149 Devon Dice Podcast's Best Board Games from 2016 & 2021

Episode 149: The Best of 2016 & 2021 In 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 January AndyCon Fox and Hound’s 20th-22nd March Boardgaming Weekend News: Cole Wehrle leaves Leder Games, causing the planned forthcoming TAKE crowdfunder to be scrapped. Crowdfunding: Colt Express: Complete Collection Mountain Goats Legacy + Enchanted Ivy Old King’s Crown: 2nd printing + new expansion Arboria: Reprint, + new Corruption & Rewild expansions Top 5 of 2016, top 5 of 2021 (games in orange are on other lists) Merchants Cove  Mechs vs. Minions  Red Rising  Ark Nova Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Terraforming Mars Imperial Steam Descent: Le Great Western Trail Junk Art The Hunger Golem Vast: The Crystal Caverns Excavation Earth The Crew: Mission Deep Sea Crisis