Send us a textIt is that time of year again where as the boys Jason, James & Paul finish up recording for the festive season, they get together in the studio to talk all things 2022.They talk about the good and the bad that came from the year as well as throwing in a few top 3 lists throughout the show.Thank you all for your continued support this year helping us grow our show and brand. it is always a honour and a privilage for us to do and we look forward to doing so again in 2023.Have ...
Send us a textThis weeks the boys James & Jason are talking about those gift ideas of all shapes and sizes and for all occasions....... a Gaming gift is for life not just for Christmas.They break all their ideas down in to ten categories and then further give a few ideas for each with ideas as cheap and cheerful and also for those buying something extra special. Paul is back again and for the last time in 2022 with another exciting instalment of this weeks Gaming News and Crowdfunding cam...
Send us a textThis weeks is a totally last minuet change to the planned episode as the boys Jason & James dive in to talk about the news that games workshop have decided to stick in a price increase to the buy in cost for independent stockist. you know the FRIENDLY local game stores that right now need all the help they can get. The boys chat about what this means for the entire table top hobby as well as a few carefully chosen opinions about the whole situation. Paul is back a...
Send us a textThis weeks is another topical discussion and shock horror involves another admission by our own Jason as he is joined by James to chat about "FOMO/the fear of missing out" in table top games. Paul is back again with another exciting instalment of this weeks Gaming News and Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find our audio Podcast on all go...
Send us a textThis week the boys are sticking with the magic theme as Jason & James are chatting all about one of the most talked about games of 2021 & 2022 as they take on Flamecraft by Cardboard Alchemy & Lucky Duck Games . Is it worth the hype?The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is back with all the gamin...
Send us a textThis week the boys Jason & James are chatting all about Grey Fox Games 2021 release Arcana Rising. The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is back with all the gaming news, gossip & crowdfunding campaigns that we think you need to know about including but not limited too:Marvel: Age of Heroes by Wizkid...
Send us a textThis weeks topical discussion has James & Jason chatting about "kingmaking" in table top games. Is it ok? are players that do it spiteful? Could it be avoided or is it just part of the game? Paul is back again with another exciting instalment of news and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support The Meeple Minded.while it is...
Send us a textThis week the James was unavailable BUT the show must go on so our Jason is joined for an online chat with game designer, publisher and just all round nice guy Fabricio Leotti to talk all things hobby from game design, to 3d printing, prototyping amongst other things.He is also here to talk about his newest game "HYPERWARS" Paul is also back in the meeple minded news shed bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know a...
Send us a textThis week James & Jason are joined in the studio by Wayne of the board stupid podcast & Ant from the M.T.V.B Podcast to chart all about there experiences attending the biggest table top gaming convention in the world "Spiel" held in early October in Essen, Germany. The boys chat all about the festival including their impressions, favourite bits, how the shipping issues have affected the event and a few hot tips to those thinking of going in 2023.Paul is back ...
Send us a textThis week the boys Jason & James are continuing there conquest of affordable games as they check out "Gigamic's" city building game "Akropolis"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is currently still away on holiday visiting his family so there will be no board game news and Crowd funders covered this we...
Send us a textThis week James & Jason are chatting about breaks taken away from the table during gameplay. is it annoying? acceptable? why people do it? and if their are good reasons for this. Paul is on the first of his two weeks of holiday so will not be on this show--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support The Meeple Minded.while it is true we do not have any form of direct support from the listener...
Send us a textThis week the boys Jason & James are chucking dice and feeling pretty clever as they effectively are playing bingo with the results with Schmidt Spiele's small box roll and write game" Ganz Schon Clever"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is still under the weather but has managed to once a...
Send us a textThis week James & Jason are reflecting on the current Cost of Living Crisis and how it could or indeed WILL affect the table top gaming hobby as a whole. from personal collections & spending habits, to FLGS all the way up the chain to distribution and even game design is set to be affected. Paul is also back bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about including:King of Monster Island by Richard Garfield...
Send us a textIts another game highlight episode this week and the boys Jason & James are going back to 2017 for a look at Libellud's open drafting, die modification game "Dice Forge"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul has been skiving off after escaping from his shackles in the news shed this week, as he runs his m...
Send us a textThis week the Jason & James are joined by game designer, podcaster, video creator, dice tower contributor...... Basically he has done absolutely everything in the world, its Mr Dan Hughes.The boys chat all things from working with his daughter to create the family game phenomenon Coraquest , to podcasting,to comics, to crowdfunding, to shipping and of course the meeple minded boys do what they can to extract some information about the up and coming expansion to Coraque...
Send us a textThis weeks episode has the boys Jason & James channelling their inner Tetris player as they go on a competitive puzzle solving quest to take home the victory in Project L .The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is also back with all of this weeks table top gaming news & crowdfunding that we think you need t...
Send us a textThis weeks topical discussion the boys James & Jason are reflecting on a recent conversation with a member of the local gaming community who admits they do not talk about there hobby outside of the game group because they sometimes feel embarrassed. its time for the boys to try and puzzle it out as to weather or not our hobby is really embarrassing and if there is anything that can be done to help. Paul is also back bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and c...
Send us a text“There is always and adventure waiting in the woods, a place to lose your mind & find your soul”This week our Game highlight "living Forest" takes the boys Jason & James into the deep dark forest where they will assume the role of a nature spirit to save the forest from the flames of Onibi.The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there ...
Send us a textThis week the Jason & James are joined by game designer Chris from Unfringed to talk all things table top gaming, UKGE, crowdfunding and Chris even answered some listener questions :) Paul is also back bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about including:Doctor Who Nemesis by Gale Force NineTicket to Ride: Ghost Train by Alan R. MoonWordle: The Party Game by Hasbro and New York Times GamesStar Realms by Robert D...
Send us a text"Please stand clear of the doors, this train is ready to depart"This week our we go deep down beneath the surface as Jason & James are travelling at high speed right beneath your very feet as they talk all things "On the Underground"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.---------------------------------------------...