MeepleTown: Recent Episodes
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In episode 267, Dean talks about games he has introduced to people over the past year that have always been adored by people that are not necessarily gamers.
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00:00 Intro
12:23 10 Board Games that Never Miss
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Dean
10. Moon Colony Blood Bath (04:58)
9. Duck & Cover (08:22)
8. River Valley Glassworks (10:02)
7. Hot Streak (12:55)
6. Magical Athlete (17:05)
5. Skull (20:06)
4. Can’t Stop (22:40)
3. So Clover! (25:27)
2. Flip 7 (29:00)
1. Incan Gold (Diamant) (31:48)
Honorable Mentions: Carcassonne, Wits & Wagers, Hues & Cues, Green Team Wins (35:0)
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In episode 266, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Magical Athlete, Flip 7, & Codenames), and they talk about their 6-10 favorite worker placement games.
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00:00 Intro
02:05 Magical Athlete
04:13 Flip 7
05:58 Codenames
11:22 Top 6-10 Worker Placement Games
Spoilers Below
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Deron
10. Merlin: Big Box (12:44)
9. Ora et Labora (17:01)
8. Viticulture: Essential Edition (19:20)
7. The Gallerist (25:20)
6. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (29:45)
Honorable Mentions: The Lord’s of Waterdeep, The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire, Anachrony, Under Falling Skies, Unconscious Mind, Dinosaur Island, My Father’s Work. (36:09)
Dean
10. Yokohama (15:34)
9. Viticulture (18:56)
8. A Feast for Odin (23:30)
7. Raiders of Scythia (27:49)
6. Fields of Arle (32:29)
Honorable Mentions: Caylus, Santa’s Workshop 2nd. Ed., Brew Crafters, Dune Imperium, Champions of Midgard, Speakeasy (36:09)
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In episode 265, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Camel Up & OUTFOX the FOX), and they talk about their favorite worker placement games..
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00:00 Intro
04:20 Camel Up
09:42 OUTFOX the FOX
15:44 Top 5 Worker Placement Games
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Deron:
5. Caverna: The Cave Farmers (19:54)
4. Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar (21:35)
3. Paladins of the West Kingdom (25:07)
2. Champions of Midgard (30:32)
1. Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island (34:57)
Dean:
5. Snowdonia (20:10)
4. Obsession (23:19)
3. Caverna: The Cave Farmers/Agricola (27:16)
2. The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire (33:29)
1. Lords of Waterdeep (38:12)
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In episode 264, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Cities USA & Skulls of Sedlec), and Dean spends time talking with Dominic Crapuchettes from NorthStar Game Stuidio.
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00:00 Intro
02:52 USA Cities*
09:11 Skulls of Sedlec
14:16 Interview with Dominic Crapuchettes
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In episode 263, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Zombicide 2nd Ed. & Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors), and they both share their favorite games with aspirational occupations.
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00:00 Intro
02:23 Zombicide 2nd Ed.
06:45 Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors)
10:02 Top 5 games with aspirational occupations
32:00 Honorable Mentions
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Dean
5. Lords of Waterdeep (11:45)
4. Formaggio/Viticulture (15:03)
3. Obsession (18:05)
2. Escape: Curse of the Temple/Arnak (22:46)
1. Dinosaur Island (26:38)
Deron
5. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (12:53)
4. The Taverns of Tiefenthal (16:38)
3. Disney Animated (19:48)
2. Funfair (24:41)
1. Mystery of the Abbey (29:05)
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In episode 262, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Ichor & Orloj), and they both share their favorite games ranked outside the BGG top 1000.
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00:00 Intro
03:06 Ichor
07:48 Orloj*
20:39 Top 5 games outside the BGG top 1000
30:15 Honorable Mentions
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Dean
5. Rook (3,125) (26:22)
4. Keyper (1,743) (28:14)
3. Riverboat (1,179) (30:56)
2. Brew Crafters (1,183) (34:02)
1. Minigolf Designer (3,601) (38:39)
Deron
5. Tournament at Avalon (2,351) (24:58)
4. Septima (1,188) (27:14)
3. Vagrantsong (1,353) (28:48)
2. The Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game (1,154) (32:37)
1. Mistborn: The Deckbuilding game (1,058) (35:49)
*Review Copy Provided
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In episode 261, Dean talks about a recent play (Tag Team), and Dean and Deron both share what games they like to play when their brains are fried.
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00:00 Intro
03:44 Tag Team
11:11 Top 5 games to play when your brain is fried
37:30 Honorable Mentions
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Dean
5. 7 Wonders Architects (14:56)
4. Splendor (18:19)
3. Dorfromantik (23:32)
2. Crokinole (26:50)
1. River Valley Glassworks (29:52)
Deron
5. Wits & Wagers (16:37)
4. After the Virus (20:48)
3. King of Tokyo (25:25)
2. Love Letter (28:17)
1.Gentle Rain (32:20)
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In episode 260, Dean talks about a recent play (Ecos: First Continent), and Dean and Deron both share what future Zombicide games they would like to see.
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00:00 Intro
05:50 Ecos: First Continent
12:15 Top 5 Wishlist Games for Zombicide
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In episode 259, Dean shares part two of his time at TN Game Days.
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00:00 Intro
02:04 Board Game Geek Award Nominations
04:14 TN Game Days Part 2
04:44 Fall of the Mountain King
09:35 The Old King's Crown
15:06 Lost Cities
19:00 Let's Go! To Japan
24:08 The Oracle of Delphi
28:29 Games of the Con
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In episode 257, Deron talks about a recent play of Iliad, and Dean shares part one of his time at TN Game Days.
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00:00 Intro
07:39 Iliad
12:16 TN Game Days
13:35 Speakeasy
21:14 Obsession
24:11 Moon Colony Bloodbath
31:22 Looot
32:59 Rascally Rabbits
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In episode 257, Dean and Deron talk their favorite auction/bidding games.
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00:00 Intro
07:53 Top 5 Auction/Bidding Games
38:28 Honorable Mentions
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Dean's Top 5
5. QE (09:17)
4. Biblios (17:04)
3. For Sale (23:28)
2. Ra (28:09)
1. Modern Art (33:20)
Deron's Top 5
5. Money (12:31)
4. Nightmare Productions (20:39)
3. High Society (26:16)
2. Ra (28:09)
1. Modern Art (33:20)
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In episode 256, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth) and talk about recent news.
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00:00 Intro
03:50 The Traitors (reality TV show)
10:08 TCG Card Shop Simulator
14:33 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth
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In episode 255, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Last Will & Scythe) and look at 5 games that would never leave their collections.
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00:00 Intro
03:59 Last Will
09:19 Scythe
14:44 5 Games Never Leaving
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In episode 254, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Point City & TEN) and take a trip to the MeepleTown Museum to review Alhambra.
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00:00 Intro
05:56 Point City
10:27 TEN
16:58 Alhambra
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In episode 254, Dean and Deron discuss how they did on their 2025 gaming resolutions and set some new goals for 2026.
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00:00 Intro
08:48 Dean's 2025 Resolutions
15:15 Deron's 2025 Resolutions
22:24 Dean's 2025 Shelf of Opportunity
26:23 Deron's 2025 Shelf of Opportunity
30:44 Dean's 2026 Goals
34:24 Deron's 2026 Goals
38:37 Dean's 2026 Shelf of Opportunity
42:06 Deron's 2026 Shelf of Opportunity
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In episode 252, Dean talks about some recent plays (Colt Express, Clans of Midgard, and Unmatched Adventures: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Dean and Deron also share their collective games of the year.
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00:00 Intro
09:04 Colt Express
15:16 Clans of Midgard
20:30 Unmatched Adventures: TMNT
26:13 MeepleTown 2025 Games of the Year
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3. Finspan
2. The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - Trick-Taking Game
1. The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
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In episode 250, Dean and Deron talk their favorite board games released in 2025.
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00:00 Intro
04:08 Top 5 2025 Games
44:32 Honorable Mentions
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Dean's Top 5
5. Nature (06:02)
4. The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship (12:17)
3. Formaggio (19:53)
2. Unmatched Adventures: TMNT (27:04)
1. Star Wars: Battle of Hoth (34:48)
Deron's Top 5
5. Ruins (09:05)
4. Final Girl: Shriek (15:38)
3. Unmatched: Battle of Legends, vol.3 (23:36)
2. Finspan (30:45)
1. Vantage (39:34)
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In episode 251, Dean discusses recent plays and misses Deron.
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00:00 Intro
03:13 The Hobbit: There and Back Again
06:47 Flamecraft Duals
12:42 Hero Realms
16:42 A Wild Venture
24:51 Flatiron
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In episode 249, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Vindication & Flock Together). They also discuss what the board gaming hobby would look like for them if they didn't create content.
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00:00 Intro
02:59 Vindication
11:30 Flock Together
18:44 What if we didn't create content?
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In episode 248, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Throught the Desert & Toy Battle). They also discuss a message sent out from Ignacy Trzewiczek at Portal Games about the status of the board game hobby and reprints.
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00:00 Intro
04:08 Through the Desert
09:57 Toy Battle
17:44 A Brutally Honest Message from Portal Games
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In episode 247, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed & Flip 7: The Grinch) and review The Gallerist.
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00:00 Intro
05:28 Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed
12:14 Grinch Flip 7
14:43 The Gallerist
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In episode 246, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Carcassonne & 3 Chapters) and review The White Castle Duel.
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00:00 Intro
07:28 Carcassonne
17:44 3 Chapters
24:49 The White Castle Duel*
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*Review copy provided by publisher
In episode 245, Dean and Deron share their board game gift ideas for the holiday season.
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00:00 Intro
06:39 Holiday Buyer's Guide
06:39 Kids
13:13 Family
19:01 Medium
24:19 Heavy
27:39 Christmas
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In episode 244, Dean and Deron share their board game gift ideas for the holiday season.
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00:00 Intro
07:39 Holiday Buyer's Guide
10:37 Solo
14:05 2-Player
18:21 Party
23:00 Cooperative
29:17 Stocking Stuffers
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In episode 243, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays, and Dean talks about his recent experiences at TN Game Days.
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00:00 Intro
04:04 Escape from Route 52
09:00 Skull King w/ Expansion Pack
14:10 TN Game Days Fall 2025
16:00 Clans of Caledonia: Industria
19:51 The Bloody Inn
22:34 Covenant*
26:24 Shallow Sea
29:36 3 Chapters
33:58 Formaggio
38:06 Unfathomable
41:51 Hot Streak
44:57 Paragliders
48:08 Nexus Ops
50:11 Alibis
53:51 Fountains
*Review copy provided by publisher
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In episode 242, Dean talks about some digital games he's been playing lately (Nature, My City, & Flamecraft)
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00:00 Intro
01:32 Nature
05:36 My City
10:55 Flamecraft
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*All digital games in this episode were provided by the publisher
In episode 241, Dean and Deron talk about the games they've played lately (Horrified, Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed., & Lions of Lydia), and discuss board gaming news.
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00:00 Intro
05:18 Horrified
09:50 Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed.
15:08 Lions of Lydia
20:25 News
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In episode 240, Dean and Deron talk about the games they've played lately.
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00:00 Intro
04:29 Campy Creatures: Vol 1 (3rd ed.)
08:19 Final Girl: Shriek
16:30 Project ELITE
20:45 Botswana
25:16 Arkham Horror: Lovecraft Letter
31:59 Up or Down?
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In episode 239, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Hunted: Transylvania & Dreadful Meadows). They also share their pick for the most beautiful Halloween board games.
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00:00 Intro
06:01 Hunted: Transylvania
12:31 Dreadful Meadows
19:28 Top 5 BOOtiful Board Games
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In episode 238, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Boooop. and Scream!). They also share their favorite resource management games.
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00:00 Intro
08:10 Boooop.
14:14 Scream!
22:21 Top 5 Resource Management Games
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In episode 237, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Duck & Cover and Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze). They also share the games they are most excited about releasing at SPIEL Essen 2025.
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00:00 Intro
03:25 Duck & Cover
08:34 Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze
12:18 Top 5 SPIEL Essen Anticipated Releases
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In episode 236, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Imperial Settlers & The Last Lighthouse). They also have a showdown between two games in the Pandemic series: Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship & Star Wars: Clone Wars.
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00:00 Intro
01:43 Imperial Settlers
05:35 The Last Lighthouse
10:51 Showdown in MeepleTown
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In episode 235, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Phoenix New Horizon & Unmatched Vol. 3). They also discuss their top 5 area control/majority games.
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00:00 Intro
02:44 Phoenix New Horizon
08:30 Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume 3
13:04 Top 5 Area Control/Majority Games
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In episode 234, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (CDSK Travel & Final Girl). They also discuss a recent Discord discussion regarding the ideal weekend gaming getaway.
