143 Devon Dice Podcast News, played board games and other stuff August '25

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)