Episode 149: The Best of 2016 & 2021In this episode of the Devon Dice Podcast, Joel is joined by Nick to dive into a nostalgic showdown of their best games of 2016 and 2021, comparing favourites, surprises, and all-time table hits from two great gaming years. The duo also cover upcoming conventions, including Torquay Gaming Weekend, AndyCon, and the Fox & Hounds Board Gaming Weekend. Along the way, they tackle the latest news—such as Cole Wehrle leaving Leder Games and the cancellation of the TAKE crowdfunder—plus a stack of crowdfunding highlights before counting down their Top 5 lists and honourable mentions from both 2016 and 2021.Upcoming conventions:Torquay gaming weekend (Full Board Gaming) at the end of JanuaryAndyConFox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming WeekendNews:Cole Wehrle leaves Leder Games, causing the planned forthcoming TAKE crowdfunder to be scrapped.Crowdfunding:Colt Express: Complete CollectionMountain Goats Legacy + Enchanted IvyOld King’s Crown: 2nd printing + new expansionArboria: Reprint, + new Corruption & Rewild expansionsTop 5 of 2016, top 5 of 2021(games in orange are on other lists)Merchants Cove Mechs vs. Minions Red Rising Ark NovaClank!: A Deck-Building AdventureTerraforming MarsImperial SteamDescent: LeGreat Western TrailJunk ArtThe HungerGolemVast: The Crystal CavernsExcavation EarthThe Crew: Mission Deep SeaCrisis