MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast

Dean gives an update on MeepleTown, and Erik Wiborg talks about games he's been playing. Thank you for your patience with MeepleTown as we have been silent for a bit. Your encouragement has meant the world to us, and we look forward to putting out more content!

In episode 267, Dean talks about games he has introduced to people over the past year that have always been adored by people that are not necessarily gamers. 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 12:23 10 Board Games that Never Miss Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Dean 10. Moon Colony Blood Bath (04:58) 9. Duck & Cover (08:22) 8. River Valley Glassworks (10:02) 7. Hot Streak (12:55) 6. Magical Athlete (17:05) 5. Skull (20:06) 4. Can’t Stop (22:40) 3. So Clover! (25:27) 2. Flip 7 (29:00) 1. Incan Gold (Diamant) (31:48) Honorable Mentions: Carcassonne, Wits & Wagers, Hues & Cues, Green Team Wins (35:0) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 266, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Magical Athlete, Flip 7, & Codenames), and they talk about their 6-10 favorite worker placement 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 02:05 Magical Athlete 04:13 Flip 7 05:58 Codenames 11:22 Top 6-10 Worker Placement Games Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Deron 10. Merlin: Big Box (12:44) 9. Ora et Labora (17:01) 8. Viticulture: Essential Edition (19:20) 7. The Gallerist (25:20) 6. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (29:45) Honorable Mentions: The Lord’s of Waterdeep, The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire, Anachrony, Under Falling Skies, Unconscious Mind, Dinosaur Island, My Father’s Work. (36:09) Dean 10. Yokohama (15:34) 9. Viticulture (18:56) 8. A Feast for Odin (23:30) 7. Raiders of Scythia (27:49) 6. Fields of Arle (32:29) Honorable Mentions: Caylus, Santa’s Workshop 2nd. Ed., Brew Crafters, Dune Imperium, Champions of Midgard, Speakeasy (36:09) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 265, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Camel Up & OUTFOX the FOX), and they talk about their favorite worker placement 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 04:20 Camel Up 09:42 OUTFOX the FOX 15:44 Top 5 Worker Placement Games Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Deron: 5. Caverna: The Cave Farmers (19:54) 4. Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar (21:35) 3. Paladins of the West Kingdom (25:07) 2. Champions of Midgard (30:32) 1. Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island (34:57) Dean: 5. Snowdonia (20:10) 4. Obsession (23:19) 3. Caverna: The Cave Farmers/Agricola (27:16) 2. The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire (33:29) 1. Lords of Waterdeep (38:12) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 264, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Cities USA & Skulls of Sedlec), and Dean spends time talking with Dominic Crapuchettes from NorthStar Game Stuidio. 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 02:52 USA Cities* 09:11 Skulls of Sedlec 14:16 Interview with Dominic Crapuchettes *Review Copies Provided by Publisher Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 263, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Zombicide 2nd Ed. & Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors), and they both share their favorite games with aspirational occupations. 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 02:23 Zombicide 2nd Ed. 06:45 Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors) 10:02 Top 5 games with aspirational occupations 32:00 Honorable Mentions Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Dean 5. Lords of Waterdeep (11:45) 4. Formaggio/Viticulture (15:03) 3. Obsession (18:05) 2. Escape: Curse of the Temple/Arnak (22:46) 1. Dinosaur Island (26:38) Deron 5. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (12:53) 4. The Taverns of Tiefenthal (16:38) 3. Disney Animated (19:48) 2. Funfair (24:41) 1. Mystery of the Abbey (29:05) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 262, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Ichor & Orloj), and they both share their favorite games ranked outside the BGG top 1000. 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 03:06 Ichor 07:48 Orloj* 20:39 Top 5 games outside the BGG top 1000 30:15 Honorable Mentions Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Dean 5. Rook (3,125) (26:22) 4. Keyper (1,743) (28:14) 3. Riverboat (1,179) (30:56) 2. Brew Crafters (1,183) (34:02) 1. Minigolf Designer (3,601) (38:39) Deron 5. Tournament at Avalon (2,351) (24:58) 4. Septima (1,188) (27:14) 3. Vagrantsong (1,353) (28:48) 2. The Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game (1,154) (32:37) 1. Mistborn: The Deckbuilding game (1,058) (35:49) *Review Copy Provided Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 261, Dean talks about a recent play (Tag Team), and Dean and Deron both share what games they like to play when their brains are fried. 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 www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9 . Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00 Intro 03:44 Tag Team 11:11 Top 5 games to play when your brain is fried 37:30 Honorable Mentions Spoilers Below . . . . . . . Dean 5. 7 Wonders Architects (14:56) 4. Splendor (18:19) 3. Dorfromantik (23:32) 2. Crokinole (26:50) 1. River Valley Glassworks (29:52) Deron 5. Wits & Wagers (16:37) 4. After the Virus (20:48) 3. King of Tokyo (25:25) 2. Love Letter (28:17) 1.Gentle Rain (32:20) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 260, Dean talks about a recent play (Ecos: First Continent), and Dean and Deron both share what future Zombicide games they would like to see. 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 05:50 Ecos: First Continent 12:15 Top 5 Wishlist Games for Zombicide Check out Zombicide: Dead Men Tales on Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/asmodee/dead-men-tales?ref=homepage-featured-all_4 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 259, Dean shares part two of his time 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 02:04 Board Game Geek Award Nominations 04:14 TN Game Days Part 2 04:44 Fall of the Mountain King 09:35 The Old King's Crown 15:06 Lost Cities 19:00 Let's Go! To Japan 24:08 The Oracle of Delphi 28:29 Games of the Con Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 257, Deron talks about a recent play of Iliad, and Dean shares part one of his time 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 07:39 Iliad 12:16 TN Game Days 13:35 Speakeasy 21:14 Obsession 24:11 Moon Colony Bloodbath 31:22 Looot 32:59 Rascally Rabbits Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 257, Dean and Deron talk their favorite auction/bidding 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 07:53 Top 5 Auction/Bidding Games 38:28 Honorable Mentions ***Spoilers Below*** . . . . . . . . . Dean's Top 5 5. QE (09:17) 4. Biblios (17:04) 3. For Sale (23:28) 2. Ra (28:09) 1. Modern Art (33:20) Deron's Top 5 5. Money (12:31) 4. Nightmare Productions (20:39) 3. High Society (26:16) 2. Ra (28:09) 1. Modern Art (33:20) Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 256, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth) and talk about recent 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 03:50 The Traitors (reality TV show) 10:08 TCG Card Shop Simulator 14:33 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 255, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Last Will & Scythe) and look at 5 games that would never leave their collections. 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 03:59 Last Will 09:19 Scythe 14:44 5 Games Never Leaving Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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!