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The Polyhedron Collider Cast

The Polyhedron Collider Cast

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 Three British chaps talk about tabletop gaming of all kinds. Board games, card games, miniatures and more. Each episode we talk about what games we've been playing and our thoughts on them© 2023 polyhedroncollider.com All Rights Reserved
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  • Episode 173 – Pax Pamir, Fate of the Fellowship, Sengoku, Ink & a Dash of Cthulhu

    Episode 173 – Pax Pamir, Fate of the Fellowship, Sengoku, Ink & a Dash of Cthulhu
    Sep 7 2025
    In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we tackle Pax Pamir, The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, General Orders: Sengoku Jidai, and Ink, while Sid shares his eldritch adventures at a live Call of Cthulhu show in Edinburgh. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider In Episode 173 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we’re knee-deep in intrigue, fellowship, feudal battles, and… calligraphy? That’s right, we’ve got a varied lineup of games to talk about, and plenty of banter to go with it. As always, expect a healthy mix of strategy talk, tangents, and the usual Collider nonsense. Sid & the Call of Cthulhu Live Sid takes a detour from the tabletop to Edinburgh, where he experienced a live Call of Cthulhu performance. Expect tales of eldritch horror, theatrical madness, and perhaps one or two sanity checks. Pax Pamir We revisit Cole Wehrle’s masterpiece of politics, shifting alliances, and fragile empires in 19th century Afghanistan. Is it still as brilliant—and brutal—as we remember? The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship Middle-earth gets a fresh spin in this new take on Tolkien’s epic. We explore whether it captures the tension, the drama, and the journey of the Fellowship (with fewer second breakfasts). General Orders: Sengoku Jidai Two players, one board, and a battle for feudal Japan. From the minds behind Undaunted, this tight tactical skirmish impressed us with its elegance and depth. Ink A light pattern game that’s quick to teach but surprisingly tricky to master. Perfect for when your brain’s fried after too much Pax Pamir. And don’t forget—you can join the discussion over on our [Discord server]! Podcast Contents 00:04:10 Call of Cthulhu Live 00:11:06 Tabletop Scotland 00:13:46 Airecon North West 00:15:42 Pax Pamir: Second Edition 00:29:38 Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 00:42:35 General Orders: World War II and General Orders: Sengoku Jidai 00:53:43 Ink For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show. Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway 😉 👥Follow Us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyhedroncollider Threads: https://www.threads.net/@polyhedroncollider 🎧The latest episode is available to listen on the following pod-cast services: iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-polyhedron-collider-cast/id1087398150 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAPFNc5rE6JURNYakNzA3 Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eba45bc5-0a1d-493c-bbbd-024fe5714147/the-polyhedron-collider-cast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@polyhedroncollider Player FM - https://player.fm/series/the-polyhedron-collider-cast Podbay - http://podbay.fm/show/1087398150 Or you can add the http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Polyhedron Collider Cast RSS feed to your favourite podcast player Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • #Ramshackle 001 - Our Favourite Books

    #Ramshackle 001 - Our Favourite Books
    Aug 30 2025

    Welcome to the very first episode of #ramshackle - our new show for all things off-topic, guests, best-of lists, and anything else that doesn't fit into the normal format. Rory and Steve kick things off by talking about their favourite books, talking about Sanderson, Abercrombie and Pratchett.

    For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout

    ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda

    When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show. Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway 😉

    👥Follow Us on Social Media

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyhedroncollider

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@polyhedroncollider

    🎧The latest episode is available to listen on the following pod-cast services:

    iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-polyhedron-collider-cast/id1087398150

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAPFNc5rE6JURNYakNzA3

    Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eba45bc5-0a1d-493c-bbbd-024fe5714147/the-polyhedron-collider-cast

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@polyhedroncollider

    Player FM - https://player.fm/series/the-polyhedron-collider-cast

    Podbay - http://podbay.fm/show/1087398150

    Or you can add the http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Polyhedron Collider Cast RSS feed to your favourite podcast player

    Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    50 mins
  • Episode 172 - Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Burnt Moon, and Compile

    Episode 172 - Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Burnt Moon, and Compile
    Aug 17 2025

    In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we share our highlights from PeachCon (and meeting Chris Peach from Peachy Tips) while diving into Altay, Ponzi Scheme, Gwent, Burnt Moon, and Compile—all with the usual mix of board game chat and PhC nonsense.

    Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider

    In Episode 172 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the lads return fresh from PeachCon, where they finally got to meet the legend himself—Chris Peach of Peachy Tips—and, naturally we've played a mountain of games since last episode.

    This episode is jam-packed with board game reviews - as we discuss deck building area control on Altay, make questionable financial decisions in Ponzi Scheme and round off the episode with a two-player lane-battler extravaganza. We discuss Geralt of Rivia's favourite card game in Gwent: The Legendary Card Game, hack the planet with Compile, and carefully co-ordinate drone strikes in Line of Fire: Burnt Moon.

    Alongside the gaming chat, expect the usual Collider mix of nonsense, tangents, and a lot of laughter. Tune in for board games, hobby highlights, and more than a few questionable financial decisions. And don’t forget—you can join the discussion (and maybe pitch us your own con name) over on our [Discord server]!

    Podcast Contents

    00:00:00 #Ramshackle
    00:17:18 PeachCon, Peachy Tips, Necromunda
    00:14:53 Altay: Dawn of Civilization
    00:32:00 Ponzi Scheme
    00:43:46 Gwent: The Legendary Card Game
    00:53:22 Compile: Main 1
    00:58:13 Line of Fire: Burnt Moon

    For a 10% discount at Tabletop Dominion (the amazing makers of the dice cubes), go to tabletopdominion.com/POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER or use the code POLYHEDRONCOLLIDER at checkout

    ⭐Show Sponsor: Kienda

    When you sign up to an account with Kienda use this link to bag yourself a wee discount and help support the show. Let's face it, you were going to buy a board game anyway 😉

    👥Follow Us on Social Media

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyhedroncollider

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@polyhedroncollider

    🎧The latest episode is available to listen on the following pod-cast services:

    iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-polyhedron-collider-cast/id1087398150

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAPFNc5rE6JURNYakNzA3

    Amazon - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eba45bc5-0a1d-493c-bbbd-024fe5714147/the-polyhedron-collider-cast

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@polyhedroncollider

    Player FM - https://player.fm/series/the-polyhedron-collider-cast

    Podbay - http://podbay.fm/show/1087398150

    Or you can add the http://polyhedroncollider.libsyn.com/rss Polyhedron Collider Cast RSS feed to your favourite podcast player

    Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

    creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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