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00:00 Intro
05:41 CDSK Travel*
13:28 Final Girl
20:34 The Ideal Weekend Gameaway
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*Review copy provided by publisher
In episode 233, Deron talk about recent plays (Monopoly Deal: Harry Potter, FlipToons, & Ruins), and Dean shares the games play at Mancation 2025 (The Gang, Castle Combo, El Grande, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, & Challengers!).
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00:00 Intro
03:53 Monopoly Deal: Harry Potter
07:52 FlipToons
13:38 Ruins
22:21 The Gang
28:31 Castle Combo
29:55 El Grande
32:22 Heat: Pedal to the Metal
35:44 Challengers!
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In episode 232, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Castle Combo, All Aboard!, & Vantage), and discuss the 5 games we would save if our collection was going away.
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00:00 Intro
03:19 Castle Combo
08:56 All Aboard!
13:56 Vantage
22:19 The 5 That Survive
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In episode 231, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Le Havre & Soda Jerk), respond to the Dice Tower Award winners, and give their favorite games with multi-use cards.
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00:00 Intro
03:35 Le Havre
09:58 Soda Jerk
14:31 Dice Tower Award Winners
33:49 Top 5 Games with Multi-Use Cards
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In episode 230, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft, Sanctuary, Nature, & Tag Team) Deron also discusses his trip to Gen Con, and Dean and Deron both talk about news coming from Gen Con.
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00:00 Intro
03:49 Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft
17:27 Sanctuary
21:59 Nature
26:20 Tag Team
35:28 News
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In episode 229, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Ace of Spades & Disney Lorcana - Palace Heist).
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00:00 Intro
07:32 Ace of Spades
17:01 Disney Lorcana
26:29 Top 5 Stefan Feld Games
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In episode 228, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays.
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00:00 Intro
07:15 Whale Riders
13:09 Notre Dame
19:26 Whale Riders: The Card Game
24:10 Trajan
29:55 Finger Guns at High Noon
35:18 Bruges
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In episode 227, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Power Grid: Outpost & Middle Ages) and discuss their most anticipated releases coming out of Gen Con.
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00:00 Intro
04:24 Spiel des Jahres Winners
09:20 Power Grid: Outpost
19:00 Middle Ages
23:44 Top 5 Anticipated Gen Con releases
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In episode 226, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (HUANG & Blood Rage) and discuss recent news. They might go off the rails to talk about McDonald's for a bit, too.
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00:00 Intro
08:14 HUANG
16:41 McDonald's failed menu items
21:29 Blood Rage
27:47 News
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In episode 225, Dean and Deron go back over their top 50 lists to discuss their overall thoughts and observations. They also discuss games they've been playing (Champions of Midgard, Cascadia, and Colosseum).
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00:00 Intro
03:21 Champions of Midgard
08:31 Cascadia
12:39 Colosseum
25:07 Top 50 Recap
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In episode 224, Dean and Deron finish their lists of the top 50 board games by looking at 10-1.
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05:37 10. Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
11:33 9. El Grande
16:30 8. Wonderland’s War
22:49 7. Baseball Highlights: 2045
29:31 6. The Castles of Burgundy
37:04 5. Scythe
45:23 4. The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire
50:39 3. Tapestry
59:17 2. Root
01:09:19 1. Blood Rage
Deron
01:30 10. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans
07:39 9. Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island
13:16 8. Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game
19:02 7. Thunder Road: Vendetta–Maximum Chrome Ed.
25:50 6. Grand Austria Hotel
33:16 5. Nemesis
41:24 4. Arkham Horror: The Card Game
47:42 3. Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed
54:40 2. Unmatched
01:02:25 1. Gloomhaven, GH: Jaws of the Lion, Frosthaven
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In episode 223, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 20-11.
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02:35 20. Unmatched
06:30 19. Brass: Birmingham
10:29 18. Hansa Teutonica
14:23 17. Ginkgopolis
18:07 16. Cthulhu: Death May Die
22:44 15. Mansions of Madness 2nd. Ed.
25:59 14. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans
30:22 13. Everdell
35:21 12. Lost Ruins of Arnak
40:26 11. Glen More II: Chronicles
Deron
04:19 20. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
08:29 19. Marvel Dice Throne
12:21 18. Cyclades
15:55 17. Root
20:25 16. Dune: War for Arrakis
24:09 15. Inis
27:44 14. ARCS
32:13 13. Ankh: Gods of Egypt
37:48 12. Heat: Pedal to the Metal
41:57 11. Merchants & Marauders
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In episode 222, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 30-21.
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03:53 30. Foundations of Rome
09:42 29. Star Wars: Rebellion
14:36 28. Star Wars: Imperial Assault
18:38 27. Hadrian’s Wall
24:33 26. Ark Nova
28:41 25. Keyflower
33:08 24. Rococo
37:16 23. Grand Austria Hotel
41:34 22. Concordia
47:25 21. Puerto Rico
Deron
01:46 30. Pirates of Maracaibo
06:41 29. Vagrantsong
12:22 28. Newton
16:53 27. The Red Cathedral
21:07 26. My Father’s Work
26:32 25. The Taverns of Tiefenthal
31:42 24. Ark Nova
35:01 23. Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game
39:42 22. Ra
44:05 21. Modern Art
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In episode 221, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 40-31.
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01:41 40. Endeavor: Deep Sea & Age of Sail
06:33 39. Eclips: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
09:13 38. 7 Wonders/Duel/Lord of the Rings Duel
13:08 37. Dominion
16:23 36. Snowdonia
20:49 35. Village
25:25 34. Viticulture
28:19 33. Lords of Waterdeep
33:14 32. Memoir ‘44
39:06 31. Obsession
Deron
03:52 40. AuZtralia
07:30 39. Monumental
11:41 38. Dune: Imperium
14:48 37. The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire
18:23 36. Batman: The Animated Series–Shadow of the Bat
23:19 35. Unconscious Mind
26:56 34. Wonderland’s War
30:39 33. Marvel United
36:23 32. Western Legends
41:12 31. Champions of Midgard
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In episode 220, Dean and Deron start their top 50 board games by looking at 50-41.
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09:50 50. Summoner Wars (2nd Ed.)
16:37 49. Project: ELITE
20:38 48. Small World
26:22 47. Earth
31:24 46. Istanbul
38:05 45. Dune: Imperium
43:10 44. Andromeda’s Edge/Dwellings of Eldervale
47:46 43. Clans of Caledonia
52:20 42. Wyrmspan
57:02 41. Underwater Cities
Deron
06:58 50. Panda Spin
13:07 49. Tournament at Avalon (& Camelot)
18:22 48. Glen More II: Chronicles
23:57 47. Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition
28:36 46. Septima
33:47 45. Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest
40:23 44. Star Wars: Outer Rim
45:58 43. Nightmare Productions
50:26 42. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion
54:03 41. Marvel Champions: The Card game
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In episode 219, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays (D&D and Space Alert) and review Unconscious Mind.
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00:00 Intro
03:53 Dungeons & Dragons
08:39 Space Alert
14:49 Unconscious Mind
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In episode 218, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays (Dinosaur Tea Party & The Zorro Dice Game) and discuss the recent winners of the Golden Geek Awards.
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00:00 Intro
03:53 Dinosaur Tea Party
08:39 The Zorro Dice Game
14:49 19th Annual Golden Geek Awards
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In episode 217, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays(Manhattan and Flash Point: Legacy of Flame) and share their favorite deckbuilding games.
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00:00 Intro
04:54 Manhattan
12:55 Flash Point: Legacy of Flame
19:37 Top 5 Deckbuilding Games
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In episode 216, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays(Hit! Extreme, Quoridor, and Pirates of Maracaibo) and review Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game.
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00:00 Intro
04:42 Hit! Extreme
09:42 Quoridor
15:03 Pirates of Maracaibo
21:18 Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game
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In episode 215, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays(10 Days in the USA & ito) and discuss board game news.
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00:00 Intro
03:39 10 Days in the USA
08:33 ito
13:47 News
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In episode 214, Dean and Deron talk about all the games they played at TN Game Days Spring 2025 as well as their experiences at the con.
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In episode 213, Dean and Deron go through and vote on their March Madness bracket for board game themes. Do do work and travel constraints, Dean was unable to release this episode last week as planned, and he is very sorry.
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In episode 212, Dean and Deron discuss their recent plays (Monumental & The Vale of Eternity) and share their top beige board games.
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00:00 Intro
03:04 Monumental
09:31 The Vale of Eternity
17:00 Top 5 Beige Board Games
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In episode 211, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Rustling Leaves, For Glory, and Merlin Big Box) and review Finspan.
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00:00 Intro
04:13 Rustling Leaves
11:18 For Glory
20:54 Merlin Big Box
29:29 Finspan
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In episode 210, Dean and Deron talk about 2024 games and give their collective games of the year.
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00:00 Intro
02:49 Lookback at Anticipated Games of 2024
06:07 Trends
15:06 Big Moments in Gaming
18:48 MeepleTown Residents Games of the Year
30:49 New to Us Games
34:56 Top 15-11
39:54 Unplayed Wishlist
44:29 Most Played
45:19 Most Thematic
46:22 Best Art
47:29 Best Components
49:00 Best Solo
49:55 Best 2-Player
50:50 Best Co-Op
52:25 Best Card Game
53:29 Best Party Game
55:23 Best Family Game
56:44 Best Strategy Game
57:51 Best Advanced Strategy
59:45 Biggest Surprise
01:01:35 Best Experience
01:03:36 MeepleTown Games of the Year
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In episode 209, Dean and Deron both share their top 10 board games released in 2024.
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00:00 Intro
02:39 Top 10 Board Games of 2024
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07:44 10. Captain Flip
13:21 9. Nova Roma
17:10 8. River Valley Glassworks
22:20 7. Flip 7
01:01:01 6. Dune: War for Arrakis
52:19 5. Arcs
34:11 4. Andromeda’s Edge
41:47 3. Endeavor: Deep Sea
48:21 2. Lord of the Rings Duel
57:25 1. Wyrmspan
Deron's list
10:21 10. The Mandalorian: Adventures
13:21 9. Nova Roma
19:19 8. Boop the Halls
25:41 7. Rebirth
28:11 6. Unconscious Mind
31:39 5. Star Wars: Unlimited
37:17 4. Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game
45:07 3. DCEASED: Gotham City Outbreak
52:19 2. ARCS
01:01:01 1. Dune: War for Arrakis
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In episode 208, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Fishing and Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game) and review Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game.
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00:00 Intro
03:30 Fishing
10:14 Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game
19:40 Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game
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In episode 207, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (The Gang & Call To Adventure: The Stormlight Archive) and talk about the games they are looking forward to playing that release this year.
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00:00 Intro
03:37 The Gang
11:41 Call To Adventure: The Stormlight Archive
20:02 Top 5 Anticipated Board Games of 2025
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In episode 205, Deron talks about recent plays (Gnoming A Round & Contra: The Board Game). Dean and Deron also compare Panda Spin and Scout.
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00:00 Intro
05:00 Gnoming A Round
10:39 Contra: The Board Game
21:38 Showdown between Panda Spin & Scout
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In episode 205, Deron talks about recent plays (Dice Masters & Legends of Slepy Hollow). Dean and Deron also share recent news in the board gaming world.
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00:00 Intro
05:39 Dice Masters
17:07 Legends of Sleepy Hollow
27:53 News
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In episode 204, Deron talks about recent plays (Merchants & Marauders and Nemo's War: The Ultimate Edition). Dean and Deron also look back at their 2024 resolutions while setting their new goals for 2025.
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00:00 Intro
05:40 Merchants & Marauders
14:45 Nemo's War: The Ultimate Edition
23:55 2024 Resolutions Recap
41:15 2025 Resolutions
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In episode 203, Dean and Jon (that's right, you heard me correctly) talk about recent plays (Faraway and Alien Frontiers X) and have a couple showdowns between Lord of the Rings Duel v. 7 Wonders Duel and Wyrmspan v. Wingspan.
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00:00 Intro
11:52 Faraway
17:57 Alien Frontiers X
26:38 Showdown Intro
27:00 Lord of the Rings Duel v 7 Wonders Duel
40:34 Wyrmspan v. Wingspan
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In episode 202, Dean and Deron share recent plays (Flip 7, Cockroach Poker, & Hey, That's My Fish!) and talk about their top 5 favorite MeepleTown moments.
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00:00 Intro
10:19 Flip 7
15:17 Cockroach Poker
20:10 Hey, That's My Fish!
