Cape Meeple Talk

By Cape Meeple Talk

In this (roughly) monthly podcast we discuss board gaming from the unique perspective of the (al)most Southern tip of Africa. Besides interesting news and what we've been playing, each episode feature... more

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Cape Meeple Talk episodes:

May 30, 2016 13: Dice on Fleek
In this episode we very quickly discuss the two major board gaming events of the past month and then launch into an almost 2 hour discussion about what we've been playing since the last episode.
What you playing / News
International TableTop Day 30 April
FanCon Comic Con 7 - 8 May
Zach:
Catan Traveller
Roll for the Galaxy Ambition
Onitama
Ghost Stories
Harbour
Artifacts Inc
Incan Gold
Quadropolis
Terra Mystica
Hitman GO
Gareth:
Quarto/Quoridor
Onitama
Le Havre
Shadowrun: Crossfire
Robinson Crusoe: Adventure on the Cursed Island
Epic
Dungeon Petz
HSN3
Topic:
nope
Cape Meeple Talk:
Podcast http://capemeepletalk.podomatic.com
Older episodes http://bit.ly/1Dll2gJ
@CapeMeeple on Twitter
[email protected]
Zach:
@Zach_Attakk on Twitter
Fanaticus Website: fanaticus.co.za
Gareth:
@omgItsGareth on Twitter
frenzykitty on YouTube
Etienne:
Music by Sam Jensen:
Sam Jensen on Facebook
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2h 8min
March 30, 2016 12: Convention Season
In this episode we discuss the upcoming 2016 convention season in South Africa.
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1h 42min
February 10, 2016 11: Excited for 2016 with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the things we’re looking forward to in 2016.
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1h 47min
December 18, 2015 10: Top 5 Games with Etienne Le Roux and Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss our top 5 games at the moment, in no particular order with no particular criteria. We're joined by Etienne from Skycastle Games and Toys, one of the South African distributors, who outside of work is also very active in the community.
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1h 46min
November 17, 2015 9: Why should you support your FLGS with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the pro’s and cons of visiting or buying from your friendly local game store.
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4min
October 12, 2015 8: Pimp my Boardgame with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the things we do to make our games higher quality, more personal or easier to play.
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1h 49min
September 07, 2015 7: Gateway Games with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the games we play when introducing our non-gamer friends to board games, and why we like using these particular games to do it.
What you playing / News
More animé themed boardgames!
http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/jasco-games-to-make-games-based-on-cowboy-bebop-and-dragonball-z/
Tabletopia PC board gaming system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P6VKoek5PU
Zach:
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game
Senji
Blood Rage
Citadels
Francis Drake
Star Wars Imperial Assault
One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak
Last Night on Earth
Card Hunter (http://game.cardhunter.com)
Gareth:
Glass Road
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Elder Sign Solo
Warhammer Diskwars
Topic
Gateway games. What games do you use to get your friends into games?
The classics: Catan, Carcassonne
The new wave: Ticket to Ride, Small World, Takenoko,
The thematic coop(to eliminate fear): Mansions of Madness, Dead of Winter, Pandemic(s), Forbidden(s)
Gateway “Hooks” - Theme v.s. Mechanics
Cape Meeple Talk:
Podcast http://capemeepletalk.podomatic.com
Older episodes http://bit.ly/1Dll2gJ
@CapeMeeple on Twitter
[email protected]
Zach:
@Zach_Attakk on Twitter
Fanaticus Website: fanaticus.co.za
Gareth:
@omgItsGareth on Twitter
frenzykitty on YouTube
Music by Sam Jensen:
Sam Jensen on Facebook
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1h 51min
July 27, 2015 6: Board Game Design in South Africa with Rob van Zyl, Rob Acton and Gareth H. Graham
In this episode we discuss the difficulties around board game design, especially in the South African economy.
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1h 31min
June 22, 2015 5: Solo Board Games with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode, Zach and Gareth discuss solo board games.Why play solo board games when you have friends? What do you play? Multiplayer games in digital form?
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1h 51min
May 17, 2015 4: Digital Board Gaming with Gareth H. Graham
In this episode, Zach and Gareth discuss whether digital board games are the next big thing, or a temporary substitute until there’s time for the real game. What you playing / News International TableTop Day Follow-up (65 attendees, 12 tables, 2 tournament tables, 14 hours playing) Shut Up and Sit Down review of Cards Against Humanity No thank you Evil Zach: Tales of Arabian Nights Fiasco (Back to the Old House, Sean Buckley) Runebound 2nd Edition Sevens (card game) Gareth: Tragedy Looper Dead of Winter (Victory) Caverna Busy painting miniatures - Deadzone Topic Digital board gaming. Is it a substitute for the real thing? Is it a practical thing? Maybe for a developer a more affordable way to prototype? Tabletop Simulator - great for prototyping Examples: Days of Wonder (Memoire ‘44, Small World, Ticket to Ride) Mayfair Games (Carcassonne, Catan) Cards Against Originality (Humanity) Star Realms, Hearthstone Gareth: Elder Sign Omens, Hey That’s My Fish Signoff Cape Meeple Talk: Podcast http://capemeepletalk.podomatic.com Older episodes http://bit.ly/1Dll2gJ @CapeMeeple on Twitter [email protected] Zach: @Zach_Attakk on Twitter Fanaticus Website: fanaticus.co.za Gareth: @omgItsGareth on Twitter frenzykitty on YouTube Music by Sam Jensen: Sam Jensen on Facebook
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1h 31min

FAQs about Cape Meeple Talk:

How many episodes does Cape Meeple Talk have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.