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)