The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

DNUP is on the table for this mini review, and we’re breaking down everything from the gameplay to the fun factor. We’ll give you the good, the bad, and our honest take after playing it. Would we play DNUP again? You’ll have to listen to find out! Episode 118 (Mini): DNUP Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 DNUP 02:24 DNUP: The Good 08:13 DNUP: The Bad 15:16 DNUP: Collector's Corner 16:25 DNUP: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Two games, one universe, and a whole lot of mechs! This week we’re putting Scythe against Expeditions in a battle that pits a beloved strategy classic against its spiritual successor. Which one gives us the better experience at the table? There’s only one way to find out!  Join us for this week's Battle of the Funnest Showdown! Episode 117: Mech vs Mech: Scythe vs Expeditions Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 What's on your table? 11:42 Scythe 34:28 Scythe: Collector's Corner 35:33 Scythe: Final Thoughts 40:35 Expeditions 01:01:09 Expeditions: Collector's Corner 01:02:33 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

In this mini episode, we’re heading behind the counter for a taste of Soda Jerk! We give you a quick rundown on how the game plays, what we enjoyed, and whether it deserves a spot at your next game night.  Enjoy! Episode 116 (Mini): Soda Jerk Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction 00:52 Soda Jerk 02:08 Soda Jerk: The Good 09:31 Soda Jerk: The Bad 13:39 Soda Jerk: Collector's Corner 14:20 Soda Jerk: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

This week we're proving that great board games don't need a giant box as Tenby and Forest Shuffle go head-to-head. From building up a seaside town in Tenby to creating powerful combinations of trees, animals, and wildlife in Forest Shuffle, both games give you plenty to think about without taking over your table. Which small-box game packs the biggest punch?  Let's find out in this week's Battle of the Funnest Showdown! Episode 115: Small Box, Big Punch: Forest Shuffle vs Tenby Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:09 What's on your table? 09:11 Forest Shuffle 25:16 Forest Shuffle: Collector's Corner 26:38 Forest Shuffle: Final Thoughts 28:39 Tenby 42:39 Tenby: Collector's Corner 43:34 Tenby: Final Thoughts 46:49 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

In this mini review, we’re taking a shot at Crokinole! We’ll talk about the gameplay, the skill, the flicking, and why this classic dexterity game continues to hit the mark! Episode 114 (Mini): Crokinole Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Crokinole 02:25 Crokinole: The Good 07:13 Crokinole: The Bad 11:42 Crokinole: Collector's Corner 13:06 Crokinole: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at [email protected]—we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!