Welcome to the best episode of the year! Devon Dice Board Game Podcast presents we celebrate the highlights of 2024 in the world of board gaming!Joel, Nick, Lewis, and Sam (who’s back in action!). Unfortunately, Claire has retired to bed, and our ever-charming mascot, Honey, is busy with her latest obsession—a toy badger.ConventionsWe’ve got updates for the upcoming Fox & Hounds Boardgame Weekend. Rooms (which include weekend tickets) are still available, and visitor weekend tickets can be purchased on our website. Don’t miss out!Tickets are now on sale on our website!NewsA big shake-up in the BoardGameGeek rankings! Ark Nova has climbed to the #3 spot, nudging Gloomhavendown to #4.CrowdfundingKickstarter: 1899 DAIHAN , an exciting new 18XX game set in Korea, is currently live (ending on January 6th).Gamefound: Ark Nova: 3Dition—because your favourite zoo-building game just got even fancier!Games PlayedOur hosts share their most recent board gaming adventures:Nick: Power Grid: Outpost, Cantaloop, and Panda Spin(on BGA).Joel: Wrath of Fire Mountain and BalatroSam: Clank! Acquisitions Incorporated 2 and Clank! Catacombs – Lairs & Lost ChambersTop Games of 2024Finally, we’ll reveal our favourite games played for the first time this year. Please tune in to find out which titles made our list and why!Grab your meeples, roll the dice, and join us to discuss the best and brightest in board gaming this year. Let’s make it an episode to remember!Joel Nick Lewis Sam 1Star Trek: Captains’ ChairFateforge: Chronicles of KaanLost Ruins of ArnakRiver of Gold