26:42 Top 5 MeepleTown Moments
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In episode 201, Dean and his children, Elias and Oliver, join the podcast to review Junior Detective & LEGO Monkey Palace.
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00:00 Intro
02:28 Junior Detective
13:41 Monkey Palace
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In episode 200, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Middle Ages, 12 Days, & Green Team Wins: Holiday Party) and share Christmas games they wish existed.
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00:00 Intro
12:23 Middle Ages
18:02 12 Days
22:35 Green Team Wins: Holiday Party
28:49 Top 5 Christmas Games We Wish Existed
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In episode 199, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, & Rebirth) and respond to board gaming news.
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00:00 Intro
04:32 Home Alone
08:14 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
10:58 Rebirth
17:20 MeepleTown News
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In episode 198, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (12 Days, Survive The Island, & Endeavor: Deep Sea) and review Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces.
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00:00 Intro
08:04 12 Days
13:09 Survive The Island
24:19 Endeavor: Deep Sea
34:28 Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces* Review
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In episode 197, Dean and Deron give you suggestions for board games to buy in several different categories.
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00:00 Intro
07:30 2-Player Games
12:59 Solo Games
19:47 Party Games
24:44 Cooperative Games
31:42 Family Games
38:00 Advanced Games
47:06 Christmas Games
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In episode 196, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Disney Lorcana, Daitoshi, & Thunder Road: Vendetta – Carnival of Chaos) and share their top 5 food themed board games.
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00:00 Intro
06:44 Disney Lorcana
10:47 Daitoshi*
23:43 Thunder Road: Vendetta – Carnival of Chaos
32:24 Top 5 Food Themed Board Games
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In episode 195, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Confusing Lands, Dumb Ways to Die Sudden Death, & Middle Ages). They also share games they are jazzed about in the MeepleTown Jazz Club.
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00:00 Intro
03:44 Confusing Lands
09:46 Dumb Ways to Die Sudden Death
14:10 Middle Ages
19:49 MeepleTown Jazz Club
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In episode 194, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Hollywood 1947, The White Castle: Matcha, Dreamworld: An Unconscious Mind Card Game, and Unmatched: Slings & Arrows). They also share the intellectual properties they would love to see in the Unmatched game system.
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00:00 Intro
07:49 Hollywood 1947
18:06 The White Castle: Matcha*
29:04 Dreamworld: An Unconscious Mind Card Game
35:11 Unmatched: Slings & Arrows
43:13 Top 5 Wishlist for Unmatched
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In episode 193, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Legends of Sleepy Hollow, Minigolf Designer, & Keyper), discuss TN Game Days, and share some news.
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00:00 Intro
03:30 Legends of Sleepy Hollow
18:07 Minigolf Designer
22:45 Keyper
29:28 News
In episode 192, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Final Girl & Dracula vs Van Helsing) and share their top 5 hidden traitor games.
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00:00 Intro
05:44 Final Girl
11:33 Dracula vs Van Helsing
18:21 Top 5 Hidden Traitor Games
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In episode 191, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Unmatched: Slings & Arrows and Cthulhu: Death May Die) and review The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth.
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00:00 Intro
12:18 Unmatched: Slings & Arrows
18:24 Cthulhu: Death May Die
27:48 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth
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In episode 190, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game, Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game - Marvel Studios’ What if…?, and Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game - Clone Wars Edition). They also dream about Halloween board games that they would love to see made.
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00:00 Intro
06:19 Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
10:16 Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game - Marvel Studios’ What if…?
16:14 Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game - Clone Wars Edition
22:18 Top 5 Halloween Board Games We Wish Existed
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In episode 189, Dean and Deron talk about all the games they've been playing lately (Frosthaven, Gizmos, Wrath of Fire Mountain, Ticket to Ride: New York/London/Paris, Skull, Escape: Curse of the Temple, & Marvel United: Witching Hour/Multiverse).
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00:00 Intro
05:58 Frosthaven
12:21 Gizmos
17:19 Wrath of Fire Mountain
25:04 Ticket to Ride - New York, London, & Paris
33:42 Skull
37:51 Escape: Curse of the Temple
45:27 Marvel United: Witching Hour & Multiverse
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In episode 188, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Mists over Carcassonne & City of the Living) and share their most anticipated games coming from Spiel Essen 2024.
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00:00 Intro
07:46 Mists over Carcassonne
11:22 City of the Living*
19:15 Top 5 Anticipated Games from Spiel Essen 2024
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In episode 187, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Castle Party, Tower Up, & Rolling Realms Redux) and discuss recent board game news.
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00:00 Intro
03:08 Castle Party
08:00 Tower Up
15:46 Rolling Realms Redux*
23:15 News
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In episode 186, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Root, Latice Hawai'i, & Landmarks) and review Comic Hunters.
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00:00 Intro
03:38 Root
07:27 Latice Hawai'i
12:16 Landmarks
18:22 Comic Hunters
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In episode 185, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Dumb Ways to Die, Cascadia: Rolling Hills & Rolling Rivers, Seers Catalog, & Rock Hard: 1977.
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00:00 Intro
03:07 Dumb Ways to Die
07:28 Cascadia: Rolling Hills/Rivers
17:38 Seers Catalog
24:25 Rock Hard: 1977*
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In episode 184, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Captain Flip, The Mandalorian: Adventures, & Star Wars: Bounty Hunters), and they both discuss response from the residents of MeepleTown on planning a thematic board game night (day).
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00:00 Intro
03:19 Captain Flip
10:40 The Mandalorian: Adventures
16:52 Star Wars: Bounty Hunters
22:36 Planning a Board Game Night
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In episode 183, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (The Gang, Caution Signs, and Mr Jack), and Deron talks about his experiences with Gen Con 2024.
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00:00 Intro
03:09 The Gang
09:48 Caution Signs
14:05 Mr Jack
20:40 Gen Con 2024 Recap
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In episode 182, Dean talks about his experience after finishing up Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West. Dean and Deron share their top 5 anticipated Gen Con games.
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00:00 Intro
05:25 Ticket to Ride Legacy
19:22 Top 5 Anticipated Gen Con Games
In episode 181, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Wavelength & Wits & Wagers: It’s Vegas Baby) and discuss 10 modern games that replaced classic board games.
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00:00 Intro
06:57 Wavelength
12:09 Wits & Wagers: It’s Vegas Baby
17:01 10 Classic Board Game Replacements
In episode 180, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Spirits of the Wild, The Forgotten Road, & Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West), and share recent news in the board gaming world.
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00:00 Intro
03:36 Spirits of the Wild
08:51 The Forgotten Road
17:47 Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West
25:11 News
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In episode 179, Dean and Deron respond to mail, discuss recent plays (Sabacc & Wingspan Asia), and review Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs.
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00:00 Intro
03:01 Mailbag: Top 5 Games you don't play anymore
12:05 Sabacc
18:03 Wingspan Asia*
24:50 Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs
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In episode 178, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Cities and Tiger & Dragon), and share their top 5 mechanics used in board games.
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00:00 Intro
06:06 Cities*
13:37 Tiger & Dragon
19:06 Top 5 Board Game Mechanics
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In episode 177, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Stone Age, Sky Team & Flamecraft) and give their top 5 trick-takers.
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00:00 Intro
03:32 Stone Age: 10th Anniversary Ed.
07:33 Sky Team
11:12 Flamecraft
15:05 Top 5 Trick Takers
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In episode 176, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Challengers, Honey Buzz, & Karuba) and take a trip to the MeepleTown Jazz Club to share what's got them excited to play.
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00:00 Intro
01:50 Challengers
05:56 Honey Buzz
13:34 Karuba
17:49 Jazz Club
18:17 Rebirth
22:15 Spiel des Jahres nominations
27:45 Secret Villages/Santa's Workshop deluxe
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In episode 175, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Green Team Wins & Blind Business), share some news items and look at their top 5 vacation destinations based on board game locations.
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00:00 Intro
06:27 Green Team Wins
11:15 Blind Business*
14:35 News
31:36 Top 5 Vacation Destination Board Games
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In episode 174, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Get on Board: New York & London and Hollywood 1947), discuss dragons, and review Wyrmspan from Stonemaier Games.
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00:00 Intro
04:07 Get on Board: New York & London
09:00 Hollywood 1947
17:07 Discussion on Dragons
28:10 Wyrmspan Review
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In episode 173, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Dorfromantik & Skulls of Sedlec), discuss some board gaming news and respond to the 18th Annual Golden Geek Award winners.
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00:00 Intro
06:08 Dorfromantik
14:00 Skulls of Sedlec
18:29 News
34:46 Golden Geek Awards
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In episode 172, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays of Cascadero, Cascadito, and Fresco. They then talk about board game news.
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In episode 171, Dean talks about playing Dice Cards before both Dean and Deron share their favorite board games with the nature theme.
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00:00 Intro
04:55 Dice Cards*
12:29 Top 5 Nature Board Games
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In episode 170, Dean and Deron talk about a bunch of games: Qawale Mini, Color Field, Summoner Wars App, Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn - Red Rains, Salton Sea, The Magnificent, Palm Laboratory, Skoventyr, and Mage Knight.
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00:00 Intro
07:26 Qawale Mini
12:33 The Magnificent
19:28 Color Field
24:23 Palm Laboratory
30:21 Summoner Wars App
35:34 Skoventyr
41:34 Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn - Red Rain
49:23 Mage Knight
58:59 Salton Sea*
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In episode 169, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays (Marvel Dice Throne & Panorama). They also have showdown between Scarface 1920 and Godfather: Corleone's Empire.
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00:00 Intro
07:08 Marvel Dice Throne
14:16 Panorama*
19:46 Showdown: Scarface 1920 v The Godfather: CE
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In episode 168, Dean and Deron are joined by Andrew Bosley (artist of Everdell, Tapestry, Merchants of the Dark Road, Unconscious Mind, Floe, and so much more) to discuss the use of AI art in board games. Before that discussion, they talk about games they've played lately (Mind Up!, Glen More 2, & Floe).
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00:00 Intro
06:34 Mind Up!
11:28 Glen More 2
22:15 Floe*
36:35 Smoking Bones
39:29 Discussion of AI Art in board games
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In episode 167, Dean and Deron are joing by Chris Leder (designer of Roll for It, Back to the Future: Dice Through Time, Unmatched: Cobble & Fogg) to discuss a new design: Flash Point: Legacy of Flame. Before that discussion, they talk about games they've played lately (Scout, Drop Drive, & Apiary).
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00:00 Intro
12:45 Scout
19:06 Drop Drive
24:04 Apiary
30:50 Flash Point: Legacy of Flame
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In episode 166, Dean and Deron share some games they've been playing lately (Welcome to the Moon, Flash 10, Yokai Sketch, Winter, Autumn, & Fika). They also share a boat load of news items!
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00:00 Intro
06:40 Welcome to the Moon
13:36 Flash 10
15:41 Yokai Sketch
17:32 Winter
19:21 Autumn
20:35 Fika
25:06 Board Game News
25:46 Prospero Hall
29:04 Ziggurat
33:56 Unmatched: Slings and Arrows
36:47 Seers Catalog
40:38 Xylotar
42:00 Mage Knight new expansion
45:14 Life in Reterra
48:59 Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz
51:31 Ticket to Ride Paris
56:49 Awaken Realms 2024 releases
01:03:28 Thunder Road Vendetta: Carnival of Chaos
01:07:18 Ascending Empires
01:10:28 Floe
01:12:55 Ready Set Bet Deluxe
01:13:38 Cascadia Rolling Hills & Rivers
*Review Copies provided by publisher
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In episode 165, Dean and Deron answer questions sent from listener and Patreon supporter, Erik Wiborg.
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00:00 Intro
02:18 MeepleTown Mail
06:06 Collection Culling
11:27 Teaching Games
19:30 Top Games with Non-Gamers 60+
24:10 Heavy Games with Kids
31:45 What is a heavy game?
36:54 Andrew Bosley Board Game Makeover
38:16 Why haven't we played Too Many Bones?
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In episode 164, Dean and Deron take a look back at 2023. They share the favorite games from the residents of MeepleTown, share games just outside of their top 10, talk about favorites in different categories, crown the MeepleTown Game of the Year, and more!
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00:00 Intro
04:36 2023 Lookback
22:26 Residents favorite games of 2023
37:24 Best new to us of 2023
39:42 2023 Honorable Mentions
45:37 Favorites of 2023
45:45 Best gaming experience
47:57 Best Family Games
49:41 Best Art
50:34 Best Components
51:31 Most Thematic
52:51 Biggest Surprise
53:53 MeepleTown Game of the Year
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In episode 163, Dean and Deron talk about their favorite board games of 2023.
