MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast

In episode 254, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Point City & TEN) and take a trip to the MeepleTown Museum to review Alhambra. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 05:56     Point City 10:27      TEN 16:58      Alhambra Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 254, Dean and Deron discuss how they did on their 2025 gaming resolutions and set some new goals for 2026. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  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 ***Spoilers Below*** . . . . . . . 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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 250, Dean and Deron talk their favorite board games released in 2025. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 04:08     Top 5 2025 Games 44:32     Honorable Mentions ***Spoilers Below*** . . . . . . . . . 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) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 251, Dean discusses recent plays and misses Deron. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 02:59     Vindication 11:30     Flock Together 18:44     What if we didn't create content? Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 04:08     Through the Desert 09:57     Toy Battle 17:44     A Brutally Honest Message from Portal Games Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 247, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed & Flip 7: The Grinch) and review The Gallerist. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 05:28     Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed 12:14     Grinch Flip 7 14:43     The Gallerist Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 246, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Carcassonne & 3 Chapters) and review The White Castle Duel. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 07:28     Carcassonne 17:44     3 Chapters 24:49     The White Castle Duel* Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown! *Review copy provided by publisher

In episode 245, Dean and Deron share their board game gift ideas for the holiday season. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 06:39     Holiday Buyer's Guide 06:39     Kids 13:13     Family 19:01     Medium 24:19     Heavy 27:39     Christmas Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 244, Dean and Deron share their board game gift ideas for the holiday season. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown]Patreon[/url] or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 243, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays, and Dean talks about his recent experiences at TN Game Days. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 242, Dean talks about some digital games he's been playing lately (Nature, My City, & Flamecraft) If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00     Intro 01:32     Nature 05:36     My City 10:55     Flamecraft Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown! *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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 05:18     Horrified 09:50     Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed. 15:08     Lions of Lydia 20:25     News Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 240, Dean and Deron talk about the games they've played lately. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  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? Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 06:01     Hunted: Transylvania 12:31     Dreadful Meadows 19:28     Top 5 BOOtiful Board Games Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 238, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Boooop. and Scream!). They also share their favorite resource management games. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 08:10     Boooop. 14:14     Scream! 22:21     Top 5 Resource Management Games Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 03:25     Duck & Cover 08:34     Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze 12:18     Top 5 SPIEL Essen Anticipated Releases Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 01:43     Imperial Settlers 05:35     The Last Lighthouse 10:51     Showdown in MeepleTown Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro 02:44     Phoenix New Horizon 08:30     Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume 3 13:04     Top 5 Area Control/Majority Games Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!