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.

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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.

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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

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In Episode 171 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we blast off into space, dive into the depths, battle for ancient Greek supremacy, and try our luck at the slot machine of strategy—all in one beautifully unhinged episode.

We kick things off with Jackpot: Set the Reel, coming to Kickstarter soon. This quick little card game promises to blend slot machines/fruit machines with strategic card play. Jackpot looks light, but is there enough game behind the glitter? We spin the reels and find out. And what the hell is a puggy! We then explore the depth in Fathom, an entry level board game about exploring the depths and cataloguing its divergent wildlife. Bac to the classics, well sort of, as we go in depth on Cyclades: Legendary Edition, the mythological area-control game full of gods, monsters, tactical auctions, and being a bigger dick than Zeus himself. Does it still hold up? And who summoned a Kraken again? And last of all we go to outer space in Transgalactica, a controversial game of going up tracks and colonising space.

Expect the usual dose of board game insight, over analysis, mild nonsense, and just enough arguing to keep things interesting.

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Podcast Contents

00:00:00 Osprey Games
00:05:00 Peachy Con
00:05:44 Andy's Birthday Con
00:11:13 Jackpot Set the Reel
00:19:40 Take the Throne
00:20:20 Fathom
00:30:35 Cyclades: Legendary Edition
00:44:12 Transgalactica

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In Episode 170 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we dive into three very different games that prove once again how gloriously diverse the tabletop hobby can be, from classic fantasy adventures that make Steve feel old, to courtly power plays and master-crafted violins.

First we step into the dark, nostalgic world of Fighting Fantasy Adventures, the classic adventure books reimagined as a co-op board game by legendary designer Martin Wallace. Can this tabletop take on the iconic solo gamebooks capture the magic and mayhem? We roll the dice and try not to die (spoiler: we died).

Take the Throne is a fast-paced, strategic bluffing game that is heading to Kickstarter soon, and we’ve got an early look. With bluffing, tactical positioning, and a tight rule set, Take the Throne might just be your next favourite lunch-break skirmish.

Finally, we fine-tune our skills in Luthier, a gorgeous and deeply thematic euro-game of crafting musical instruments for royalty, rich patrons and prestige. With its unique mechanics and stunning presentation, it struck a chord with us!

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Podcast Contents

00:05:51 Fighting Fantasy Adventures
00:24:55 Deathtrap Dungeon: The Interactive Video Adventure
00:26:40 Sound Realms and Steve Jackson's FIST
00:31:30 Take the Throne
00:39:05 Luthier

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In Episode 169 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we’re back to the normal format with a jam-packed episode full of cardboard strategy, wooden meeples, and the occasional alcahol related tangent. We’ve got three fresh games on the table—each offering a different flavour of thinky goodness—and we’re ready to break them down.

Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
We dive into this beautiful and brain-burning game of knowledge, trade, and influence. Set in medieval Timbuktu, Sankoré blends economic planning with cultural prestige—so naturally, we try to out-teach each other.

Civolution
What happens when you blend civilisation building with a modular tech tree and evolving asymmetry? Civolution aims to answer that. We dig into the mechanisms, the innovation, and whether it actually feels like building a civilisation.

Timber Town
Time to grab your axe and get to work! This charming, engine-building game about lumberjacks and town planning took us by surprise. It's a lot deeper than it looks—and yes, we make at least three wood-related puns.

So grab a brew, get comfy, and join us for another episode of tabletop talk and trite tangents.

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Podcast Contents

00:02:11 Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
00:24:50 Civolution
00:45:27 Timber Town
00:54:47 Questions for the mailbag

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In this special post-convention episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we unpack all the chaos and cardboard from UK Games Expo 2025!

We hit the NEC halls hard, so hard in fact that our feet are still hurting and Steve caught con-crud, but now we’re back behind the mics with our favourite board games, standout surprises, and best moments from the UK's biggest tabletop gaming event. From epic Euros and frantic family games to unexpected indie darlings and jaw-dropping miniatures and prototypes. We cover a host of new games and present the prestigious Polyhedron Collider awards.

Whether you joined us at the Expo or are living vicariously through our ramblings, this episode is your all-access pass to the best of UKGE 2025.

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Podcast Contents

00:09:05 The Shelf Dodger: Under the Mango Tree, Elder Scrolls, Rival Cities, Terrorscape, Tacta
00:18:55 Orbital Blues, Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game, Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game, Sentai & Sensibility RPG
00:26:05 Fighting Fantasy Adventures, Luthier, Stupor Mundi
00:28:25 Best Bling: AK Playmarkers, Tabletop Dominion
00:34:16 Best Kickstarter: Celestial Affinity, Echoes of Legend, Cubyria: Architects of a Lost City, Kalypso
00:40:46 The Game we are Itching to Play Again: Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth, Star Wars: Battle of Hoth, INK, Altay: Dawn of Civilization
00:52:43 Best Miniature: Sir Coates Painting Masters, Two Thin Coats Dark Arts, Infinity, Mammoth Factory, Malediction
01:04:57 Definitely Not Sh!t Award: Revenant

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Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2025, the boys are excited to talk about the board games, RPGs and everything else that got opur attention during the press preview, as well as, well the usual nonsense you can expect from PhC!

Games Mentioned

02:22 Cubyria - Eccentric Design
05:14 Fathom - Paper Fort Games
07:21 Revelation Games - Prowl
10:10 Altay - Ares Games
11:15 Sentai and Sensibility - 9th Level Games
14:49 Abberation & Companion Quest - Ghostfire Gaming
17:04 Celestial Affinity - Cerberus Studios
18:14 Stupor Mundi - Pegasus Spiel
19:52 Luthier - Paverson Games
20:19 Flow - Brain Games & Hachette
21:56 Tacta - The Op Games
21:38 Flippers - Molinarius Games
23:30 Orbital Blues - Soulmuppet Publishing
28:07 The Thinning Veil - Triskelion Games Ltd
27:46 Beyond the Veil - Wrengade Studios
29:00 Aster - Midnight Trading Co.
30:44 SETI: Space Agencies - CGE
32:43 Console Wars: The Card Game - Booth Babe Games
35:31 Locke Battle Mats 37:06 Questions

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