Show Notes
In Episode 143 of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick and Sam for a news-packed show covering conventions, the latest headlines, hot crowdfunding projects, and plenty of games they’ve been playing. Expect chatter about GenCon buzz, SdJ winners, new mini-expansions, and reprints galore. Plus, hear what’s hitting their tables and what’s keeping them busy off the board—TV, films, books, and video games included!
Conventions
- Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October
- Hotel rooms sold out
- A few day/weekend tickets are still available.
- GenCon is next week (31st Jul – 3rd Aug). Obviously none of us is going. But lots of new games are being demoed / for sale. See Nick’s pics from the Gencon Preview on BGG
News
- SdJ 2025 winners announced
- US Tariffs news: It’s constantly changing all the time!
- Gamefound acquires Indiegogo
- Tycoon Games acquires Gamelyn Games, interview with BGG
- New Skull King mini-expansion announced
- New Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth mini-expansion leaked (& now officially announced)
- New The Gang mini-expansion announced
Crowdfunding
Kickstarter
- Art Society Deluxe edition + expansion coming in Sept
- Ra: The Dice Game + Rheinlander – some classic Knizia gets reprinted with Ian O’Toole art – coming soon
- Flip Voyage – sequel to Flip City – running until 20th August
Gamefound
Played Games
- Nick
- Joel
- Sam
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- Galileo Galilei
- Arcs
- Petiquette – preview Oink game
- Wriggle Roulette – preview Oink game
Non-Gaming Stuff:
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- TV: House MD (finally getting around to watching it); Marvel Ironheart
- Anyone watched any of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 yet?… (me: waiting to start)
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- Joel
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- Movies: F1 movie, Karate Kid Legends, Superman, Fantastic 4: First Steps
- Video Games: Blue Prince, Crime Scene cleaner, Paint spray sim, Robo Cop Rogue City, Police sim
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- Sam
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- 28 Years Later (cinema), Murderbot (Apple TV+), Bobiverse (book series), Indiana Jones & The Great Circle (game)
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