Gaming Things We’re Currently IntoBut it’s not all about gaming; the hosts share their current non-gaming interests, with Nick diving into “The Artful Dodger” on Disney+, Sam immersing himself in “Dune: Part Two” and the “Shogun” TV show, and Joel eagerly reviews a slew of movies like “Rebel Moon,” “Morbius,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” “Uncharted,” and new TV series “Silo.”
Tune in for a delectable spread of topics, from gaming adventures to pop culture delights, on this episode of “Topic TapasTM®©”!
links for the shows.
- Nick:
- The Artful Dodger on Disney+
- Sam:
- Dune: Part Two
- Shogun – finished the book, now onto TV show
- Murderbot – reading book 6 of 8 – coming to Apple TV in the nearish future
- Joel:
Ways you can engage or contact the show
Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z
Find us on all the socials: @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild
On X / Twitter: @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @meeplescorner @njshaw2
On Bluesky: njshaw2.bsky.social, devondice.bsky.social
On the web: www.devondice.co.uk
Youtube – DevonDiceUK please like subscribe to our channel https://youtube.com/@DevonDice
Previous Episode

120 Devon Dice Board Game News Show
Episode 120 News
- Gamefound has wooed CMON to join them
- Prospero Hall folks create new company, Tempest Workshop, after layoffs from Funko
- Flash Point Fire Rescue to make a return in the form of a Legacy Game: Flash Point: Legacy of Flame – on KS on 12th March
- Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game –
- https://www.plaidhatgames.com/news/2024/02/13/announcing-wandering-galaxy-a-crossroads-game/
- The Search for UAPs
- Awaken Realms announce new 2024 release plans: A reprint of Castles of Burgundy Special Edition (Q2), a new Puerto Rico Special Edition (Q3), and more.
- AR is already in trouble for apparently using AI art in the Puerto Rico marketing artwork.
- Sam says something controversial about not liking Marvel.
- Ziggurat – A new legacy game from Rob Daveau and Matt Leacock
Crowdfunding
- Expedition: North West Passage – HMS Terror Edition
- Thunder Road: Vendetta – Carnival of Chaos
- Cascadia: Rolling Hills & Rolling Rivers
- Marvel Multiverse RPG – Deluxe Starter Set by CMON
- FLOE
- Ascending Empires: Zenith Edition
Played Games
- Joel
- Coffee Rush again
- St Petersburg (on BGA)
- Nick
- Bloodstones
- Glory to Rome
- Colostle (Solo journaling RPG)
- Sam
Ways you can engage or contact the show
Here is the link to our discord channel Devon Dice https://discord.gg/ma7Z4Jvv2z
Find us on all the socials: @DevonDiceUK, Facebook page, BGG Guild
On X / Twitter: @DepressedMonk3y @The_BreweryTour @meeplescorner @njshaw2
On Bluesky: njshaw2.bsky.social, devondice.bsky.social
On the web: www.devondice.co.uk
Youtube – DevonDiceUK please like subscribe to our channel https://youtube.com/@DevonDice
devondice2015@gmail...
Next Episode

122 Devon Dice Podcast March News and Boardgames
In this episode, Joel, Nick, and Sam deliver a comprehensive roundup of the latest news and crowdfunding campaigns in the world of board gaming.
Quick News Highlights:
- Joel surprises listeners with a 24-hour marathon live-hosting session!
- Asmodee announces the closure of Ticket To Ride online play for the app.
- Renegade Game Studios hosts live-stream event announcements including the release of
- Heroscape: Age of Annihilation – Master Set
- Robo Rally: 30th Anniversary,
- Robo Rally: Transformers
- Risk 2210 A.D.
- Charlie Catino’s Nexus Ops,
- Acquire 60th Anniversary Edition
- Shards of Infinity: Saga Collection.
- The eight titles in Chris Handy’s Pack O Game: Set 3 from Perplext — BOG, FAR, IRK, MAD, NUT, SLY, WIN, and YET — will hit retail in April 2024.
- 3 games coming from Devir:
- Noteworthy mentions of new games like:
Crowdfunding Spotlight:
- Dying Light: The Board Game
- Exemplar Wet Palette Returns! New Sizes & Next Gen Refills
- Inventors of the South Tigris
- Fox Experiment – Deluxe Wooden Edition (5-6 player + wooden tokens)
- Shogun: Revised Edition from Queen Games (thanks to Craig on discord for linking to it!)
- River Valley Glassworks (also on BGA)
Upcoming projects to watch out for
Played Games Review:
- Joel shares his experiences with Gen7 game 3
- Nick: Glen More II: Chronicles
- Sam: Cabanga!
Join Joel, Nick, and Sam as they navigate through the latest developments and share their gaming adventures in this episode of Boardgaming Buzz.
Ways y...
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/devon-dice-podcast-334085/121-devon-dice-podcast-a-board-game-topic-tapas-1-48731007"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to 121 devon dice podcast a board game topic tapas #1 on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy