Episode 178 - The Best Tabletop Games of 2025

About this episode

The episode celebrates the best tabletop games of 2025, highlighting standout board games and RPGs from the year.

It's that time of year again! In this special episode of the Polyhedron Collider Cast, we look back at 2025 and count down the best board games and roleplaying games that hit our tables over the past twelve months. From heavyweight Euros and razor-sharp two-player duels to narrative epics and unforgettable RPG moments, we break down the games that stood out, surprised us, and refused to leave our gaming tables. Whether you're building your wish list, arguing with your friends, or just enjoying a bit of end-of-year tabletop reflection, this episode is a celebration of everything that made 2025 a great year to be a gamer. And don't forget—you can join the discussion over on our [ Discord server ]! Podcast Contents 00:04:00 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 00:08:15 Fighting Fantasy Adventures 00:13:37 Andy's Insert of Choice Award - Altay, Luthier, Rival Cities, Leaders 00:16:53 Nemesis Retaliation 00:20:10 Molly House 00:25:16 Star Wars: Battle of Hoth 00:29:03 Ponzi Scheme 00:33:56 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas and House of Fado 00:37:30 Ayar 00:39:59 Fateforge : Chronicles of Kaan 00:46:52 Call of Cthulhu: The Sutra of Pale Leaves - Twin Suns Rising 00:51:16…

People in this episode

Host: The Polyhedron Collider Crew

Topics covered

• tabletop games
• board games
• roleplaying games
• game reviews
• 2025 highlights
• gaming community

Keywords

• tabletop games
• board games
• roleplaying games
• 2025
• game reviews
• gaming
• Kienda

Sponsors

Kienda

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, Fighting Fantasy Adventures, Altay, Luthier, Rival Cities, Leaders, Nemesis Retaliation, Molly House, Star Wars: Battle of Hoth, Ponzi Scheme

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