Into The Meepleverse

Into The Meepleverse

By Billy Chandler & Maggie ShanahanHobbies
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Into The Meepleverse episodes

  • Episode 23: Football+Beard=Playoffs
    In this episode Billy and Maggie meld minds discussing the game of psychic connection, Medium (4:39). They then proceed to have a lengthy conversation on A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (11:08). This is followed by a much lighter game(s) Time's Up!/Monikers (32:14) and the game discussions end with the lovely little flip and fill, Cartographers (41:51).
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 22: Between Two Ferns with Mad King Ludwig
    This episode starts with a discussion on a children’s game with a dark storyline, Vampires of the Night (2:27). The duo then discuss light party game One Key (9:10) and another polyomino Uwe, Spring Meadow (20:13). Maggie discusses finally playing Paladins of the West Kingdom (30:59) and Billy revisits an old favourite Castles of Mad King Ludwig (47:27).
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 21: Sand Worms Bring Out Friendship
    In this episode the duo kick it off with a light strategy game Victorian Masterminds (6:39), then a quick discussion on an easy social deduction game The Chameleon (13:06). Moving to the more heavy side they talk about Dune (19:42) which is based on a franchise they know nothing about. And finish it off with some lovely dry euros Castles of Burgundy 20th Anniversary Edition (27:46) and Clans of Caledonia (40:24).
    57 min
  • Episode 20: Original vs Derivative
    This episode starts light with new party game Wavelength (3:29) and dexterity game Drop It (12:01) ft. Batik (12:16). Then they move into some medium titles Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle - Defence Against the Dark Arts (16:30) and Mystery House (30:37). They wrap things up with a heavier economic game with a great theme Prêt-à-Porter (38:29).
    0 min
  • Episode 19: Eggs in a Bottle
    Billy reflects on some of the new games he played in 2020, while Maggie muses on some of her old favourites. Discussion jumps from the earthly national parks in Parks (4:01) to space with Alien Frontiers (10:40). Sticking with the space theme, they move to discuss the co-operative trick taking game [wait, what?] called The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine (16:26) and then lessen the scope with Concordia (23:32) and Coldwater Crown (39:34). Old and new gems abound in this episode.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Season 2!
    This year Billy and Maggie switch up the format of the podcast a little bit. In this episode the duo discuss games Billy played while at PAX Unplugged as well as some roll and writes they recently played together.
    55 min
  • Episode 17: Holidays With the Meepleverse
    Today they discuss what they wish their 10x10s were, great games to play with family over the holidays, and some of their gaming highlights from 2019. Also featured is a BG Stats challenge issue to anyone brave enough to tackle it.
    27 min
  • Episode 15: Cooperative Games
    Billy and Maggie work together to tackle to concept of cooperative games. From the classic Pandemic to the number one title on BGG, and lots of in between. Stick around until the end to hear Maggie gush over another podcast she has been loving!
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 14: Renegade Games!
    Billy and Maggie discuss games published by Renegade this week! Billy takes the lead talking about his love affair some of his favourite Renegade games, some titles discussed in the past are revisited as well.
    1 hr

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Billy and Maggie are two board game enthusiasts. Into the Meepleverse is a space for them to discuss this wonderful hobby with you. Listen if you’re looking to get into the hobby, hear about some cool…