MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast (MeepleTown)

In Episode 55, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Disney: The Haunted Mansion - Call of the Spirits Game, Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes, and Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North). They also present an epic showdown featuring Lorenzo il Magnifico, Coimbra, & Alma Mater. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 20:12      Disney: The Haunted Mansion - Call of the Spirits Game 24:56      Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes 33:17      Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North 35:34      Showdown in MeepleTown

In episode 172, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays of Cascadero, Cascadito, and Fresco. They then talk about board game news.

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Episode 50!!!!! Dean and Jon talk about what they've been playing lately (Nanga Parbat & Biblios: Quill and Parchment). They also finish up their top 50 games by talking about their 10-1. If you have any questions you want answered in future episodes, please send them to meepletownmail@gmail.com. To view more content, including their videos, go to meepletowngames.com.  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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!

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00:00       Intro 03:42       Top 20-11

In Episode 58, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Hocus Pocus & Aftershock).  They also review two Michael Kiesling games released in 2017: Heaven & Ale and Riverboat. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 14:26      Hocus Pocus 18:29      Aftershock: San Francisco & Venice 25:56      Heaven & Ale 40:29      Riverboat

In episode 90, Dean and Jon go Live! on YouTube. They first take a look at games they've been playing lately (Akrotiri, Magnate: The First City, and Voyages). They then do a Pick 6 and finish the show up with a Holiday Gift Guide. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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In episode 109, Dean and Jon start their Top 50 Board Game list off. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 07:48       In the Hall of the Mountain King 17:35       Top Board Games 30-21

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.

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00:00       Intro 06:47       Amsterdam (solo) 09:45       New York City (solo) 15:06       In Vino Morte 18:33       Fliptown 22:20       Disney (Mickey) Trivia 34:34       Disney Lorcana

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In Episode 54, Dean and Jon review Alma Mater and give their top 5 card drafting games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 12:06      Alma Mater 50:20      Top 5 Card Drafting 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.  

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00:00       Intro 04:41       The Quest for El Dorado 12:21       Books of Time 16:36       Express Route 21:20       MeepleTown News 37:33       Top 5 Valentine's Day Games

*Review copies provided by publisher

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In Episode 112, Dean talks about some games he played at Tennessee Game Days Fall 2022 (Cape May, Ecos, Root, Dune: Imperium, Tiletum, & Wonderland's War). Dean and Jon also review Lacrimosa, Beyond the Sun, and Planet Unknown. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 15:35       TN Game Days Fall 32:48       Lacrimosa 59:19       Beyond the Sun 01:14:18    Planet Unknown

In Episode 43, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write App, Viticulture App, Roar & Write, Coimbra, & Cosmic Run: Regeneration). We then give full review of Nevada City. Finally, we wrap the show up with our Top 5 Rio Grande Games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00 Intro 03:09 80s Movie Bracket 10:50 Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write 16:45 Viticulture App 19:52 Roar & Write 24:17 Coimbra 28:49 Cosmic Run: Regeneration 34:39 Nevada City 01:12:47 Top 5 Rio Grande Games

In Episode 74, Dean and Jon open some MeepleTown mail, discuss the BGG Golden Geek Awards, and review Red Rising. We also talk about games we've been playing lately including Broom Service, Monster Expedition, The Whatnot Cabinet, and Streets. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 21:28     MeepleTown Mail 33:39     BGG Golden Geek Awards 01:05:20  Broom Service 01:11:53  Monster Expedition 01:21:08  The Whatnot Cabinet 01:33:13  Streets 01:43:36  Red Rising

*Review copies of Monster Expedition and The Whatnot Cabinet provided by publishers

In Episode 39, Dean and Jon talk about what we have been playing lately (The Great Barrier Reef Card Game & Zoned Out). We also review The Isle of Cats and close the episode out with a list of our Top 5 Tile Placement games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

Dean and Jon continue on with their Top 50 Board Games. This week, it's 40-31. We also talk about the MeepleTown Royal Seal (a super prestigious award given to only the finest board games in all the land). Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 120, Dean and Jon talk about some games they played(Oh My Brain, Gasha, Coffee Roaster, Hadrian's Wall, Silver & Gold, and Sniper Elite: The Board Game), have a showdown between Scythe and Brazil: Imperial, and share their collective top 3 games of 2022. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 23:28       Oh My Brain 31:03       Gasha 35:10       Coffee Roaster 39:38       Hadrian's Wall 48:21       Silver & Gold 53:39       Sniper Elite: The Board Game 01:03:00    Showdown between Brazil: Imperial & Scythe 01:21:02    Collective Top 3 Board Games of 2022

