Polyhedron Collider Episode 165 - Inventions Evolution of Ideas, Age of Innovation, and Great Western Trail El Paso

In Episode 165 of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, the crew is back around the virtual tabletop to talk about some of the biggest, brain-burning board games hitting tables right now—and to share some exciting news!

We kick things off with a deep dive into Inventions: Evolution of Ideas, the latest crunchy masterpiece from Vital Lacerda. Next up, we explore Age of Innovation, the newest evolution of Terra Mystica, with modular factions, a new innovation mechanic and a whole lot of strategic depth. Finally, we saddle up and ride into Great Western Trail: Argentina, no New Zealand—wait, no—El Paso! Lets just review all the Great Western Trail games!

Plus, we’ve got two big announcements:

We’ll be recording a LIVE episode at UK Games Expo 2025! Come join us on Friday 3 May, heckle us (gently), and join the fun. https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/2153-polyhedron-collider/

We’ve launched a brand-new Polyhedron Collider Discord server! It’s your place to chat games, ask questions, and hang out with fellow listeners. https://discord.gg/wxenEtEh

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00:08:40 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas

00:27:30 Terra Mystica Age of Innovation

00:45:25 Great Western Trail: El Paso

Intro and Outro Music: "Ouroboros" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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