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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just a quick shout-out to @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social for their “Beat the Experts” tournament. I (Chris) snuck in as a participant and had a great time! #boardgames #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

We’re celebrating our 100th episode with some board game wishes, then we pit Luthier against Lacrimosa in our Battle of the Funnest! Two great games that are both music to our ears. 🎻🎶🎵 #games #boardgames #tabletop #mozart

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In Episode 98, we square off two games that are dripping in theme. Obsession takes you to Victorian England, entertaining plenty of gentry as you expand your estate. Meanwhile, in Rock Hard 1977, its romance, candy and Rock N Roll as you struggle to make it big. #games #boardgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

One Card Wonders has launched on Kickstarter—18 different games, each constrained to a single card! Chris from the pod is one of the designers (Blown Away). www.kickstarter.com/projects/jro... #games #cardgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We’re moon walking and sweet talking as we discuss our thoughts on Galactic Cruise and Sweet Lands, then pit them against each other in our Battle of the Funnest Showdown! #games #boardgames #galacticcruise #podcast

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The brackets are out! No, not those brackets. We’re pitting all of our Battle of the Funnest winners from the last 12 months against each other, tournament style. It’s Meeple Madness, starting this Thursday. Fill out your bracket and follow along! #games #boardgames #tabletopgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We are honored to have Tim from @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social on our podcast this week as we discuss One and Done Games—games we’re glad we played once but never want to play again. #boardgames #games #tabletopgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

We’re focusing on a pair of historic giants! Carnegie vs Darwin’s Journey in our ultimate showdown: the Battle of the Funnest. #games #boardgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

In Episode 68, we’re exhibiting questionable behavior again, answering trivia questions sent in by listener @sethagonzalez.bsky.social Expansion content! If you’re old enough, there’s a drinking game accidentally included—take a drink every time we mispronounce a word! #boardgames #games #trivia

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

It’s a vermling infestation in the Misty Sea! Note: No vermlings were harmed in the making of this photograph…but they were destroyed afterward. #gloomhaven #boardgames #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Played Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig tonight with my daughter. She clobbered me, but that’s OK since she’s an actual architect. Thanks @beziergames.bsky.social for this gem. #game #games #boardgames #architecture

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Went old school with Trivial Pursuit tonight. I know this game won’t get much love, but my daughter asked for it and I got an hour of dad-daughter time, so that’s an automatic win! #boardgames #trivia #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Got in two games of Shadows over Camelot tonight! So much suspicion packed into a couple of hours! Hopefully my friends still want to play with me after I pretty much scrutinized them non-stop. 🤷‍♂️ What hidden traitor games should we try next? #games #boardgames #gamenight #KingArthur

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The Tesseract has arrived! I saved the planet this time, but I’ll be jacking up the difficulty factor next time so prepare for the end of the world as we know it…. (But blame @smirkanddagger.bsky.social if it happens.) #boardgames #games #tabletop

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

We played some Magical Athlete by @cmyk.games this weekend! This is a fun racing experience for a roll and move game. If you like Camel Up, Hot Streak, or Ready Set Bet, you should give this one a close look! This will be in a future battle episode for sure! #games #boardgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Cascadia by @flatoutgames.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social solo scenario 19. I satisfied the elk and hawk requirements but scored 99 vs the required 100! Such a great game and I absolutely love the solo scenarios. #boardgames #games #tabletopgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Hey, Everyone! I had to put my shelf together before taking my shelfie, so I decided to have a little fun with it. I present to you: The Making of a Shelfie! #games #boardgames #shelfie #tabletopgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

I just tried Xenon Profiteer by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social and it’s checking all my engineering nerd boxes—plus it’s a really good game! Looking forward to sharing this with my podmates soon. Thanks to @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention! #games #boardgames #nerd #Xe

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Played Shackleton Base by Sorry We Are French yesterday. I came in worrying I wouldn’t like it but left looking forward to my next visit to the crater. #boardgames #tabletopgames #games #moon

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

This is my pre-shelfie! I have a few questions for those that use Kallax shelves for their games. 1) Have you left out one or more vertical slats to allow for storing larger games? Any issues? 2) Did you anchor to the wall? #boardgames #games #tabletopgames #tabletop #podcast

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Played Luthier by Paverson Games the other night. Really enjoyed the theme & the multi-step puzzle. But, it took 3 hours and I experienced a ton of downtime. For those with multiple games under their belt, what has the average playtime been? #boardgames #games #tabletopgames #music #orchestra

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Recently received Baseball Highlights 2045 by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social as a gift—been on my wish list for quite some time. Really enjoyed the first series & likely will buy the Bases Loaded edition. ⚾️ Family Bonus—my wife offered to play this one. She’s on deck! #games #boardgames #baseball

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Hot Streak by CMYK is an absolute riot, having us yelling at the cards and laughing the whole game through. Daniella appears to have the biggest problem as she won both games—plus a lifetime supply of cheese biscuits. 😅 #games #boardgames #tabletopgames #baseball #podcast