In episode 116, Dean and Jon talk about lots of Christmas board games. They first talk about some they have been playing lately (Christmas Lights: A Card Game, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader). They then give their top 5 Christmas board games lists. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 16:20       Christmas Lights: A Card Game 21:01       National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game 31:27       National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 38:56       Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader 43:16       Top 5 Christmas Board 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. 

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00:00       Intro 08:53       Gartenbau 15:45       Ready Set Bet 18:40       Luxor 30:58       Top 5 Roll/Flip & Write Games

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In episode 85, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Under Falling Skies, Sheriff of Nottingham, & Solar Sphere). They also review Tutankhamun and Luna Capital. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00     Intro 21:27     Under Falling Skies 26:15     Sheriff of Nottingham 31:32     Solar Sphere 40:50     Tutankhamun 01:01:45  Luna Capital

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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 Con 2023.

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00:00       Intro 07:57       Oh No, Volcano! 13:15       3 Ring Circus 25:00       News 46:22       Top 5 Anticipated Gen Con 2023

*Review copy of 3 Ring Circus Provided by Devir Games

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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.

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00:00       Intro 07:26       Qawale Mini* 12:33       The Magnificent 19:28       Color Field* 24:23       Palm Laboratory 30:21       Summoner Wars App* 35:34       Skoventyr 41:34       Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn - Red Rain* 49:23       Mage Knight 58:59       Salton Sea*

*Review copy provided by publisher

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In episode 114, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Planet Unknown, My City, and Ramen Fury). Then it's a review of Endless Winter before wrapping up the episode with their top 10 games they are looking forward to playing.

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00:00       Intro 19:05       Planet Unknown & My City 22:15       Ramen Fury 26:24       Endless Winter 58:28       Top 10 Anticipated Games

In Episode 73, Dean and Jon still have a bunch of games to talk about. The share their thoughts on A Fistful of Meeples, Hallertau, Rome & Roll, Renature, and El Grande. The wrap up the episode with a Showdown between Yokohama and Yokohama Duel. If you enjoy the podcast, and think think we are deserving, we would love a nomination for the Golden Geek Award. Today is the last day to nominate your favorites, but here is the link if you haven't voted yet: Link to Golden Geek Award Nominations Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00       Intro 18:58       A Fistful of Meeples 28:22       Hallertau 39:00       Rome & Roll 51:27        Renature 01:02:36  El Grande 01:14:48  Yokohama & Yokohama Duel Showdown

In episode 93, Dean and Jon talk about a lot of games they've been playing lately (MicroMacro, Lords of Waterdeep, Dragomino, Babylonia, Keltis, Council of 4, & Descent: Legends of the Dark). They then talk about their most played games of 2021. The episode wraps up with reviews of Dinosaur World and Bitoku.

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00:00     Intro 30:54     MicroMacro 38:37     Lords of Waterdeep 43:36     Dragomino 47:41     Babylonia 51:29     Keltis 56:04     Council of 4 01:01:29  Descent: Legends of the Dark 01:05:17  Most Played Games of 2021 01:16:55  Dinosaur World 01:30:34  Bitoku

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In episode 104, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Carcassonne: Star Wars, Texas Hold'em (Poker), Camel Up, Kitchen Rush, Tichu, & Dune: Imperium). They also review Dice Realms. They wrap up the show with a showdown between Rococo and Prêt-à-Porter. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 16:29       Carcassonne: Star Wars 22:16       Texas Hold'em (Poker) 23:48       Camel Up 27:25       Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition) 31:56       Tichu 37:55       Dune: Imperium 39:40       Dice Realms 58:10       Showdown between Rococco and Prêt-à-Porter

In Episode 62, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader, Elf: Snowball Showdown, and Stone Age).  They also review Glasgow, one of Dean's most anticipated games of the season. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 17:12        Frosty the Snowman: Follow the Leader 20:49      Elf: Snowball Showdown 23:54      Stone Age 30:36      Glasgow

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!

