Devon Dice Podcast - 123 Devon Dice Podcast Topic Tapas #2

123 Devon Dice Podcast Topic Tapas #2

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04/05/24 • 59 min

Devon Dice Podcast

In episode 123 of our podcast, hosts Joel, Nick, and Sam delve into gaming with Topic Tapas #2. They share recent gaming experiences including “The Fox Experiment,” “Dale of Merchants,” and “Let’s Go To Japan.” They discuss potential mashups between gaming publishers, like a fusion of Ticket to Ride and Catan. Beyond gaming, they share interests such as “Damsel,” “Beetlejuice,” “Loki” season 2, “Invincible” season 1, and “Upload.” Joel also explores dropper bottle paint toppers for miniatures, particularly inspired by Stormtrooper figurines. Join them for a lively discussion blending gaming, pop culture, and practical tips in episode 123.

Episode 123

Topic Tapas #2

Played games

The Holt Inquisitor!

Q3 If gaming publishers could do a mashup of games, what ideas do you think might work? Eg Ticket to Ride Catan, where you did not get the longest road, but you use the roads to join the settlements together.

Non-Gaming Things We’re Currently Into

Nick:
- Damsel
Sam:
- Beetlejuice – cos of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice teaser
- Murderbot
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

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On the web: www.devondice.co.uk

Youtube – DevonDiceUK please like subscribe to our channel https://youtube.com/@DevonDice

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Episode 123

Topic Tapas #2

Played games

The Holt Inquisitor!

Q3 If gaming publishers could do a mashup of games, what ideas do you think might work? Eg Ticket to Ride Catan, where you did not get the longest road, but you use the roads to join the settlements together.

Non-Gaming Things We’re Currently Into

Nick:
- Damsel
Sam:
- Beetlejuice – cos of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice teaser
- Murderbot
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

[email protected]

Previous 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:
- - Sand,
  - España 1936,
  - Salton Sea
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

Earth: Abundance

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.

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124 Devon Dice Podcast News Show April

Welcome to Episode 124 of our podcast, where we wrap up the latest board gaming news and delve into exciting crowdfunding projects! Joel and Nick are here to keep the gaming banter going strong bringing the latest news, crowdfunders, and what games they have been playing to the show.

First up in our “Quick” News segment, we have some thrilling announcements:

Capstone and Spielworxx have joined forces, bringing Spielworxx games to North America.
Oink! Games release the reprint of Zuuli with a new name, Moving Wild.
Keep an eye out for SETI, the next game from CGE, making its debut at Essen.
Prepare to stack and build in Babylon, a 3D game recreating the Hanging Gardens.
Exciting news for online gamers with Game-park, a new online board gaming site.

And now, onto our annual April Fools roundup, where we explore the wackiest board game announcements of the season!

In the crowdfunding corner, we highlight:

Tokyo Capsule Hotel, is the latest addition to the Tokyo series by Jordan Draper Games.
Get ready for Horror on the Orient Express.
Keep an eye out for Rebirth, a Knizia tile-layer, and Ada’s Dream, a game celebrating Ada Lovelace’s pioneering work.
Join the adorable adventure in Cyber Pet Quest, a cooperative campaign game.
Plus, stay tuned for DC Heroes United and the Special Edition Reprint of Castles of Burgundy.