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00:00 Intro
05:45 Top 10 Games of 2023
Spoilers below
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10. The White Castle (06:20)
9. Tales from the Red Dragon Inn(10:13)
8. Santa’s Workshop (2nd Ed.) (13:28)
7. Evacuation (16:42)
6. Scarface 1920 (20:25)
5. Expeditions (24:30)
4. World Wonders (28:40)
3. Last Light (33:41)
2. Earth (38:09)
1. Legacy of Yu (42:48)
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10. World Wonders (28:40)
9. The Fox Experiment (08:36)
8. Nova Roma (11:51)
7. Septima (15:21)
6. Camel Up: The Card Game (19:04)
5. Star Wars Deck Building Game (23:00)
4. Zoo Vadis (26:41)
3. Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze (31:40)
2. Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game (35:57)
1. Thunder Road: Vendetta - Maximum Chrome Edition (40:29)
In episode 162, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Marvel: Remix & Disney Animated). They also take a trip to the MeepleTown Jazz Club where they talk about games they are jazzed about (Wingspan Digital & Merlin: Deluxe Big Box). Finally, they wrap it up with a review of World Wonders.
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00:00 Intro
05:12 Marvel: Remix
10:02 Disney Animated
14:16 MeepleTown Jazz Club
25:26 World Wonders
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MeepleTown Jazz Club music by audionautix.com
In episode 161, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (The Quest for El Dorado, Books of Time, & Express Route), share some news stories and wrap it up with their favorite Valentine's Day games.
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00:00 Intro
04:41 The Quest for El Dorado
12:21 Books of Time
16:36 Express Route
21:20 MeepleTown News
37:33 Top 5 Valentine's Day Games
*Review copies provided by publisher
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In episode 160, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing (Beacon Patrol & Donuts). They also take a trip to the MeepleTown Theater for a Double Feature of Bohnanza(Bohnanza: Dahlias) & Sheriff of Nottingham (Disney Robin Hood: Sheriff of Nottingham Game).
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00:00 Intro
03:54 Beacon Patrol
09:20 Donuts
16:13 Bohnanza (incl Dahlias)*
36:32 Sheriff of Nottingham (incl Disney Robin Hood)
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Bohnanza intro music: https://freesound.org/people/humanoide9000/sounds/699748/
Sheriff of Nottingham intro music: https://freesound.org/people/Akrythael/sounds/334916/
In episode 159, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Yedo: Deluxe Master Set, Freaky Frogs From OutaSpace, Dominion App, & Forest Shuffle). They share some news items (Disney Lorcana Organized Play and Release dates, The Gang by Kosmos, Betrayal Deck of Lost Souls, Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam, & Starfarers Duel). They wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall discussing New Year's Resolutions.
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00:00 Intro
04:49 Yedo: Deluxe Master Set
11:52 Freaky Frogs From OutaSpace
17:33 Dominion App
24:21 Forest Shuffle
31:25 MeepleTown News
52:30 MeepleTown Hall
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In episode 158, Dean and Deron talk about some games they've been playing (Zoo Vadis, After Us, & Marvel Zombies). They share some big news items (Wyrmspan, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls, Silver Kickstarter, & Flatiron). They wrap up the episode by sharing the top 5 games they plan on getting off the shelf of opportunity this year.
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00:00 Intro
04:34 Zoo Vadis
11:54 After Us
21:31 Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game
25:00 MeepleTown News
45:02 Top 5 Unplayed Games to Get Played in 2024
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In episode 157, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Corinth, Ghosts of Christmas, Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed, Final Girl: North Pole Nightmare, Skippity, Expeditions, Skyjo, & The Fox Experiment). They wrap up the episode with a review of Septima.
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00:00 Intro
06:29 Corinth
10:31 Ghosts of Christmas
14:32 Santa’s Workshop 2nd ed.
24:49 Final Girl: North Pole Nightmare
27:32 Skippity
30:55 Expeditions
36:22 Skyjo
40:41 Brief talk about Silver
42:48 The Fox Experiment
48:16 Septima
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In episode 156, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing (Explorers, Super Mega Lucky Box, Silver & Gold, Drawn to Adventure, & Nemesis: Lockdown) and then dig in to their most anticipated board games in 2024. Happy New Year!
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00:00 Intro
03:08 Explorers, Super Mega Luck Box, Silver & Gold, and Drawn to
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13:25 Nemesis: Lockdown
20:37 Most Anticipated Board Games of 2024
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10. Defenders of the Realm: Legends Retold - 20:37
9. Shipwrights of the North: Redux - 26:27
8. Endeavor: Deep Sea - 31:33
7. Colosseum: Ave Titus - 35:04
6. Wanderlust: Discover the World - 41:15
5. Bone Wars - 45:14
4. Milkman - 50:37
3. Skyrise - 56:58
2. Andromeda’s Edge - 01:01:32
1. Civolution - 01:06:19
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10. The Crew: Family - 24:32
9. Ezra and Nehemiah - 28:40
8. Cascadero, Cascadito - 33:16
7. Cthulhu: Dark Providence - 38:40
6. Unconscious Mind - 43:14
5. Star Wars Unlimited - 47:12
4. Marvel United: Multiverse, expansions - 53:56
3. Heat: Pedal to the Metal - Torrential (Heavy) Rain - 59:22
2. Thunder Road Vendetta: Carnival of Chaos - 01:03:45
1. ARCS - 01:09:30
01:14:21 Honorable Mentions
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In episode 155, Dean and Deron talk about games they've played lately (Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Snowstorm Scramble Game, Jingle All the Way: It’s Turbo Time!, and Jekyll vs Hyde). They visit the Jazz Club to talk about games they are excited to play (The Anarchy, Skara Brae, Storm Raiders, Inventors of the South Tigris, Marvel Zombies, and Monumental). They wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall where they discuss their gaming tastes in the past, present, and future.
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00:00 Intro
04:44 Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Snowstorm Scramble Game
08:16 Jingle All the Way: It’s Turbo Time!
14:29 Jekyll vs Hyde
21:05 Jazz Club
42:32 MeepleTown Hall
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In episode 154, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Rivals for Catan and Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard). Then they share news items of interest before wrapping up the episode with a review of Nova Roma.
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00:00 Intro
03:07 Rivals for Catan
11:18 Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard
15:49 MeepleTown News
46:27 Nova Roma
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In episode 153, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman & Disney The Muppet Christmas Carol: Spirit of Giving Game). Deron reads the results of the poll regarding the favorite Christmas games from the residents of MeepleTown and wrap things up with our 12 Games of Christmas.
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00:00 Intro
04:18 Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman
09:41 Disney The Muppet Christmas Carol: Spirit of Giving Game
26:00 12 Games of Christmas
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In episode 152, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Riverside & World Wonders). They look at some hot news items and wrap the episode up with a buying guide for this holiday season.
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00:00 Intro
06:00 Riverside
13:00 World Wonders
20:07 MeepleTown News
20:14 News - Eric Lang teaser
24:44 News - City of Life
29:50 News - Ring of Chaos
35:21 Christmas Buyer's Guide
37:32 2 Player Games
41:26 Party Games
46:59 Solo Games
50:57 Cooperative Games
54:44 Card Games
59:41 Games for the RPGer
01:02:33 Games for the Book Lover
01:06:30 Strategy Games
01:09:55 Social Deduction Games
01:13:29 Stocking Stuffers
01:17:04 Family Weight Games
01:20:00 Children's Games
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In episode 151, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Amsterdam, New York City, In Vino Morte, & Fliptown). Deron stumps Dean on Disney (Mickey) trivia, and they wrap up the episode with a review of Disney Lorcana.
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00:00 Intro
06:47 Amsterdam (solo)
09:45 New York City (solo)
15:06 In Vino Morte
18:33 Fliptown
22:20 Disney (Mickey) Trivia
34:34 Disney Lorcana
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In episode 150, Dean and Deron share their thoughts on 5 years of MeepleTown. They also talk about games they've been playing lately (Return to Dark Tower & The Fuzzies). They talk about some big news items (The Dead Keep, MtG Marvel, Penny Dreadfuls, Calimala, & Undergrove). Finally, they wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall where they discuss building community in the board gaming hobby. This episode is dedicated to the memory of MeepleTown resident Topher Graves.
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In episode 149, Dean and Deron share a few games they've been playing (BOOoop., The Castles of Tuscany, & Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze). They also share their top 5 favorite board game designers.
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00:00 Intro
07:29 BOOoop.
11:24 The Castles of Tuscany
18:47 Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze
25:23 Favorite Board Game Designers
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5. Simone Luciani (37:53)
4. Eric Lang (58:02)
3. Rob Daviau (44:54)
2. Wolfgang Warsch (53:43)
1. Reiner Knizia (01:03:32)
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5. Wolfgang Kramer (34:22)
4. Vladimir Suchy (40:35)
3. Reiner Knizia (01:03:32)
2. Stefan Feld (49:45)
1. Eric Lang (58:02)
Honorable mentions - (01:08:43)
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In episode 148, Dean and Deron share a lot of games they've been playing (Welcome To…Halloween Thematic Neighborhood & Zombie Dice Horde Ed.). They also share their top 5 board games they enjoy playing in the Fall.
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00:00 Intro
05:58 Welcome To…Halloween Thematic Neighborhood
11:55 Zombie Dice Horde Ed.
19:02 Top 5 Fall Board Games
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5.Goonies Never Say Die (30:26)
4.Three Sisters (43:38)
3.Savernake Forest (51:52)
2.Everdell (57:01)
1.Keyflower (01:08:15)
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5. Football Highlights 2052 (36:24)
4. Spirit Island (46:53)
3. Lanterns: The Harvest Festival (53:50)
2. Wendake (01:00:00)
1. Taverns of Tiefenthal (01:12:24)
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In episode 147, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Mish Match & Vegetable Stock). Next, they share some news (Undaunted 2200: Callisto, Cascadero & Cascadito, Through the Desert, Gamefold Tables, Marvel Dice Throne: X-Men, and Ezra & Nehemiah). They wrap up the episode with a review of Final Girl.
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00:00 Intro
06:47 Mish Match*
14:38 Vegetable Stock
19:40 MeepleTown News
20:16 Undaunted 2200: Callisto
27:34 Cascadero & Cascadito
30:50 Through the Desert
33:42 Gamefold Tables
44:37 Marvel Dice Throne: X-Men
46:52 Ezra & Nehemiah
49:45 Final Girl
*Review copies provided by publisher
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In episode 146, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Tricks-and-Treats & Ghosts Love Candy Too). Next, they talk about some of the MeepleTown residents favorite Halloween board games. Finally, they share their top 13 Halloween board games.
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00:00 Intro
03:47 Tricks-and-Treats
06:54 Ghosts Love Candy Too
12:56 Residents favorite Halloween Games
21:50 Top 13 Halloween Board Games
01:43:03 Honorable Mentions
*Review copies provided by publisher
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In episode 145, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (In the Footsteps of Darwin & Junk Drawer). Next, they take a trip to the MeepleTown Jazz Club to talk about games they are jazzed about (Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive & Tales from the Red Dragon Inn). They wrap up the episode with a showdown between Camel Up (2nd Ed.) and Camel Up: The Card Game.
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00:00 Intro
16:25 In the Footsteps of Darwin
22:18 Junk Drawer
28:20 Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive
35:30 Tales from the Red Dragon Inn*
44:20 Showdown in MeepleTown
*Review copies provided by publisher
Jazz club music provided by audionautix.com
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In episode 144, Dean and Deron share a lot of games they've been playing (Miller Zoo, Skull King, Skull, Treasure Island, Revive, Come Sail Away, Imperial Miners, Dreamworld: An Unconscious Mind Card Game, The White Castle, Expeditions, & Art Society). Then MeepleTown Residents share their favorite game of all time before Dean and Deron give additional thoughts to their top 50 board games list. Finally they share their most anticipated games coming out of Essen Spiel.
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00:00 Intro
05:26 Miller Zoo
11:37 Mancation Trip for Dean
14:21 Skull King
16:44 Skull
19:33 TN Game Days
19:49 Treasure Island
22:04 Revive
24:10 Come Sale Away
24:43 Imperial Miners
25:25 Dreamworld: An Unconscious Mind Card Game
27:09 The White Castle
29:59 Expeditions
32:43 Art Society
37:13 Favorite Games of MeepleTown Residents
46:10 Additional thoughts on MeepleTown Top 50 Games
01:04:30 Top 5 Anticipated Board Games from Essen Spiel
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In episode 143, Dean and Deron finish up their list of favorite games of all time!!! Let us know what your favorite game is!
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00:00 Intro
05:37 Top 10-1
In episode 142, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 20-11. Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games!