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Got in our first game of Spectacular by Chilifox Games. I did not do well LOL! There’s a lot packed into what at first appears to be an innocent little game! I’m very much looking forward to several more plays before we cover this on the podcast. #boardgames #games #dice #dicegames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

In our mini Episode 60, we give our thoughts on Reiner Knizia’s Rebirth by @mightyboards.bsky.social . “No one provokes me with impunity!” #boardgames #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Railroad Ink Challenge (Shining Yellow Edition) by Horrible Guild is definitely more thinky than the Deep Blue Edition I’m more familiar with, even without the expansion dice. Which edition I should try next? P.S. Thought we had a tie here until I realized the right map has a scoring error. #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I’ve been lied to! One of my favorite polkas taught me that In Heaven, There Is No Beer. Then, Pete pulls this baby out! Heaven & Ale by Eggertspiele. Who’s drinkin’ what I’m pourin’? #boardgames #tabletopgames #games #beer #polka

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Episode 59 is out there giving you “Summon to Believe in”! It’s Res Arcana vs The Vale of Eternity in our Battle of the Funnest Showdown. #boardgames #games #tabletopgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Went diving with the group last night, exploring the unknown in Endeavor: Deep Sea by @burntislandgames.bsky.social . Love the modular board, different scenarios, specialists … that give such variation from game to game. Haven’t tried it co-op yet but I hear it’s tough! #boardgames #games #ocean

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The truth is out there … and we’re looking for it in SETI! I absolutely love this game. Theme, mechanisms, production—it checks all the boxes for me. A Prelude-like expansion that shortens the play time a bit is maybe all I could ask. Well done @czechgames.com ! #boardgames #games #aliens #UFO

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Scored this 23-point salad with my daughter today en route to a 4-star review from the critics. Risks pay off—only sometimes—in the Salad Shop.

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Straw is a relatively simple push your luck card game that I have a lot of fun with. Originally published by @alderaceg.bsky.social but out of print now, you need to balance how much weight you keep in your hand vs what you put on the camel. But don’t break his back! #games #cardgames #boardgames

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Surrounded by undead, the Cragheart he hurls his last projectile at Jekserah, striking her down where she stands. Now, all that remains is to take the beating that awaits him before tasting the sweet rewards of victory. #Gloomhaven #boardgames #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

“Invention Island” was the first design I took to completion several years ago. Never published, and it’s honestly not great by today’s standards, but my daughter and I still play the prototype every once in a while, and we have fun doing it. 🙂 #boardgames #gamedesign

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

In our latest mini-meeple episode, it’s like a 3-ring circus as we discuss the small box card game Scout by @oinkgames.bsky.social #boardgames #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

We’re getting salty in our latest episode as we pepper you with our opinions on Sea Salt & Paper! #boardgames #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Played old school Risk by @hasbrogames.bsky.social using new school dice so everyone has their own set. It shows its age but was still fun to get back to the table. In the end, GREEN dominates the globe! #boardgames #games #risk

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Playing Parks & Potions by @moonsagaws.bsky.social . Puzzling through the color mixing is fun without being too brain burny, plus I know I’m playing a game put out by some great people. #games #boardgames #tabletop #animals

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In our latest episode, we navigate the villages of the Black Forest, then try to survive and thrive in Revive. Give us a listen to find out who comes out on top when we pit them against each other in our Battle of the Funnest showdown! #boardgames #games #tabletop

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Got to demo The Game Makers by @beziergames.bsky.social at #Origins and IT WAS EXCELLENT! It’s a must-back Kickstarter. #boardgames #games #tabletop

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Joan of Arc (Orleans Draw and Write) kicking my tail again! A nice, quick solo experience once you grok the rules. #boardgames #boardgamimg #sologames #Orleans

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Relax, everyone! The village is safe again. (The original Horrified by @ravensburgertcg.bsky.social .) The Invisible Man is always such a jerk, but I got him this time, albeit it with just one other monster. #games #boardgames #Horrified

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Tried one of my own designs this weekend. It was a rough first game, but I protected the skies pretty well after that. ✈️ #boardgames #games #boardgaming

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

You can run, but you can’t hide! These games just keep coming at you with disaster after disaster. Which one survives when we pit them against each other? #boardgames #games #tabletop @brotherwisegames.bsky.social

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Spent some time at Camp Happy Trails in Final Girl by @vanrydergames.bsky.social . Unfortunately, Sheila didn’t make it. In the sequel, however, Nancy took down Hans! #boardgames #games #tabletop #horror

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

In Episode 48, we’re doing some very questionable activities! Trivia questions, that is! Can you score better than my podmates? (Spoiler—You probably can! 😂) #boardgames #games #trivia #tabletop

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

In Episode 47, it’s a Battle of the Funnest between two small but mighty games! #boardgames #games

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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast @fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

In today’s Mini Meeple episode, we’re going fishing! But instead of putting on waders and freezing our bits, we’re chucking dice and collecting chits with Lure from @allplay.bsky.social #boardgames #dicegames #tabletop #fishing

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