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🎲 Meeple Minded Podcast - Episode 205 🎲"5 Games We Wished We Had Played Sooner"Ever played a board game and thought, Why didn’t I play this sooner?! In this episode, we’re diving into five games that we seriously regret not trying earlier. Whether they flew under our radar or we just kept putting them off, these games deserved our attention sooner rather than later.Before that, we chat about the games we played last week—and plenty of tabletop talk.📺 Watch the video podcast on YouTube & Spotify🎧 Listen to the audio version on all major streaming platformsHave you ever discovered a game way too late? Let us know in the comments or tag us on social media—we’d love to hear your picks!#BoardGames #TabletopGaming #MeepleMinded #Podcast #hiddengems

02-09

01:17:06

In this week’s episode of The Meeple Minded, we dive deep into the world of big box board games! 🎲✨ Are they an epic gaming experience worth every penny—or are they just massive monsters causing more problems than they’re worth? 🤔 We tackle all the burning questions:🛠️ Are these oversized boxes a storage nightmare?💡 Is there too much bloat packed in, or do the extras add value?⏳ How much does the extended setup and takedown time really impact gameplay? Join us as we share personal stories, gaming gripes, and the occasional laugh while breaking down the pros and cons of these colossal collections. Whether you’re a big box fanatic or someone who prefers a more streamlined shelf, this episode is for you! So, grab your favourite beverage, tune in, and let’s unpack this oversized topic together! 🎧 #BoardGames #BigBoxGames #MeepleMinded #TabletopGaming

01-26

01:00:45

🎉 Big Changes, Big Games! 🎉 Welcome to a very special episode of The Meeple Minded podcast! the show where we talk all things table top gaming. Episode 203 marks a historic moment as we roll the dice into a whole new era. For the first time ever, The Meeple Minded is available in both audio and video formats, giving you a choice in how you enjoy our content! Plus, we’re thrilled to announce our move to a brand-new podcast hosting platform: Spotify. In this milestone episode, we’re diving into our Top 5 Board Games of 2024! From mind-bending strategy epics to quick and quirky party games, all are eligible on this list. we’re sharing our personal favourites from an incredible year in gaming. Will your favourites make our list? Tune in to find out! Join us for engaging discussions, friendly debates, and our trademark banter as we celebrate the best that 2024 has to offer in board gaming. Whether you're watching or listening, we can’t wait to have you at the table! 🎲 Stream now on Spotify or your favourite podcast platform.🎥 Watch the video version exclusively on YouTube & Spotify. Don’t miss this landmark episode—hit play and let's get gaming! #MeepleMinded #BoardGames #Top5of2024

01-12

01:04:18

Send us a textCan you believe its that time of year again? the festive season is upon us and the Meeple Minded boys are set to spend the season with their families. 2024 has been a very testing year in Meeple Minded HQ and i feel the back of 2024 will be a welcome sight for some, but as we go out of the year trying to smile we talk about the games we hope to get to the table this festive season. Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------...

12-17

49:27

Send us a textWhat a challenging half a year it has been for the Meeple Minded crew with personal Loses, job changes, Sickness, MIssaligned Schedules amongst many things BUT we are back.And with all three hosts in the studio it made full sense to finally get episode 200 in the bag.So, we hope you enjoy as we talk about our personal top three moments in the past 200 episodes and we also answer a few listener questions.Support the show------------------------------------------------------------...

12-10

01:28:40

Send us a textIts the show we talk about what's been going on in the industry over the past month, the games we played last year & we highlight a game that we played that stood out to us this past month.Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing...

10-29

56:01

Send us a textIs Upgrading Your Board Games Necessary?In this week's topical episode of Meeple Minded, the boys Antony, James & Jason are diving deep into the world of board game upgrades! From custom inserts and upgraded components to premium card sleeves and deluxe editions, there's no shortage of ways to enhance your favourite games. But is it really necessary to upgrade, or is it all just a shiny distraction? We discuss the pros and cons of investing in these enhancements, e...

10-22

01:04:08

Send us a textThe boys are back from the worlds largest table top gaming convention #essenspiel and are back in the studio to talk all about there experiences.Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing Meeple Minded community https://www.facebook.co...

10-15

50:40

Send us a textIts our final Episode before we jet off to Essen 2024 and as such it is only fitting we talk about the games that are on our lists to buy & check outSupport the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing Meeple Minded community https://www.fac...

10-01

54:25

Send us a textA very short show this week that's hosted by Jason alone to explain what the world is going on with the meeple minded. Don't worry we are not going anywhere!Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing Meeple Minded community https://www...

09-24

10:43

Send us a textTis the season to be jolly, no its not Christmas put your toys back in the pram.Its Essen Spiel Babyyyyyyyyy.....That's right the boys Antman and Jason and truly into the preparations of going to the biggest board game convention on the planet and today is just a little discussion about just what that entails. With it being Jason's first time at spiel is he over preparing? more than likely lolSupport the show------------------------------------------------------------------...

09-17

01:01:39

Send us a textIn this weeks episode we see the Meeple Minded Trio Antony, James & Jason breaking down some of the games they played this month, the games they played last year, take a trip down to the "HYPE CLUB" where the first rule is to always talk about hype club & then finish out chatting about all the latest news from within the table top gaming industry.Support the show--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

09-03

57:45

Send us a textThis weeks episode see's the boys Antman, James & Jason returning to the top five lists as they discuss their top five Surprising games (So far)Not all games are super appealing to players upon first glance and will occasionally create a barrier between p[layer and game. this list explores five games each of our trio has come across that managed to break those barriers down and provide a fun and enjoyable experience.Support the show-------------------------------------------...

08-27

01:09:45

Send us a textFor this weeks episode we hear the trio of Antony, James & Jason in there first of two recordings done in a row to cover for Jason's jolly holidays talking all about the Question asked after most games, what did you think? How was that? and the inevitable answer not always being as truthful as you would hope, but why?Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on a...

08-20

47:08

Send us a textWhat's better than being a cut throat brutal business man/women on earth? Being an intergalactic one of course.On this weeks game highlight episode the third voice Antman, 2 game James & the boss Jason are taking on a space age business venture as they attempt to become the most dominant intergalactic mogul in Star Tycoon from Good Games Publishing.The boys break down all the things they like and dislike, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands ...