MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast

MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast episodes:

• 05.29.2024

  Episode 174 - Wyrmspan

  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...

  
• 05.22.2024

  Episode 173 - 2023 Golden Geek Awards

  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...

  
• 05.08.2024

  Episode 172 - Board Game News May 2024

  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...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Episode 171 - Top 5 Nature Board Games

  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...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Episode 170 - Salton Sea, Mage Knight, Ashes Reborn, and More

  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...

  
• 04.10.2024

  Episode 169 - Scarface 1920 v. The Godfather: Corleone's Empire

  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...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Episode 168 - Andrew Bosley & AI Art

  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,...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Episode 167 - Chris Leder, Flash Point: Legacy of Flame

  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,...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Episode 166 - Board Game News

  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...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Episode 165 - MeepleTown Mailbag

  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...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Episode 164 - MeepleTown 2023 Game of the Year & 2023 Lookback

  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...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Episode 163 - Top 10 Board Games of 2023

  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...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Episode 162 - World Wonders

  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...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Episode 161 - Top 5 Valentine's Day Games

  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...

  
• 01.31.2024

  Episode 160 - Bohnanza & Sheriff of Nottingham

  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...

  
• 01.24.2024

  Episode 159 - New Year's Resolutions?

  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...

  
• 01.17.2024

  Episode 158 - Top 5 Unplayed Games Getting Played in 2024

  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...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Episode 157 - Septima

  In episode 157, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Corinth, Ghosts of Christmas, Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed, Final Girl: North Pole Nightmare, Skippity, Expeditions, Skyjo, & The Fox Experiment). They wrap up the episode with a review of Septima. If...

  
• 01.03.2024

  Episode 156 - Top 10 Anticipated Board Games of 2024

  In episode 156, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing (Explorers, Super Mega Lucky Box, Silver & Gold, Drawn to Adventure, & Nemesis: Lockdown) and then dig in to their most anticipated board games in 2024. Happy New...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Episode 155 - Gaming Tastes: Past, Present, & Future

  In episode 155, Dean and Deron talk about games they've played lately (Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Snowstorm Scramble Game, Jingle All the Way: It’s Turbo Time!, and Jekyll vs Hyde). They visit the Jazz Club to talk about games they...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Episode 154 - Nova Roma

  In episode 154, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Rivals for Catan and Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard). Then they share news items of interest before wrapping up the episode with a review of Nova Roma. If you enjoy...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Episode 153 - 12 Games of Christmas

  In episode 153, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman & Disney The Muppet Christmas Carol: Spirit of Giving Game). Deron reads the results of the poll regarding the favorite Christmas games from the...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Episode 152 - Christmas Buyer’s Guide

  In episode 152, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Riverside & World Wonders). They look at some hot news items and wrap the episode up with a buying guide for this holiday season. If you enjoy our podcast, please...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Episode 151 - Disney Lorcana

  In episode 151, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Amsterdam, New York City, In Vino Morte, & Fliptown). Deron stumps Dean on Disney (Mickey) trivia, and they wrap up the episode with a review of Disney Lorcana. If you...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Episode 150 - Celebrating 5 Years & 150 Episodes!!!

  In episode 150, Dean and Deron share their thoughts on 5 years of MeepleTown. They also talk about games they've been playing lately (Return to Dark Tower & The Fuzzies). They talk about some big news items (The Dead Keep,...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Episode 149 - Top 5 Favorite Board Game Designers

  In episode 149, Dean and Deron share a few games they've been playing (BOOoop., The Castles of Tuscany, & Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze). They also share their top 5 favorite board game designers. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider...

  
• 10.25.2023

  Episode 148 - Top 5 Fall Board Games

  In episode 148, Dean and Deron share a lot of games they've been playing (Welcome To…Halloween Thematic Neighborhood & Zombie Dice Horde Ed.). They also share their top 5 board games they enjoy playing in the Fall. If you enjoy our...

  
• 10.18.2023

  Episode 147 - Final Girl

  In episode 147, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Mish Match & Vegetable Stock). Next, they share some news (Undaunted 2200: Callisto, Cascadero & Cascadito, Through the Desert, Gamefold Tables, Marvel Dice Throne: X-Men, and Ezra...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Episode 146 - Top 13 Halloween Board Games

  In episode 146, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Tricks-and-Treats & Ghosts Love Candy Too). Next, they talk about some of the MeepleTown residents favorite Halloween board games. Finally, they share their top 13 Halloween board...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Episode 145 - Camel Up Board & Card Game Showdown

  In episode 145, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (In the Footsteps of Darwin & Junk Drawer). Next, they take a trip to the MeepleTown Jazz Club to talk about games they are jazzed about (Call...