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00:00 Intro
03:42 Top 20-11
In episode 141, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 30-21. Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games!
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00:00 Intro 04:07 Top 30-21
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In episode 140, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 40-31. First, they talk about games they've been playing lately (Halloween Party & Risk: Star Wars). Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games!
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03:27 - Halloween Party
07:57 - Risk: Star War Edition
14:59 - Top 40-31 Board Games
In episode 139, Dean and Deron start their series of favorite board games with 50-41. First, they talk about games they've been playing lately (Disney Animated & Disney Lorcana). Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games!
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00:00 Intro 06:35 Disney Animated 13:41 Disney Lorcana 23:32 Top 50-41 Board Games
Spoilers below: . . . . . . . . . Dean 50 - 28:56 The Quacks of Quedlinburg 49 - 34:48 Rising Sun 48 - 43:17 Rococo: Deluxe Edition 47 - 51:55 Heat: Pedal to the Metal 46 - 59:02 Obsession 45 - 01:05:31 Ra 44 - 01:11:26 Merchants Cove 43 - 01:20:51 Concordia 42 - 01:26:39 Snowdonia: Deluxe Master Set 41 - 01:32:39 Survive: Escape from Atlantis! Deron 50 - 31:00 Viticulture 49 - 37:55 Orleans 48 - 47:01 Terraforming Mars 47 - 55:15 Notre Dame 46 - 01:02:30 Roll for the Galaxy 45 - 01:07:19 Night of the Living Dead: A Zombicide Game 44 - 01:15:59 Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest 43 - 01:23:39 Cat in the Box 42 - 01:29:41 High Society 41 - 01:36:09 The Taverns of Tiefenthal
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In episode 138, Dean shares his experience at a small convention, Chuck Con, while Deron shares his experience with the huge con, Gen Con. They also talk about some announcements from Gen Con as well as a bunch of games played.
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00:00 Intro 16:38 Chuck Con 19:43 Shake That City 21:16 Green Team Wins 22:43 Poetry for Neanderthals 25:49 Modern Art & Ra 30:59 Hansa Teutonica 33:59 Challengers! 36:09 3 Ring Circus 39:34 Cthulhu: Death May Die 42:37 Gen Con 45:04 Gen Con Announcements 45:05 FFG In-Flight Shorts 49:32 Wyrd Games 50:30 Foundations of Metropolis 52:58 Renegade Games 55:14 Dire Wolf Digital 59:02 Gen Con Overall Experience 01:19:15 Disney Dixit 01:19:49 Sunrise Lane 01:22:38 District Noir 01:26:26 Sail 01:28:42 Call of Cthulhu: Horror on the Orient Express 01:32:40 Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed. 01:36:20 Star Wars Unlimited
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In episode 137, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Delicious & Ark Nova). Next, they look at the newest poll question: What games that are for sale or being demoed at GenCon are you most excited about? They share the games they are super jazzed about and wrap up the episode with a review of Ierusalem: Anno Domini.
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00:00 Intro 07:00 Delicious 15:25 Ark Nova 26:06 Poll Question: What games that are for sale or being demoed at GenCon are you most excited about? 37:15 MeepleTown Jazz Club 48:48 Ierusalem: Anno Domini
MeepleTown Jazz Club music by audionautix.com
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In episode 136, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Oh No, Volcano! and 3 Ring Circus). They also share some board gaming news and wrap up the episode with their top 5 anticipated games from Gen Con 2023.
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00:00 Intro 07:57 Oh No, Volcano! 13:15 3 Ring Circus 25:00 News 46:22 Top 5 Anticipated Gen Con 2023
*Review copy of 3 Ring Circus Provided by Devir Games
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In episode 135, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Legacy of Yu and Classic Art). Next, they answer some questions from the MeepleTown Mailbag. Finally, they wrap up the episode with a review of the new version of Ra from 25th Century Games.
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00:00 Intro 09:05 Legacy of Yu 20:47 Classic Art 30:04 MeepleTown Mail 53:09 Ra
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In episode 134, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Cape May & Unmatched). In the news, they discuss Everdell Farshore, Reavers of Midgard: The Card Game, Clans of Midgard, Mordred, and Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs. They wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall by asking the question: What types of games do you like and why?
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00:00 Intro 08:08 Cape May 16:24 Unmatched 29:02 News 30:10 Everdell Farshore 35:06 Reavers of Midgard: The Card Game 38:47 Clans of Midgard 41:06 Mordred 48:27 Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs 53:17 MeepleTown Hall - What types of games do you like and why?
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In episode 133, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Kabuto Sumo and Pirates Cove). They also introduce the MeepleTown Jazz Club where they discuss games they are jazzed about (After the Virus: The Long Cold Expansion and Challengers). Finally, they wrap up the episode with a review of Thunder Road Vendetta.
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00:00 Intro 08:02 Kabuto Sumo 13:59 Pirates Cove 19:38 MeepleTown Jazz Club 21:32 After the Virus: The Long Cold Expansion 28:20 Challengers 33:50 Thunder Road: Vendetta
MeepleTown Jazz Club music by audionautix.com
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In episode 132, Deron joins the show as the new cohost. We talk about games we've been playing lately (Worldbreakers: Advent of the Khanate, Frosthaven, Cthulhu: Death May Die, and High Society). Deron wraps the show up by talk about the 5 games that got him into the board gaming hobby.
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00:00 Intro 13:08 Worldbreakers: The Advent of Khanate 21:14 Frosthaven 28:57 Cthulhu: Death May Die 39:17 High Society 44:00 The 5 Games that got Deron into Board Gaming
In episode 131, Evan joins Dean to talk about what goes into designing a board game. From start to finish, Evan discusses the whole process. They finish up the episode with a top 5 list of games that inspire board game design.
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In episode 130, Dean and Steven give their reactions to the new Ticket to Ride Legacy announcement, talk about a couple of recent plays (Hansa Teutonica & Stranger Things: Upside Down) and share their top 5 cooperative board games.
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00:00 Intro
06:50 Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West
13:04 Hansa Teutonica
18:17 Stranger Things: Upside Down
25:39 Top 5 Cooperative Board Games
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In episode 129, Dean is solo again and talking about a lot of games. He talks about 7 Wonders with the Armada expansion, No Thanks!, Blood Rage, Battlestar Galactica, Foundations of Rome, Dungeon Scrawlers, Super Mega Lucky Box, Delicious. Beyond the Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn (Solo), After the Empire (Solo), and Masters of the Univers: Clash for Eternia (Solo).
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00:00 Intro
06:10 7 Wonders: Armada
10:05 No Thanks!
12:58 Blood Rage
15:13 Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game
20:36 Foundations of Rome
24:02 D&D Dungeon Scrawlers
28:45 Super Mega Lucky Box
32:14 Delicious
37:26 Beyond the Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn (Solo)
41:12 After the Empire (Solo)
46:36 Masters of the Universe: Clash for Eternia
In episode 128, Dean is joined by their friend Jonathan. They discuss their plays of Boomerang USA and Glory to Rome and share their top short games that feel big.
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00:00 Intro
10:06 Boomerang USA
15:35 Glory to Rome
23:56 Short Games that Feel Big
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In episode 127, Dean and BJ talk about Blazon, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and discuss their top 5 Disney board games. They also talk about Disney games coming out in the future and give ideas for games they would like to see.
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00:00 Intro
08:51 Blazon
19:07 Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
27:03 Top 5 Disney Board Games
01:05:36 Disney Games We Are Excited About
01:10:51 Disney Games We Want to see Made
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In episode 126, Dean and Keith Law talk about recent plays of Gartenbau, Ready Set Bet, and Luxor. They then talk about their favorite Roll/Flip and Write games.
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00:00 Intro
08:53 Gartenbau
15:45 Ready Set Bet
18:40 Luxor
30:58 Top 5 Roll/Flip & Write Games
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In episode 125, Dean and Jonny Pac Cantin talk about a few games (Ultimate Railroads and Savernake Forest) and share their top 5 favorite Wolfgang Kramer games along with Jonny's insight on Kramer's design influence. Jonny also shares some big news about a couple of upcoming reprints.
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00:00 Intro
04:14 Coloma expansion and reprint
11:19 Ultimate Railroads
19:01 Savernake Forest
25:28 Top 5 Wolfgang Kramer games
01:01:21 Colosseum reprint
In episode 124, The Namefather, Steve O'Rourke, travels to MeepleTown to talk with Dean about games. They give their initial thoughts on the new hotness, Earth. Then they talk about their favorite games to play at 2 based on different categories.
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00:00 Intro
12:21 Earth
36:39 Start 2-Player Games talk
37:04 Card Games
38:28 Strategy Games
40:24 Games with Non Gamers
42:20 Games with Your Partner
45:28 Competitive/Take That Games
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In episode 123, Dean flies solo for the first (and perhaps only) time. He talks about the state of MeepleTown and it's future. He also talks about Pioneer Rails and a whole slew of games he has been playing solo (Planet Unknown, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, Cascadia, Flamecraft, Hadrian's Wall, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Rolling Realms, Marvel Champions: The Card Game, & Merchants Cove).
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00:00 Intro
14:13 Pioneer Rails
24:21 Planet Unknown
26:40 The Guild of Merchant Explorers
29:02 Cascadia
31:01 Flamecraft
34:09 Hadrian’s Wall
35:29 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
37:20 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
38:59 Heat: Pedal to the Metal
40:59 Rolling Realms
42:45 Marvel Champions: The Card Game
44:14 Merchants Cove
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In episode 122, Jon wraps up his time in MeepleTown. They talk about games they've been playing Baseball (and Football) Highlights: The Dice Game, Velonimo, Sea Salt & Paper, Sprawlopolis, and Dwellings of Eldervale). They finish out the episode by sharing some of their favorite moments in MeepleTown.
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00:00 Intro09:19 Baseball (and Football) Highlights: The Dice Game21:25 Velonimo27:56 Sea Salt & Paper33:52 Sprawlopolis39:18 Dwellings of Eldervale51:28 Some favorite MeepleTown moments
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In episode 121, Jon shares some sad news. We talk about games we've been playing (Targi with the expansion, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!, Hadrian's Wall, and Bamboo. We finish up the episode with a review of Atiwa.
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00:00 Intro25:24 Targi with the expansion28:57 Istanbul42:34 Marrakesh51:22 Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!57:33 Hadrian's Wall01:04:34 Bamboo01:15:09 Atiwa
In episode 120, Dean and Jon talk about some games they played(Oh My Brain, Gasha, Coffee Roaster, Hadrian's Wall, Silver & Gold, and Sniper Elite: The Board Game), have a showdown between Scythe and Brazil: Imperial, and share their collective top 3 games of 2022. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro23:28 Oh My Brain31:03 Gasha35:10 Coffee Roaster39:38 Hadrian's Wall48:21 Silver & Gold53:39 Sniper Elite: The Board Game01:03:00 Showdown between Brazil: Imperial & Scythe01:21:02 Collective Top 3 Board Games of 2022
In episode 119, Dean and Jon share their favorite releases from 2022. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro24:58 Top 10 Board Games of 2022
In episode 118, Dean and Jon talk about a ton of games they've been playing lately, review Tiletum, and share some gaming stats from 2022. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro08:14 Barnes and Noble Sale Poll27:51 Dean and Deron's Game Day30:51 Heat31:54 Star Wars: Destiny33:42 Longboard36:43 Sagrada39:31 Sprawlopolis43:01 Dean's family Christmas gaming44:01 Incan Gold47:38 High Society50:44 BasketBoss55:24 Quirky Circuits58:51 Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game01:02:42 Bohnanza01:04:24 Land vs Sea01:07:57 Nick Haye's Christmas Tree Poll01:09:47 Caper: Europe01:15:50 Tiletum01:38:42 2022 Stats
In episode 117, Dean and Jon talk about a whole slew of games (Skull, Skull King, Beer & Bread, Kites, Lux Aeterna, Heat, Village Rails, and Splendor Duel). They finish up the episode with a showdown between Long Shot: The Dice Game and Ready, Set, Bet.
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00:00 Intro07:16 Skull14:54 Skull King21:22 Beer & Bread31:12 Kites41:36 Lux Aeterna48:24 Heat: Pedal to the Metal59:32 Village Rails01:07:22 Splendor Duel01:17:45 Showdown in MeepleTown
In episode 116, Dean and Jon talk about lots of Christmas board games. They first talk about some they have been playing lately (Christmas Lights: A Card Game, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader). They then give their top 5 Christmas board games lists. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro16:20 Christmas Lights: A Card Game21:01 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game31:27 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation38:56 Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader43:16 Top 5 Christmas Board Games
In episode 115, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Rear Window, Oak, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, and Akropolis). They also give a full review of Mosaic: A Story of Civilization.
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00:00 Intro 21:35 Rear Window 26:58 Oak 38:25 The Guild of Merchant Explorers 46:29 Akropolis 54:16 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization
Jon was not able to record our normal podcast this week, but don't you fret! We recorded at Game Point Cafe back in August 2022, and we are finally getting it out to you. First, we record a segment with Rick Keuler from Game Point Cafe looking at our Top 5 Board Game Cafe Games. We then interview Austin with IV Games to talk about their games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro
03:35 Top 5 Game Cafe Games
28:42 Austin with IV Studios
In episode 114, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Planet Unknown, My City, and Ramen Fury). Then it's a review of Endless Winter before wrapping up the episode with their top 10 games they are looking forward to playing.
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00:00 Intro 19:05 Planet Unknown & My City 22:15 Ramen Fury 26:24 Endless Winter 58:28 Top 10 Anticipated Games
In episode 113, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Pandemic Legacy Season 1, Star Wars Pandemic, Santa Monica, Marvel Splendor, and Wavelength. They also review It's a Wonderful Kingdom, Carnegie, and Horizons of Spirit Island.
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00:00 Intro 20:29 Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 24:52 Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Pandemic system) 29:14 Santa Monica 33:08 Wavelength 38:20 Splendor: Marvel 43:08 It's a Wonderful Kingdom 01:05:11 Carnegie 01:23:46 Horizons of Spirit Island
In Episode 112, Dean talks about some games he played at Tennessee Game Days Fall 2022 (Cape May, Ecos, Root, Dune: Imperium, Tiletum, & Wonderland's War). Dean and Jon also review Lacrimosa, Beyond the Sun, and Planet Unknown. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 15:35 TN Game Days Fall 32:48 Lacrimosa 59:19 Beyond the Sun 01:14:18 Planet Unknown
In Episode 112, Dean talks about some games he played at Tennessee Game Days Fall 2022 (Cape May, Ecos, Root, Dune: Imperium, Tiletum, & Wonderland's War). Dean and Jon also review Lacrimosa, Beyond the Sun, and Planet Unknown. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 15:35 TN Game Days Fall 32:48 Lacrimosa 59:19 Beyond the Sun 01:14:18 Planet Unknown
In episode 111, Dean and Jon wrap up their top 50 board games with 10-1. The episode is dropping a day late, because of internet issues, but we hope it was worth the wait! We always appreciate comments and reviews, so thanks for your encouragement!
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00:00 Intro 14:15 Top Board Games 10-1
In episode 111, Dean and Jon wrap up their top 50 board games with 10-1. The episode is dropping a day late, because of internet issues, but we hope it was worth the wait! We always appreciate comments and reviews, so thanks for your encouragement!
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00:00 Intro 14:15 Top Board Games 10-1
In episode 110, Dean and Jon continue with their top 50 board games. They also talk about a few other games along the way including Dean's plays of Cyclades, Inis, and Kemet: Blood & Sand with MeepleTown Deron.
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00:00 Intro 14:31 Cyclades, Inis, and Kemet: Blood & Sand 24:58 Top Board Games 20-11
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In episode 110, Dean and Jon continue with their top 50 board games. They also talk about a few other games along the way including Dean's plays of Cyclades, Inis, and Kemet: Blood & Sand with MeepleTown Deron.
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00:00 Intro 14:31 Cyclades, Inis, and Kemet: Blood & Sand 24:58 Top Board Games 20-11
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In episode 109, Dean and Jon start their Top 50 Board Game list off. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 07:48 In the Hall of the Mountain King 17:35 Top Board Games 30-21
In episode 108, Dean and Jon continue with their Top 50 Board Game list. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 12:45 Top Board Games 40-31
In episode 107, Dean and Jon start their Top 50 Board Game list off. Join us Wednesday, August 10th at Game Point Cafe in Nashville, TN at 6:30!
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00:00 Intro 24:04 Top Board Games 50-41
In episode 106, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Texas Hold Em, Century: A New World, and Guilds of London). They also talk about some older games: Lancaster, Goa, Nations, and Coal Baron. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 16:02 Poker: Texas Hold Em 21:48 Century: A New World 26:46 Guilds of London 32:11 Lancaster 41:56 Goa 41:14 Nations 59:38 Coal Baron
In episode 105, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Sunny Day Sardines, Keyforge, Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures, Kitchen Rush, and Trick Shot). They also review Gutenberg & Messina 1347. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 14:19 Sunny Day Sardines 17:42 Keyforge 29:03 Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures 34:02 Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition) 40:36 Trick Shot 43:55 Gutenberg 01:03:35 Messina 1347
In episode 104, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Carcassonne: Star Wars, Texas Hold'em (Poker), Camel Up, Kitchen Rush, Tichu, & Dune: Imperium). They also review Dice Realms. They wrap up the show with a showdown between Rococo and Prêt-à-Porter. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 16:29 Carcassonne: Star Wars 22:16 Texas Hold'em (Poker) 23:48 Camel Up 27:25 Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition) 31:56 Tichu 37:55 Dune: Imperium 39:40 Dice Realms 58:10 Showdown between Rococco and Prêt-à-Porter
In episode 103, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Catan, The Godfather: Corleone's Empire, Ca$h n Gun$, Ethnos, Camel Up, The Quest for El Dorado). They also discuss their thoughts on the Spiel des Jahres nominations for this year. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 15:30 Catan 15:58 The Godfather: Corleone's Empire 18:29 Ca$h n Gun$ 20:24 Ethnos 23:51 Camel Up 30:25 Quest for El Dorado 37:07 Spiel des Jahres 2022
In episode 102, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Wingspan with European Expansion on the Nintendo Switch, Azul: Queen's Garden, Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation and Raccoon Tycoon). They also review Foundations of Rome and Wonderland's War. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 18:35 Wingspan: European Expansion on Nintendo Switch 23:16 Azul: Queen's Garden 30:50 Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation 36:03 Raccoon Tycoon 43:37 Foundations of Rome 01:12:24 Wonderland's War
*Review copy of Wingspan Digital provided by publisher
Music intro for foundations of Rome: https://freesound.org/s/190029/ Antiquity Rome 1- Announcement music - Brass by FK_Prod.
In episode 101, Dean and Jon go live! They talk about all the Azul designs ranking them in order. They play a game of "Guess the items in my top 10 list." Finally, they wrap the episode up with a review of Golem. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 12:24 Azul talk 37:43 Guess the items on my top 10 list game 01:05:14 Golem
In episode 100, Dean shares some interesting stats about the podcast up to this point. Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (New York 1901 and Last Will). They also picked one game each hoping the other will love it. Jon picks Anachrony for Dean, and Dean picks Eclipse for Jon. Finally, they share their top 5 highlights since starting MeepleTown 100 episodes ago. Thank you all for listening and for all your support. You rock!
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00:00 Intro 14:28 MeepleTown stats 34:36 New York 1901 38:16 Last Will 44:24 Anachrony 1:00:32 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 1:14:01 Top 5 MeepleTown Highlights
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In episode 99, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Oltree, Chinatown, Pandemic: Fall of Rome, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, K2, and Godfather: Corleones Empire. They also review Libertalia and The Magnificent. If you'd like to write in or send an audio file with something to say for the 100th episode, please send it to meepletowngames@gmail.com. Stay tuned for a live episode for the 100th! Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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In episode 98, Dean and Jon talk about their 10 favorite games of 2021.
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In episode 97, Dean and Jon talk about the games they played at Tennessee Game Days (The King is Dead 2nd Ed., Ark Nova, Land vs. Sea, Rialto, Andor: The Family Fantasy Game, Tabannusi, Council of 4, Dune: Imperium, & London 2nd. Ed. They finish up the episode with a showdown between Fleet: The Dice Game and Three Sisters.
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00:00 Intro 24:50 The King is Dead: Second Edition 31:56 Land vs Sea 35:32 Rialto 39:02 Andor: The Family Fantasy Game 47:51 Tabannusi: Builders of Ur 51:56 Council of 4 55:12 Dune: Imperium 57:19 London (Second Edition) 01:00:00 Ark Nova 01:09:56 Showdown between Fleet: The Dice Game & Three Sisters
*Three Sisters was provided by 25th Century Games as a review copy
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In episode 96, Dean and Jon talk about a lot of games they've been playing lately (Tang Garden, Summer Camp, Kingdomino: Origins, and After the Empire). They finish it up with a review of Origins: First Builders.
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00:00 Intro 23:35 Tang Garden 29:49 Summer Camp 40:05 Kingdomino: Origins 49:51 After the Empire 59:02 Origins: First Builders
In episode 95, Dean and Jon talk about a lot of games they've been playing lately (Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor, Vinhos, TEN, & Jekyll vs. Hyde). They finish it up with a proper review of Corrosion.
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00:00 Intro 16:38 Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor 22:19 Vinhos 26:44 TEN 32:39 Jekyll vs. Hyde 41:12 Corrosion
In episode 94, Dean and Jon talk about a lot of games they've been playing lately (Drawn to Adventure, Race for the Galaxy, Rolling Realms, Glass Road, & Can't Stop). The episode wraps up with reviews of So Clover! and Nidavellir.
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00:00 Intro 29:22 Drawn to Adventure 33:25 Race for the Galaxy 40:25 Rolling Realms 47:20 Glass Road 56:32 Can't Stop 01:02:06 So Clover! 01:21:00 Nidavellir
In episode 93, Dean and Jon talk about a lot of games they've been playing lately (MicroMacro, Lords of Waterdeep, Dragomino, Babylonia, Keltis, Council of 4, & Descent: Legends of the Dark). They then talk about their most played games of 2021. The episode wraps up with reviews of Dinosaur World and Bitoku.
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00:00 Intro 30:54 MicroMacro 38:37 Lords of Waterdeep 43:36 Dragomino 47:41 Babylonia 51:29 Keltis 56:04 Council of 4 01:01:29 Descent: Legends of the Dark 01:05:17 Most Played Games of 2021 01:16:55 Dinosaur World 01:30:34 Bitoku
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In episode 92, Dean and Jon talk about their experience attending PAX Unplugged 2021. They talk about the games they played, the people they met, the food they ate, and more! Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 06:53 Rolling Realms 14:23 Voyages 21:51 Tournament at Avalon 34:26 1923 Cotton Club 43:52 Riverside 47:32 Brian Boru: High King of Ireland 55:00 Magellan: Elcano 59:42 Glass Road 01:00:53 It's a Wonderful Kingdom 01:09:05 Faza 01:15:04 MicroMacro: Crime City 01:20:49 Thunder Road: Vendetta 01:25:21 Every Trick in the Book 01:32:00 Zapotec 01:39:04 La Vina 01:45:34 Siege of Runedar
In episode 91, Dean and Jon take a look at games they've been playing lately (Calico, Kingdom Builder, & Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile). They also review Hansa Teutonica and Witchstone. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 27:06 Kingdom Builder 34:07 Calico 40:46 Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile 49:22 Hansa Teutonica 01:10:56 Witchstone
In episode 90, Dean and Jon go Live! on YouTube. They first take a look at games they've been playing lately (Akrotiri, Magnate: The First City, and Voyages). They then do a Pick 6 and finish the show up with a Holiday Gift Guide. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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In episode 89, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Renature, Blood Rage, Modern Art, 7 Wonders: Architects, and Carpe Diem). They also review Monasterium and finish up the episode with a showdown between Cascadia and Llamaland. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 26:21 Renature 30:51 Blood Rage 34:00 Modern Art 43:06 7 Wonders: Architects 52:06 Carpe Diem 54:07 Monasterium 01:15:39 Showdown between Cascadia and Llamaland
In episode 88, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Horrified: American Monsters, Merlin, The Golden Ticket Game, and Savannah Park). They also review Furnace and Anno 1800. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 20:14 Horrified: American Monsters 24:54 Merlin 30:06 The Golden Ticket Game 37:14 Savannah Park 53:57 Furnace 01:09:28 Anno 1800
*Review Copy of Anno 1800 provided by KOSMOS
In episode 87, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Truffle Shuffle, Ascension, & Caral). They also review Saint Petersburg and Red Cathedral. They wrap up the episode talking about their top 10 most anticipated games from Essen Spiel 2021. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 19:16 Truffle Shuffle 23:06 Ascension 29:14 Steph's Awesome Gaming Calendar 36:26 Caral 52:25 Saint Petersburg 01:12:39 Red Cathedral 01:35:03 Top 10 Anticipated Games from Spiel 2021
To get a calendar from Steph Hodge, you can reach out to her @punkin312 and order @ [url]https://stephsshop.ecwid.com/[/url].
*Review copy of Red Cathedral provided by DEVIR and paid preview copy of Caral provided by Funtails.
In episode 86, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Yokohama, Brew, & Gugong). They also review Imperium: Classics (while talking a bit about Imperium: Legends) and finish up the episode with their top 5 Deck Building games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 05:14 Yokohama 27:50 Brew 32:08 Gugong 38:55 Imperium: Classics 01:05:15 Top 5 Deck Builders
In episode 85, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Under Falling Skies, Sheriff of Nottingham, & Solar Sphere). They also review Tutankhamun and Luna Capital. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 21:27 Under Falling Skies 26:15 Sheriff of Nottingham 31:32 Solar Sphere 40:50 Tutankhamun 01:01:45 Luna Capital
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Review/preview copies for Solar Sphere, Tutankhamun, and Luna Capital provided by publishers.
In episode 84, Dean and Jon talk about the new Kickstarter from Dr. Finn Games. We then wrap up our Top 50 Board Games of All Time list with 10-1. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro
17:00 Dr. Finn Games Kickstarter 36:29 Top 50 Board Games of All Time (10-1)
To check out the Kickstarter for Dr. Finn Games, here is the link: http://kck.st/3B31S0J
In episode 83, Dean talks about finally winning game of Solar Storm. Jon talks about getting Sierra West to the table. Finally, they talk about their favorite games of all time games 20-11. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro
19:42 Solar Storm 21:51 Sierra West 28:56 Top 50 Board Games of All Time (20-11)
In episode 82, Dean and Jon give their initial thoughts on their first play of Air, Land, & Sea. They then continue with part 3 of their top 50 board games of all time. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 23:28 Air, Land, & Sea 34:01 Top 50 Board Games of All Time (30-21)
In episode 81, Dean and Jon look at Ankh: Gods of Egypt. They then continue with part 2 of their top 50 board games of all time. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 06:45 Ankh: Gods of Egypt 53:43 Top 50 Board Games of All Time (40-31)
In episode 80, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Belfort, Lewis & Clark, and Q.E.). They then kick off part 1 of their top 50 board games of all time. Let us know what your favorites are in the comments below! Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 16:33 Belfort 21:54 Lewis & Clark 28:28 Q.E. 30:53 Top 50 Board Games of All Time (50-41)
In episode 79, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Q.E. and El Grande). They also review Merchants Cove and rank their top 5 games with variable player powers. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 20:54 Q.E. 27:08 El Grande 33:35 Merchants Cove 01:19:27 Top 5 Games with Variable Player Powers
In episode 78, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Skull, Wok and Roll, & The Goonies: Never Say Die). They also review Destinies and Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 20:15 Skull 23:59 Wok and Roll 26:28 Rolld - Dice Roller App 29:06 The Goonies: Never Say Die 37:53 Destinies 01:03:09 Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
*Review copies of Wok and Roll, Goonies, and Destinies were provided by the respective publishers.
In episode 77, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Solar Storm and Rialto). They also review Maharaja, and finish up the episode with their top 5 low complexity thinkier games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 14:08 Solar Storm 17:45 Rialto 21:34 Maharaja 41:54 Top 5 Low Complexity Thinkier Games
In episode 76, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Catan, The Godfather: Corleone's Empire, Chinatown, Point Salad, Crokinole, Baseball Highlights: 2045, and Porta Nigra). They also review Raiders of Scythia, and finish up the episode with a showdown between Troyes Dice and Rajas of the Ganges: Dice Charmers. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown.
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00:00 Intro 19:10 What we've been playing lately 29:19 Raiders of Scythia 01:02:59 Showdown between Troyes Dice and Raja of the Ganges: Dice Charmers
*Review copy of Raiders of Scythia provided by Renegade Games.
In episode 75, Dean and Jon talk all things Stefan Feld!!!! We give our top 10 games designed by our combined favorite board game designer. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 20:26 Top 10 Stefan Feld Games
In Episode 74, Dean and Jon open some MeepleTown mail, discuss the BGG Golden Geek Awards, and review Red Rising. We also talk about games we've been playing lately including Broom Service, Monster Expedition, The Whatnot Cabinet, and Streets. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 21:28 MeepleTown Mail 33:39 BGG Golden Geek Awards 01:05:20 Broom Service 01:11:53 Monster Expedition 01:21:08 The Whatnot Cabinet 01:33:13 Streets 01:43:36 Red Rising
*Review copies of Monster Expedition and The Whatnot Cabinet provided by publishers
In Episode 73, Dean and Jon still have a bunch of games to talk about. The share their thoughts on A Fistful of Meeples, Hallertau, Rome & Roll, Renature, and El Grande. The wrap up the episode with a Showdown between Yokohama and Yokohama Duel. If you enjoy the podcast, and think think we are deserving, we would love a nomination for the Golden Geek Award. Today is the last day to nominate your favorites, but here is the link if you haven't voted yet: Link to Golden Geek Award Nominations Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 18:58 A Fistful of Meeples 28:22 Hallertau 39:00 Rome & Roll 51:27 Renature 01:02:36 El Grande 01:14:48 Yokohama & Yokohama Duel Showdown
In Episode 72, as the title implies, Dean and Jon talk about a bunch of games we've played lately. Instead of doing a full on review, they focus on shorter reviews and first thoughts of The Shores of Tripoli, Holi: Festival of Colors, CloudAge, Showdown Tactics, Four Gardens, Venice, Whistle Mountain, and Paris: City of Lights. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 20:22 The Shores of Tripoli 26:13 Holi: Festival of Colors 30:55 CloudAge 39:26 Showdown Tactics 47:11 Four Gardens 54:15 Venice 01:01:39 Whistle Mountain 01:09:13 Paris: City of Lights
*Review copies of games were provided by the publisher.
In Episode 71, Dean, Jon, and Jonathan give their top 10 board games of 2020. This recording is taken directly from the MeepleTown Live video. If you prefer to watch the video instead, you can go to https://youtu.be/f5AFEl8en2Y. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 70, Jon and Jonathan talk about games they've been playing lately (Fleet: The Dice Game and Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road) . Jon and Jonathan then review Tungaru. Dean and Jon finish up the episode with an interview with Grant Lyon, comedian and designer of Curmudgeon: A Game of Silly Insults, Dummy. Dean was unable to record most of the episode due to being sick with Covid, so thank you Jonathan for filling in again! Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 07:31 Fleet: The Dice Game 12:20 Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road 22:46 Tungaru 1:00:00 Interview with Grant Lyon
Be sure to check out Grant's Game Recs on YouTube, and find Grant @grantlyon1 on social media.
In Episode 69, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (The River, Maglev Metro, and Dune: Imperium) . Dean and Jon then review Sleeping Gods. They finish up the episode with their top 5 interactive Euro games. MeepleTown recently did a video with our buddy Jonathan and Jonny Pac, so their picks are shared, as well. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 15:48 The River 21:57 Maglev Metro 29:46 Dune: Imperium 38:10 Sleeping Gods 01:01:19 Top 5 Interactive Euros
You can find our Sleeping Gods video review at https://youtu.be/hpd7slVwwkw
You can find our Top 5 Interactive Euros video at https://youtu.be/WGl3VHCrGZ8
*Review copies provided by Red Raven Games and Bezier Games.
In Episode 68, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Fantasy Realms, Klask, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization, Nations, and Castles of Burgundy) . Dean and Jon then review Praga Caput Regni and Bonfire. They finish up the episode with their top 5 anticipated games of 2021. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 19:24 Fantasy Realms 25:06 Klask 27:56 Through the Age & Nations 33:09 Castles of Burgundy (New Version) 36:11 Praga Caput Regni 55:50 Bonfire 01:17:12 Top 5 Anticipated Games of 2021
Dean and Jon start off talking about Skinny Jeans and end up talking about college. How did they get there? Listen to find out.
This is normally a board game podcast, but we decided to test the waters on a new project we have been considering. We would love to hear your thoughts, so please reach out to us on social media (@meepletowngames) or email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com to let us know what you think. If it goes well, we might do some more!
In Episode 67, Dean and Jon go live! We talk about games we've been playing lately (Strike, Harry Potter Strike, and Watergate). We then review Space Base and Grand Austria Hotel. We wrap up the episode with a Pick Six. If you prefer the video, you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/6e2XJHZD_ew. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 06:03 Strike and Harry Potter Strike 10:38 Watergate 23:24 Space Base 38:03 Grand Austria Hotel 52:19 Pick Six
In Episode 66, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Grand Austria Hotel, Parks, and Hex Monsters) . Dean and Jon then review Viscounts of the West Kingdom and give our top 5 party games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 24:38 Grand Austria Hotel 29:09 Parks 33:41 Hex Monsters 39:53 Viscounts of the West Kingdom* 01:12:07 Top 5 Party Games
*Hex Monsters was a paid preview
**Review copy of Viscounts of the West Kingdom provided by Renegade Games
In Episode 65, Dean and Jon talk about the best years of gaming over the past 10 years and share games they've been playing lately (Anachrony and Chronicles of Crime 1400). Dean and Jon then review Lost Ruins of Arnak & Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lions. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 36:01 Anachrony 41:13 Chronicles of Crime 1400 46:56 Lost Ruins of Arnak 01:16:11 Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
*Review copy of Lost Ruins of Arnak provided by CGE
Jingle Bells Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
We Wish you a Merry Christmas Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In Episode 64, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Gremlins: Holiday Havoc Card Game, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman, Scape Goat, Oceans App, and The Gallerist). They then review Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire and finish up the episode with Pick Six on Christmas presents. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 19:27 Gremlins 21:16 Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman 25:52 Scape Goat 31:43 Oceans App 34:57 The Gallerist 40:55 Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire 01:12:40 Pick Six
In Episode 63, Dean shares games he's been playing lately (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game, Christmas Story: A MAJOR Card Game, Elf: Journey from the North Pole, and Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America). Dean and Jon then review The Crew and Paris. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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00:00 Intro 21:49 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game 26:00 Christmas Story: A MAJOR Card Game 28:51 Elf: Journey from the North Pole 32:11 Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America 35:12 The Crew 59:12 Paris
Review copies of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game, Christmas Story: A MAJOR Card Game, and Elf: Journey from the North Pole provided by Funko Games. Review copy of Paris provided by Game Brewer.
Intro music for The Crew: Three Ravens by Axeltree
Intro music for Paris: Paris Ballade by Dana Boulé
In Episode 62, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader, Elf: Snowball Showdown, and Stone Age). They also review Glasgow, one of Dean's most anticipated games of the season. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 17:12 Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader 20:49 Elf: Snowball Showdown 23:54 Stone Age 30:36 Glasgow
In Episode 61, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Forgotten Waters & Bohnanza). They also review The Castles of Tuscany, Dean's most anticipated game of the season. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 13:33 The Mind 15:38 Minecraft: Builders & Biomes 22:18 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North 24:41 The Castles of Tuscany
In Episode 60, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (Forgotten Waters & Bohnanza). They also give their thoughts on Endless Winter: Paleoamerians. This is a Kickstarter Preview, so they do not give a final rating. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 18:43 Forgotten Waters 24:28 Bohnanza 27:47 Endless Winter
In Episode 59, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (GoodCritters, Cash & Guns, and Root Digital). They also review Tekhenu and answer some questions from the MeepleTown mail. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 20:11 GoodCritters & Cash & Guns 31:47 Tekhenu 58:20 MeepleTown Mail
In Episode 58, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Hocus Pocus & Aftershock). They also review two Michael Kiesling games released in 2017: Heaven & Ale and Riverboat. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 14:26 Hocus Pocus 18:29 Aftershock: San Francisco & Venice 25:56 Heaven & Ale 40:29 Riverboat
In Episode 57, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (Imperial Settlers: Rise of the Empire & Riverboat). They also review The Court of Miracles and finish up the episode with their top 5 games ranked 1000+ on BGG. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 11:19 Imperial Settlers: Rise of the Empire 18:04 Riverboat 23:04 The Court of Miracles 49:24 Top 5 Games Ranked 1000+ on BGG
In Episode 56, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (Forgotten Waters & The Great Barrier Reef Card Game). They also review Fort and finish up the episode with some MeepleTown Mail. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 11:58 Forgotten Waters 16:21 The Great Barrier Reef Card Game 21:40 Fort 44:50 MeepleTown Mail
In Episode 55, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Disney: The Haunted Mansion - Call of the Spirits Game, Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes, and Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North). They also present an epic showdown featuring Lorenzo il Magnifico, Coimbra, & Alma Mater. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 20:12 Disney: The Haunted Mansion - Call of the Spirits Game 24:56 Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes 33:17 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North 35:34 Showdown in MeepleTown
In Episode 54, Dean and Jon review Alma Mater and give their top 5 card drafting games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 12:06 Alma Mater 50:20 Top 5 Card Drafting Games
In Episode 53, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Marvel United & Ca$h n Gun$). They also talk about some board game news and finish up with a review of Smartphone Inc. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 10:08 Marvel United 14:08 Ca$h n Gun$ 22:18 MeepleTown News 32:28 Smartphone Inc.
