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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 Tabletop Inc: Crowdfunding Revolution Played Games Nick Steam Power London (2nd ed) Flip 7 Hutan: Life in the Rainforest (BGA)

Welcome to Episode 142 of the Devon Dice Podcast! Joel, Nick, and Lewis are back from UK Games Expo 2025 and are here to share their Top 5 highlights from the event — plus Sam’s thoughts via his notes! Listen in as they dive into their favourite moments, discuss the games they played, and even give a few honest hotel reviews. This episode also features bonus interviews with three creators from the UK board game scene (and slightly beyond): Mark Prentice from Next Dimension Games Chris Priscott of Unfringed Jubson Cowan, game artist extraordinaire (okay, not strictly British — but we’ll claim him anyway!) We still found time to squeeze in a bit of industry news and a roundup of some exciting crowdfunding campaigns currently live. So, sit back, enjoy the Expo wrap-up, and get your wishlist ready! Conventions Fox & Hounds board game weekend – 17th – 19th October Hotel rooms sold out  A few day/weekend tickets are still available. News US Tariffs news: courts put a stop to tariffs CMON sells off IPs Roxley’s new games road map  New expansion for Clank Catacombs announced  Plus a train game for Nick – Lightning Train The next 2 Feld city games have been announced: Manila & Beijing (rethemes of Amerigo & Year of the Dragon) Crowdfunding Kickstarter Inis: Big Box (featuring Nemed expansion) Catacombs Alpha Even more train fun, with Maglev Maps: Expansion volumes 1 & 2 Gamefound Agricola Special Edition Sniper Elite: Operation Kraken & Reprint Top 5 UKGE highlights? Highlight Number 5 Joel: Space Junkers Sam: Hotel Nick: Food Trucks Lewis: Wrath of Fire Mountain 1st Interview  Mark Prentice from Next Dimension Games Space Junkers  Go Ahead Punk!

Devon Dice Podcast – Episode 141Title: It’s Our UKGE 2025 Preview Episode! Welcome back to another episode of the Devon Dice Podcast! Joel, Nick and Sam are bringing their best list of games they are looking forward to, at UKGE 2025, to try and impress Lewis on what to look out for this year. Convention Chat Looking ahead, don’t forget the Fox & Hounds Board Game Weekend is coming up:17th–19th October – mark your calendars! Board Game News Tariffs Update: There’s a 90-day pause on tariffs, prompting a mad shipping dash from publishers. Great for getting games out… but it’s driving up shipping costs again. Golden Geek Awards:  announced The winners have been crowned! (Insert dramatic drumroll here.) Crowdfunding Corner Kickstarter Highlights: Age of Steam Volume 5 & 6 expansions– 16 new maps + 2 promo maps? That’s enough to derail our wallets. River Rats – Another co-op poker game, because bluffing with friends never gets old. Gamefound Picks: AVGhost Paranormal Investigation: Second edition – another chance to go ghost hunting … . Coming Soon: Paperback Adventures: Volume 2 – More wordy roguelike fun on the way! Our UKGE 2025 Top 5 Most Anticipated Games Here’s what each of us is hyped for: Joel’s Picks Goat Simulator: The Card Game Distilled: Cocktails Popcorn Calimala SETI: Space Agencies Sam’s Picks Last Week of Summer Transgalactica Asterix & Company