  
• 09.27.2023

  Episode 144 - Top 5 Anticipated Games from Essen Spiel 2023

  In episode 144, Dean and Deron share a lot of games they've been playing (Miller Zoo, Skull King, Skull, Treasure Island, Revive, Come Sail Away, Imperial Miners, Dreamworld: An Unconscious Mind Card Game, The White Castle, Expeditions, & Art Society)....

  
• 09.20.2023

  Episode 143 - Top Board Games - 10-1 (2023)

  In episode 143, Dean and Deron finish up their list of favorite games of all time!!! Let us know what your favorite game is! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like...

  
• 09.14.2023

  Episode 142 - Top Board Games - 20-11 (2023)

  In episode 142, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 20-11. Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Episode 141 - Top Board Games - 30-21 (2023)

  In episode 141, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 30-21. Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Episode 140 - Top Board Games - 40-31 (2023)

  In episode 140, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 40-31. First, they talk about games they've been playing lately (Halloween Party & Risk: Star Wars). Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! If you...

  
• 08.23.2023

  Episode 139 - Top Board Games - 50-41 (2023)

  In episode 139, Dean and Deron start their series of favorite board games with 50-41. First, they talk about games they've been playing lately (Disney Animated & Disney Lorcana). Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! If you enjoy...

  
• 08.16.2023

  Episode 138 - Gen Con & Chuck Con Recap

  In episode 138, Dean shares his experience at a small convention, Chuck Con, while Deron shares his experience with the huge con, Gen Con. They also talk about some announcements from Gen Con as well as a bunch of games...

  
• 08.02.2023

  Episode 137 - Ierusalem: Anno Domini

  In episode 137, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Delicious & Ark Nova). Next, they look at the newest poll question: What games that are for sale or being demoed at GenCon are you most excited...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Episode 136 - Top 5 Most Anticipated Games from Gen Con 2023

  In episode 136, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Oh No, Volcano! and 3 Ring Circus). They also share some board gaming news and wrap up the episode with their top 5 anticipated games from Gen...

  
• 07.19.2023

  Episode 135 - Ra

  In episode 135, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Legacy of Yu and Classic Art). Next, they answer some questions from the MeepleTown Mailbag. Finally, they wrap up the episode with a review of the new...

  
• 07.12.2023

  Episode 134 - What types of games do you like?

  In episode 134, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Cape May & Unmatched). In the news, they discuss Everdell Farshore, Reavers of Midgard: The Card Game, Clans of Midgard, Mordred, and Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs. They...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Episode 133 - Thunder Road: Vendetta

  In episode 133, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Kabuto Sumo and Pirates Cove). They also introduce the MeepleTown Jazz Club where they discuss games they are jazzed about (After the Virus: The Long Cold Expansion...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Episode 132 - The Beginning of an Era

  In episode 132, Deron joins the show as the new cohost. We talk about games we've been playing lately (Worldbreakers: Advent of the Khanate, Frosthaven, Cthulhu: Death May Die, and High Society). Deron wraps the show up by talk about...

  
• 06.14.2023

  Episode 131 - Board Game Design with Evan Halbert

  In episode 131, Evan joins Dean to talk about what goes into designing a board game. From start to finish, Evan discusses the whole process. They finish up the episode with a top 5 list of games that inspire board...

  
• 05.31.2023

  Episode 130 - Top 5 Cooperative Games with Steven

  In episode 130, Dean and Steven give their reactions to the new Ticket to Ride Legacy announcement, talk about a couple of recent plays (Hansa Teutonica & Stranger Things: Upside Down) and share their top 5 cooperative board games. If you...

  
• 05.10.2023

  Episode 129 - Dean Talks Games

  In episode 129, Dean is solo again and talking about a lot of games. He talks about 7 Wonders with the Armada expansion, No Thanks!, Blood Rage, Battlestar Galactica, Foundations of Rome, Dungeon Scrawlers, Super Mega Lucky Box, Delicious. Beyond...

  
• 04.26.2023

  Episode 128 - Their Friend Jonathan & Short Big Games

  In episode 128, Dean is joined by their friend Jonathan. They discuss their plays of Boomerang USA and Glory to Rome and share their top short games that feel big.  If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving...

  
• 04.19.2023

  Episode 127 - BJ Rozas & Disney Board Games

  In episode 127, Dean and BJ talk about Blazon, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and discuss their top 5 Disney board games. They also talk about Disney games coming out in the future and give ideas for games they would...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Episode 126 - Keith Law & Roll/Flip and Write Games

  In episode 126, Dean and Keith Law talk about recent plays of Gartenbau, Ready Set Bet, and Luxor. They then talk about their favorite Roll/Flip and Write games.  If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a...

  
• 04.05.2023

  Episode 125 - Jonny Pac & Wolfgang Kramer Games

  In episode 125, Dean and Jonny Pac Cantin talk about a few games (Ultimate Railroads and Savernake Forest) and share their top 5 favorite Wolfgang Kramer games along with Jonny's insight on Kramer's design influence. Jonny also shares some big...