In Episode 52, Dean and Jon share some games they've been playing lately (Santa Maria & Roll for the Galaxy iOS App). They also review Pendulum and finish up the episode with some MeepleTown Mail. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 16:02 Roll for the Galaxy iOS App 20:11 Santa Maria 23:24 Pendulum 51:08 MeepleTown Mail
In Episode 51, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (Arkwright: The Card Game). They also review My City and finish up the episode with the MeepleTown Forecast (Games we are looking forward to coming out in the next couple of months. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 12:25 Arkwright: The Card Game 21:19 My City 42:45 MeepleTown Forecast
Episode 50!!!!! Dean and Jon talk about what they've been playing lately (Nanga Parbat & Biblios: Quill and Parchment). They also finish up their top 50 games by talking about their 10-1. If you have any questions you want answered in future episodes, please send them to meepletownmail@gmail.com. To view more content, including their videos, go to meepletowngames.com. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
Dean and Jon continue on with their Top 50 Board Games. This week, it's 20-11. We also talk about possibly going to a weekly podcast and adding new segments where we would cover news and answer questions you might have for us. If you would like to ask questions for us to answer on the podcast, you can send them to meepletownmail@gmail.com. Also, for more content, check us out on meepletowngames.com. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
Dean and Jon continue on with their Top 50 Board Games. This week, it's 30-21. We also give the names of the rest of the games receiving the MeepleTown Royal Seal (a super prestigious award given to only the finest board games in all the land). Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
Dean and Jon continue on with their Top 50 Board Games. This week, it's 40-31. We also talk about the MeepleTown Royal Seal (a super prestigious award given to only the finest board games in all the land). Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 46, Dean and Jon finish their bracket of the best 80s movies. We start our Top 50 Board Games list (50-41). Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties, so we had to split this episode up. If all goes well, the second half of the episode will be up next week. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 45, Dean and Jon record Live on YouTube! They continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (The Liberation of Rietburg and The Little Flower Shop). We also sandwich a Pick Six among reviews of Viticulture, Small World, Agricola, 7 Wonders, and Ginkgopolis. Thank you everyone for joining us for the live recording, and thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 02:46 80s Movie Bracket 12:40 The Liberation of Rietburg 16:54 The Little Flower Shop 20:53 Viticulture 30:13 Small World 44:52 Agricola 54:20 Pick Six 01:13:10 7 Wonders 01:23:43 Ginkgopolis
In Episode 44, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (Mr. Jack, Mr. Jack in New York, and Nusfjord). We then look at not one, not two, but three Feld classics (Aquasphere, Bruges, and Amerigo)!!! Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 08:32 80s Movie Bracket 14:38 Mr. Jack & Mr. Jack in NY 18:46 Nusfjord 27:43 Aquasphere Review 54:45 Bruges Review 01:19:26 Amerigo Review
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In Episode 43, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write App, Viticulture App, Roar & Write, Coimbra, & Cosmic Run: Regeneration). We then give full review of Nevada City. Finally, we wrap the show up with our Top 5 Rio Grande Games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
00:00 Intro 03:09 80s Movie Bracket 10:50 Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write 16:45 Viticulture App 19:52 Roar & Write 24:17 Coimbra 28:49 Cosmic Run: Regeneration 34:39 Nevada City 01:12:47 Top 5 Rio Grande Games
In Episode 42, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (Alhambra & Spirit Island). We then give full reviews of Nova Luna and Tang Garden. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 41, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (Feed the Kraken, Montmartre, Exchange: A Stock Trading Game of Strategy and Wit, Adventure Games: Monochrome Inc., At the Gates of Loyang, and all three versions of Silver). We then give a full review of Marvel Champions: The Card Game. Finally, we finish up the episode with a Showdown between Orleans and Altiplano. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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In Episode 40, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We then give some of our thoughts on the recent picks for the BGG Golden Geek Award Winners. We share games we've been playing lately (Draftosaurus and Feed the Kraken). Finally, we finish up the episode with reviews of Dice Forge, Clans of Caledonia, and La Granja. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 39, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (The Great Barrier Reef Card Game & Zoned Out). We also review The Isle of Cats and close the episode out with a list of our Top 5 Tile Placement games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 38, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Lions of Lydia & Lewis and Clark). We also have a discussion about digital vs. analog board gaming and finish up with our top 10 digital board games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 37, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Zooloretto & Rajas of the Ganges). We also review Undaunted: Normandy and close the episode out with a showdown between Bruxelles 1893 & Bruxelles 1897. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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In Episode 36, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Clue: The Great Museum Caper and Tigris & Euphrates). We also review Brass: Birmingham, talk about our time at TN Game Days and the games we played (Tumble Town, Hadara, Great Western Trail, Space Explorers, and Troyes), and wrap up the episode with a review of It's a Wonderful Life. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 35, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Watergate & Space Explorers). We take a trip to the MeepleTown Museum to review Fields of Arle and finish up the episode with a showdown between Fox in the Forest and Fox in the Forest Duet. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 34, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Age of Civilization & Terramara). We then look at each of our top 10 games of 2019 and finish up with the official MeepleTown Game of the Year and nominations. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 33, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Mombasa & Sorcerer City). We then do a full review of Maracaibo and talk about the Top 5 games we are looking forward to coming out in 2020.
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In Episode 32, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Endeavor: Age of Sail and Feast for Odin). We then do a full review of Oceans and finish up with a lookback of our reviews for the first 18 podcast episodes. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 31, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Dragonrealm & Jórvík). We then do a full review of Caylus 1303 and finish up with our Top 5 Surprises of 2019. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 30, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Terraforming Mars App & Viticulture). We then do a full review of Paladins of the West Kingdom and finish up with our Top 5 Game Designers. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 29, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (Set, Mutants, Mississippi Queen, & Expedition to Newdale). We then do full reviews of Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea and Catan: Starfarers. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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In Episode 28, Dean and Jon talk about what we played at TN Game Days Fall (Shifting Realms, Homebrewers, Skulk Hollow, Catan: Starfarers, Ugly Christmas Sweater, Paranormal Detectives, Ginkopolis, and Football Highlights: 2052) and a couple of other games we've been playing (Roam & Colors of Paris). We also give our review of Glen More 2: Chronicles and finish up the episode with a Showdown between Baseball Highlights: 2045 & Football Highlights: 2052. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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In Episode 27, Dean and Jon celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the MeepleTown Podcast! We talk about some games we've been playing lately (Chronicles of Crime, Skulk Hollow, & Walking in Burano), review Reavers of Midgard, and (in honor of our anniversary celebration) talk about our Top 5 Hoot & Holler Games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
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In Episode 26, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (Jetpack Joyride & Foothills). We also review Nanty Narking and Irish Gauge with a Pick Six segment in between. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 25, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (Carnival of Monsters, Cartographers, 13 Clues, and Era: Medieval Age). We also review Snowdonia: Deluxe Master Set and finish the episode with our Top 5 games we are excited about coming out of Essen Spiel. There was an issue with our mics for about 30 seconds at the beginning of the episode, so we apologize. Thank you for your understanding, and thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 24, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (Carnival of Monsters & Freshwater Fly). We also review Tapestry from Stonemaier Games and finish the episode with our Top 5 Castual 2-player only games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 23, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (Panda Craves Danger & Keyper). We also sandwich our new segment "Pick Six" between reviews of Horrified and Underwater Cities. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 22, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Aeon's End: The New Age, Valparaiso, Horrified, and The Quacks of Quedlinburg). They also share their thoughts in their review of The Taverns of Tiefenthal. They finish up the episode by bringing you part 3 of 3 of their top 50 games. In this episode, they cover 10-1. Narrowing down the top 50 can be difficult, so we want to thank Pub Meeple (rankingengine.pubmeeple.com) for creating amazing software to help in this process. Thanks for listening!
In Episode 21, Dean and Jon bring you part 2 of 3 of their top 50 games. In this episode, they cover 30 - 11. Narrowing down the top 50 can be difficult, so we want to thank Pub Meeple for creating amazing software to help in this process. Check out their ranking engine at https://rankingengine.pubmeeple.com/ if you are looking to work on your own top 50 list. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 20, Dean and Jon kickoff part 1 of 3 of their top 50 games. In this episode, they cover 50 - 31. Narrowing down the top 50 can be difficult, so we want to thank Pub Meeple for creating amazing software to help in this process. Check out their ranking engine at https://rankingengine.pubmeeple.com/ if you are looking to work on your own top 50 list. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 19, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (The Quacks of Quedlinburg and Troyes). We also give our thoughts on the Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominated and Recommended Games. Come hear our picks if we were on the panel to pick the winners. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 18, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (Caravan, Great Western Trail, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth, and 51st State: Master Set). We also give our review of Pipeline and finish up the episode with a Showdown between Champions of Midgard and Raiders of the North Sea. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 17, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (Super Punch Fighter, My Village, Die Tavernen im Tiefen Thal, and Spirits of the Wild). We also give our review of Res Arcana and talk about 10 games everyone should consider for their collection. Dean also does some crazy (wrong) math and makes many other mistakes along the way. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 16, Dean and Jon talk about what we've been playing (Baseball Highlights: 2045 and Tussie Mussie). We also give our review of the 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres recommended game Newton and finish the episode with a showdown between Everdell and Imperial Settlers. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 15, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing lately (Sushi Roll, Fine Sand, The Voyages of Marco Polo, and Notre Dame). We then give our thoughts on Gentes. Finally, we end the episode by talking about our experiences with planning a board game night at a local school. Thanks Game Point Cafe in Nashville, TN for donating games for the school game night. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 14, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing lately (Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns and Russian Railroads). Next we do a review of Auztralia followed by a review of Tiny Towns. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 13, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing lately (Blueprints and Constantinopolis). Next we review the deduction game Cryptid by Osprey Games. We also have a showdown between two Western-themed Tasty Minstrel Games games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In episode 12, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing lately (Key Harvest, Roll for the Galaxy: Rivalry, Illusion, and NMBR 9. We also go to the MeepleTown Museum to look at a couple of older games: Stone Age and Istanbul. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 11, Dean and Jon do a review of Teotihuacan: City of Gods & talk about our Top 5 small box games. We also talk about some games we played at Tennessee Game Days. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 10, Dean and Jon do a review of Forum Trajanum and have a showdown between Five Tribes and Yamatai by Bruno Cathala and Days of Wonder. We also announce the winner of our contest for a new copy of Root by Leder Games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
Nils Herzmann from Funtails Games joins us for a conversation about their upcoming Kickstarter, Glen More II Chronicles including an exclusive look at some of the chronicles to look forward to. We also talk about all kinds of board gaming goodness. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 9, Dean and Jon do a review of Root, talk about our top 5 games we like to play with our wives, and we have our first contest where you can win a free copy of Root (if you live in the continental US). Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 8, Dean and Jon do a review of Western Legends, and talk to Damian Sulej from Yodeling Ogre Games about their upcoming Kickstarter for Rusty Industry. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 7, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing (Wingspan and Arboretum), review Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and end the show with a Showdown between Kingdomino and Queendomino. We also call the newly announced Days of Wonder game Colossae instead of Corinth and mention the new Fantasy Flight Games game called The Lord of the Rings: Journey's in Middle Earth. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 6, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing (Betrayal at House on the Hill and Scythe), review Architects of the West Kingdom, and end with our Top 5 Anticipated Games releasing in 2019. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 5, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Gemstone Mining Game and Five Tribes). We also introduce the MeepleTown Museum where we review "older" games. This week we review Terraforming Mars and Concordia (voted on by the listeners). Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 4, Dean and Jon talk about games we've been playing (Above and Below and Meeple Circus), review Duelosaur Island, and end the episode with a Showdown in Meepletown where we each rank Azul, Reef, and Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
In Episode 3, Dean and Jon talk about some Christmas games we've been playing lately (Home Alone Game and Christmas Tree), review Santa's Workshop, and end the episode with the 5 games we most want to play right now. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown.
In episode 2, Dean and Jon talk about some games they've been playing (Villainous and The Mind), review Welcome to... and Keyflower, and end the episode with their top 5 games to pull out at a family gathering.
In episode 1, Dean and Jon look at some of the games they've been playing (Forbidden Island, Ice Cool, Eminent Domain, and Detective), review Everdell, and talk about the 5 games that got each of them into the boardgaming hobby.