The Broken Meeple

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 53 - Outstaying Your Welcome

Oh god is it hot here in the UK. But soldier on, do a podcast!

After some news and updates, I talk about my first experiences with Long Shot: The Dice Game. Then I have a lot of news of upcoming games that have caught my interest including one of the most unique card drafting systems I've ever heard of. Finally I take a question from my Patreons who asked me what makes a game "take too long"?

00:00 - Introduction and Updates

13:30 - Long Shot: The Dice Game (What I Played)

22:42 - News

37:57 - Outstaying Your Welcome

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 52 - Can Bad Rulebooks Kill A Game?

OK, I'm going to do this episode with noisy neighbours and a splitting headache :P But I think it went well!

First I report on how the summer is affecting the channel and how publishers are disconnecting from me for the honest review format. I therefore make a plea to any fans to contribute to the Patreon even for just $1 a month because that's what keeps the channel going.

A few new games have been announced and whether it's a odd re-do, a god awful cover, or the prospect of saving a 2 player game from dusting off on my shelf, they need to be talked about!

I then take a game I never did a review on from my shelf and talk about it - this week it's the classic Diamonds from Stronghold Games.

Then for a quick discussion topic - can rulebooks ever put you off a game from the get-go? Even if you like the other parts of the game, will a bad or fiddly or complex rulebook put you off your enjoyment?

00:00 - Introduction, Unfollows Affecting Me, Patreon Plea

16:00 - News

24:49 - Off The Shelf Review - DIAMONDS

34:09 - Can Bad Rulebooks Kill A Game?

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 51 - What Do I Want In An Expansion?

What a long couple of weeks. No UK Expo for me, but the family wedding I was at went perfectly! But the channel has declining views lately, possibily from the result of blacklisting and everyone being focused on Kickstarter content lately and it's concerning.

But on to the good stuff. I talk about my first impressions of a little hidden gem called Songbirds that completely surprised me in how scary it was for its charming look. Then to review a game on my shelf that I never did a video for, I'll finally do a quick review of Hall of the Mountain King. And then finally to discuss, I talk about the factors I look out for when I hear a game is getting an expansion - what do I want to do

00:00 - Introduction, The Wedding and Declining Channel Views

15:50 - Support Small Creators - NINJA GEEK GAMES

17:30 - What I've Played - SONGBIRDS

24:00 - Off The Shelf Review - HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING

35:05 - What Do I Look For In An Expansion?

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 50 - 3rd Time Lucky?

As well as updating you on the latest channel and gaming release news, I give a little look at the Spiel Des Jahres nominations (including those I've never heard of) and also I give a detailed account of my experiences with Garphill Games and my playthrough of Wayfarers of the South Tigris that I shared with Sarah Shah yesterday!

00:00 - Introduction and Channel News

09:36 - What I've Played (Garphill Games & Wayfarers)

33:05 - News

40:47 - Spiel Des Jahres Award Nominations

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 49 - Can Kickstarter Actually Die?

Oh my word this is a long one! Thoughts on the show as well as a new idea for "live" reviews. A ton of new games I've acquired, my thoughts on Dead Reckoning plus a mini rant on a dumb social media respond I received, UK Games Expo Awards and a brief KS discussion topic! This episode has it all! And I hope you enjoy!

00:00 - Introduction and Live Reviews

10:17 - What I've Acquired - A Lot Of Games

37:28 - What I've Played - Dead Reckoning (+ mini rant)

52:45 - News inc UK Games Expo Awards Shortlist

01:06:57 - Can Kickstarter Die Or Can It Change?

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 46 - In Sickness & In Gaming

Now that I'm recovered from Covid, it's time to get back into gear! While we're on the subject of sickness, let's talk about what factors make you sick of a game over time as suggested by my loyal Patreons. And as I've been playing a bunch of games lately, I'm going to talk about them all! Raiders of Scythia, Paleo and Nidavellir finally leave the shelf of shame!

00:00 - Introduction, Covid and Am I Being Blacklisted For Being Honest?

11:25 - Raiders of Scythia

20:31 - Nidavellir

31:34 - Paleo

41:40 - What Factors Make You Grow Sick Of A Game?

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 48 - Remember, It's Only A Game

The most exhausting episode I've ever done. The highs are all good solid highs but there are a couple of controversial topics that need to be discussed and opinions given and well...............it took a lot of breath from my lungs!

I give a quick talk about Baycon, and talk about a cute little fishy game I played call Aqua Garden. I then perform two full reviews. One of Cryptid: Urban Legends from Osprey Games and another for Fort, which begins the new segment where I talk in detail about a game on my shelf that I never did a review for.

But then we have to talk about some controversial news, including conquistadors and shipping calamities. Remember everyone...........respect all opinions........it's only a game.

00:00 - Introduction and Baycon

06:33 - What I've Played (Aqua Garden)

12:50 - Review (Cryptid: Urban Legends)

21:45 - Review (Fort + Expansion)

39:35 - News (Viticulture World)

57:35 - News (Marvel Zombicide)

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 47 - Dice Tower 2021 Nominations

Oh my word, this is a bumper episode! Tonnes of content! After I go over my general wellbeing, there are two games I've played to talk about, Pax Renaissance and Imperial Steam - one I like, one I despise, try to guess which!

Then I got a ton of news, yes, everything has been happening in the last couple of weeks and I'm going to rant and rave about it all, because not all the news makes sense. . . . .

Then I'm going to go through the Dice Tower Award nominations - except I haven't seen these yet. So this is my first glance at them, all for you on this show - enjoy my reactions!

00:00 - Introduction, Baycon and getting "Back in the Game!

11:45 - What I've Played (Pax Rennaissance)

18:41 - What I've Played (Imperial Steam)

30:43 - News

47:35 - Dice Tower Award Nominations

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 45 - I Want To Play......Honest!

A shorter episode as I've just returned from a stag weekend! Some news of upcoming games, a general update including why I'm kind of done doing KS videos and finally a short discussion of some games that I do want to legitimately play but haven't got round to yet and why!

00:00 - Introduction, General Wellbeing & Why I'm Done Doing KS Videos

14:55 - News

26:04 - Games I Want To Play But Haven't Yet

The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 44 - How Many Players?

I've jammed a ton in this episode! Plenty of new things in my life, a new sponsor for the channel, a played game, a piece of news, a new segment on my musings for potential Kickstarter projects I'm interested in and a discussion topic as well on player counts! Wow I hope you have a long commute journey ahead!

00:00 - Introduction, General Wellbeing & Upcoming Content

13:13 - New Sponsor Details (Kienda)

23:10 - What I Played (Empyreal)

31:45 - News (Co-Op Carcassonne)

33:30 - Kickstarter Musings

50:06 - What Is The Best Player Count?