The Meeple Podcast
A podcast for Board Game beginners. New to the Board Game hobby and not sure where to start? Join Bill and Hollis on their boardgame journey from newbie to "Gamer"!
Episodes
19 episodes
Things For Sale, But They're in Rings (For Sale & Things in Rings)
Check out two party games, one a classic and one brand new! Bill and Hollis discuss For Sale and Things in Rings.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:59
Time to Get Your Stock Market Mojo Going! (Mojo & Vegetable Stock)
Just in from Gen Con 2024! Bill and Hollis talk about two new card games: The stock market game, Vegetable Stock by Arcane Wonders, and the card-shedding game, Mojo by 25th Century Games. Find out what they think about these t...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:58
We've Got 20 Questions for the Green Werewolves (Werewords and Green Team Wins)
This week, Bill and Hollis look at Werewords and Green team Wins, two party games that are best at high player counts. Planning a big get together? These two games might be a perfect way to pass the time!
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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23:46
A Parade of Sea Salt & ...Paper? (Parade and Sea Salt & Paper)
This week, Bill and Hollis take a look at two small card games that scale well and are easy to teach. Hear our thoughts on Sea Salt & Paper and Parade. Check out our reviews and decide for yourself if one or both of these are a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:39
A Century of Spicy Canvas (Century: Spice Road & Canvas)
Two very different games with very similar mechanisms. Which one is right for you? Maybe both? Bill and Hollis take a look at Canvas and Century: Spice Road.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:37
Beware of Giant Combustible Kittens in Tokyo (Exploding Kittens & King of Tokyo)
In this episode, Bill and Hollis talk about randomness in board games. What is it? How much is too much? They also review two games that handle randomness in very different ways in Exploding Kittens and King of Tokyo.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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22:43
Party Game Madness! (Wavelength & Dixit)
Delve into some party games with Bill and Hollis as they talk about recent plays of Wavelength and the classic Dixit.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:36
A Love Letter to Mantis Shrimp! (Mantis & Love Letter)
Bill and Hollis talk about Mantis by the makers of Exploding Kittens as well as the very popular Love Letter family of microgames.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:20
Don't Forget to Press Your...Hat? (Incan Gold and That's Not a Hat)
In this episode, Bill and Hollis talk about the memory/bluffing/party card game, That's Not a Hat and they press their luck with the classic, Incan Gold!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:11
We're sorry Phil! Digging Through the Cabinets. (Archaeology and The Whatnot Cabinet)
Bill and Hollis discuss what didn't quite work for them in Phil Walker-Harding's Archaeology: the New Expedition and what really shined in The Whatnot Cabinet by Eduardo Baraf. Touching story alert!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:45
Dice Dice Everywhere! (Spots & Mountain Goats)
Bill and Hollis talk Dice games! Spots, the adorable dice game about matching dice pips with dalmatian cards is up first. Then, they dive into Mountain Goats, a colorful game about climbing mountains using dice combinations. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:14
Cards, Cards Everywhere! (Don't LLAMA, Five Crowns, and Red 7)
This episode is all about card games! From the simple to the "brain-burning", we've got recommendations for all levels.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:39
Portuguese Tile-Laying With a Side of Veggies Please! (Azul and Point Salad)
Bill and Hollis take a look at Azul, the Portuguese tile-laying game that is still a favorite amongst newbies and hobbyists alike since it's release in 2017. They also talk about Point Salad (and it's more complex sequel, Point City).&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:46
Wandering Bear Parks and Analysis Paralysis (Wandering Towers, Barenpark)
Bill and Hollis talk about recent plays of Wandering Towers and Barenpark, two very different but engaging gateway games. Join us for polyominos, analysis paralysis, wizard meeples, and bears!
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:28
Drafting Day! Pick the Best and Pass the Rest. (Sushi Go, Kingdomino, and Draftosaurus)
Bill and Hollis discuss "drafting" as a mechanism and break down some recent plays of Sushi Go, Kingdomino, and Draftosaurus.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:11
A Trio of Tacos, Cats, Goats, Cheese, Pizzas, and Clovers!
In this episode, Bill and Hollis dive into recent plays of Trio (by Happy Camper Games), Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza (designed by Dave Campbell), and So Clover! (by Repos Games).
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:37
Finally! Some Boardgames (Ticket to Ride, 7 Wonders Architects, and more)
Bill and Hollis get into some recent plays of Ticket to Ride and 7 Wonders Architects and more!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:27