MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast

In episode 177, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Stone Age, Sky Team & Flamecraft) and give their top 5 trick-takers.  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. 00:00       Intro 03:32       Stone Age: 10th Anniversary Ed. 07:33       Sky Team 11:12        Flamecraft 15:05       Top 5 Trick Takers Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. 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. 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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. 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. 00:00       Intro 06:27       Green Team Wins 11:15        Blind Business* 14:35       News 31:36       Top 5 Vacation Destination Board Games Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown! *Review copy provided by publisher

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. 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. 00:00       Intro 04:07       Get on Board: New York & London 09:00       Hollywood 1947 17:07       Discussion on Dragons 28:10       Wyrmspan Review Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. 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. 00:00       Intro 06:08       Dorfromantik 14:00       Skulls of Sedlec 18:29       News 34:46       Golden Geek Awards Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 172, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays of Cascadero, Cascadito, and Fresco. They then talk about board game 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]Patreon or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 171, Dean talks about playing Dice Cards before both Dean and Deron share their favorite board games with the nature theme. 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. 00:00       Intro 04:55       Dice Cards* 12:29       Top 5 Nature Board Games *Review copy provided by publisher Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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. The Golden Geek Award nominations are live, so please consider voting for MeepleTown as your favorite podcast: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame  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. 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* *Review copy provided by publisher Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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.  The Golden Geek Award nominations are live, so please consider voting for MeepleTown as your favorite podcast: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame  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. 00:00       Intro 07:08       Marvel Dice Throne 14:16       Panorama* 19:46       Showdown: Scarface 1920 v The Godfather: CE *Review copy provided by publisher Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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).    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. 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 Find out more about Andrew Bosley art: www.bosleyart.com/. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown! *Preview copy provided by publisher

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).    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. 00:00       Intro 12:45       Scout 19:06       Drop Drive 24:04       Apiary 30:50       Flash Point: Legacy of Flame Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Flash Point: Legacy of Flame: http://kck.st/3TfXoP1  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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!   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. 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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 165, Dean and Deron answer questions sent from listener and Patreon supporter, Erik Wiborg.   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. 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? Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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! 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. 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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 163, Dean and Deron talk about their favorite board games of 2023.    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. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown! 00:00       Intro 05:45       Top 10 Games of 2023 ***Spoilers below*** . . . . . . . . . . . Dean 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) Deron 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.   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. 00:00       Intro 05:12       Marvel: Remix 10:02       Disney Animated 14:16       MeepleTown Jazz Club 25:26       World Wonders Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown! 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.   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. 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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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).   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. 00:00       Intro 03:54       Beacon Patrol 09:20       Donuts 16:13       Bohnanza (incl Dahlias)* 36:32       Sheriff of Nottingham (incl Disney Robin Hood) *Review copy provided by publisher 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.    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. 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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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.  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. 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 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!