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00:00       Intro 04:07       Top 30-21

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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. 

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00:00       Intro 07:08       Marvel Dice Throne 14:16       Panorama* 19:46       Showdown: Scarface 1920 v The Godfather: CE

*Review copy provided by publisher

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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 game design.

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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 Year!

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00:00       Intro 03:08       Explorers, Super Mega Luck Box, Silver & Gold, and Drawn to              Adventure 13:25       Nemesis: Lockdown 20:37       Most Anticipated Board Games of 2024 *****Spoilers Below***** . . . . . . . . Dean 10. Defenders of the Realm: Legends Retold - 20:37 9. Shipwrights of the North: Redux - 26:27 8. Endeavor: Deep Sea - 31:33 7. Colosseum: Ave Titus - 35:04 6. Wanderlust: Discover the World - 41:15 5. Bone Wars - 45:14 4. Milkman - 50:37 3. Skyrise - 56:58 2. Andromeda’s Edge - 01:01:32 1. Civolution - 01:06:19 Deron 10. The Crew: Family - 24:32 9. Ezra and Nehemiah - 28:40 8. Cascadero, Cascadito - 33:16 7. Cthulhu: Dark Providence - 38:40 6. Unconscious Mind - 43:14 5. Star Wars Unlimited - 47:12 4. Marvel United: Multiverse, expansions - 53:56 3. Heat: Pedal to the Metal - Torrential (Heavy) Rain - 59:22 2. Thunder Road Vendetta: Carnival of Chaos - 01:03:45 1. ARCS - 01:09:30

01:14:21     Honorable Mentions

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In Episode 42, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (Alhambra & Spirit Island). We then give full reviews of Nova Luna and Tang Garden. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 110, Dean and Jon continue with their top 50 board games. They also talk about a few other games along the way including Dean's plays of Cyclades, Inis, and Kemet: Blood & Sand with MeepleTown Deron.

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00:00       Intro 14:31       Cyclades, Inis, and Kemet: Blood & Sand 24:58       Top Board Games 20-11

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In episode 76, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Catan, The Godfather: Corleone's Empire, Chinatown, Point Salad, Crokinole, Baseball Highlights: 2045, and Porta Nigra). They also review Raiders of Scythia, and finish up the episode with a showdown between Troyes Dice and Rajas of the Ganges: Dice Charmers. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown.

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00:00     Intro 19:10     What we've been playing lately 29:19     Raiders of Scythia 01:02:59  Showdown between Troyes Dice and Raja of the Ganges: Dice Charmers

*Review copy of Raiders of Scythia provided by Renegade Games.

In episode 183, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (The Gang, Caution Signs, and Mr Jack), and Deron talks about his experiences with Gen Con 2024.

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00:00       Intro 03:09       The Gang* 09:48       Caution Signs* 14:05       Mr Jack 20:40       Gen Con 2024 Recap

*Review Copies provided by publishers

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In episode 84, Dean and Jon talk about the new Kickstarter from Dr. Finn Games. We then wrap up our Top 50 Board Games of All Time list with 10-1. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro

17:00    Dr. Finn Games Kickstarter 36:29     Top 50 Board Games of All Time (10-1)

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In episode 91, Dean and Jon take a look at games they've been playing lately (Calico, Kingdom Builder, & Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile). They also review Hansa Teutonica and Witchstone. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 27:06     Kingdom Builder 34:07     Calico 40:46     Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile 49:22     Hansa Teutonica 01:10:56  Witchstone

In episode 87, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Truffle Shuffle, Ascension, & Caral). They also review Saint Petersburg and Red Cathedral. They wrap up the episode talking about their top 10 most anticipated games from Essen Spiel 2021. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 19:16     Truffle Shuffle 23:06     Ascension 29:14     Steph's Awesome Gaming Calendar 36:26     Caral 52:25     Saint Petersburg 01:12:39  Red Cathedral 01:35:03  Top 10 Anticipated Games from Spiel 2021

To get a calendar from Steph Hodge, you can reach out to her @punkin312 and order @ [url]https://stephsshop.ecwid.com/[/url].

*Review copy of Red Cathedral provided by DEVIR and paid preview copy of Caral provided by Funtails.

In Episode 51, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (Arkwright: The Card Game).  They also review My City and finish up the episode with the MeepleTown Forecast (Games we are looking forward to coming out in the next couple of months. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 12:25      Arkwright: The Card Game 21:19       My City 42:45      MeepleTown Forecast

In episode 115, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Rear Window, Oak, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, and Akropolis). They also give a full review of Mosaic: A Story of Civilization.

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00:00       Intro 21:35       Rear Window 26:58       Oak 38:25       The Guild of Merchant Explorers 46:29       Akropolis 54:16       Mosaic: A Story of Civilization

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 are excited to play (The Anarchy, Skara Brae, Storm Raiders, Inventors of the South Tigris, Marvel Zombies, and Monumental). They wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall where they discuss their gaming tastes in the past, present, and future.

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00:00       Intro 04:44       Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Snowstorm Scramble Game 08:16       Jingle All the Way: It’s Turbo Time! 14:29       Jekyll vs Hyde 21:05       Jazz Club 42:32       MeepleTown Hall

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In Episode 65, Dean and Jon talk about the best years of gaming over the past 10 years and share games they've been playing lately (Anachrony and Chronicles of Crime 1400).  Dean and Jon then review Lost Ruins of Arnak & Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lions. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00     Intro 36:01     Anachrony 41:13      Chronicles of Crime 1400 46:56     Lost Ruins of Arnak 01:16:11  Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

*Review copy of Lost Ruins of Arnak provided by CGE

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In episode 98, Dean and Jon talk about their 10 favorite games of 2021. 

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In episode 97, Dean and Jon talk about the games they played at Tennessee Game Days (The King is Dead 2nd Ed., Ark Nova, Land vs. Sea, Rialto, Andor: The Family Fantasy Game, Tabannusi, Council of 4, Dune: Imperium, & London 2nd. Ed. They finish up the episode with a showdown between Fleet: The Dice Game and Three Sisters. 

Be sure to check out Motor City (the third game in the Motor City Gameworks Loaded Roll and Write series) on Kickstarter right now: http://kck.st/3CngZnC.

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00:00     Intro 24:50     The King is Dead: Second Edition 31:56     Land vs Sea 35:32     Rialto 39:02     Andor: The Family Fantasy Game 47:51     Tabannusi: Builders of Ur 51:56     Council of 4 55:12     Dune: Imperium 57:19     London (Second Edition) 01:00:00  Ark Nova 01:09:56  Showdown between Fleet: The Dice Game & Three Sisters

*Three Sisters was provided by 25th Century Games as a review copy

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In Episode 70, Jon and Jonathan talk about games they've been playing lately (Fleet: The Dice Game and Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road) .  Jon and Jonathan then review Tungaru. Dean and Jon finish up the episode with an interview with Grant Lyon, comedian and designer of Curmudgeon: A Game of Silly Insults, Dummy. Dean was unable to record most of the episode due to being sick with Covid, so thank you Jonathan for filling in again! Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 07:31     Fleet: The Dice Game 12:20     Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road 22:46     Tungaru 1:00:00   Interview with Grant Lyon

Be sure to check out Grant's Game Recs on YouTube, and find Grant @grantlyon1 on social media.

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 Box). Finally, they wrap it up with a review of World Wonders.  

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00:00       Intro 05:12       Marvel: Remix 10:02       Disney Animated 14:16       MeepleTown Jazz Club 25:26       World Wonders

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MeepleTown Jazz Club music by audionautix.com

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.

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00:00       Intro 07:29       BOOoop. 11:24       The Castles of Tuscany 18:47       Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze 25:23       Favorite Board Game Designers

*******Spoilers Below******** . . . . . . . . . . . Deron 5. Simone Luciani (37:53) 4. Eric Lang (58:02) 3. Rob Daviau (44:54) 2. Wolfgang Warsch (53:43) 1. Reiner Knizia (01:03:32) Dean 5. Wolfgang Kramer (34:22) 4. Vladimir Suchy (40:35) 3. Reiner Knizia (01:03:32) 2. Stefan Feld (49:45) 1. Eric Lang (58:02) Honorable mentions - (01:08:43)

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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 to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive & Tales from the Red Dragon Inn). They wrap up the episode with a showdown between Camel Up (2nd Ed.) and Camel Up: The Card Game.

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00:00       Intro 16:25       In the Footsteps of Darwin* 22:18       Junk Drawer* 28:20       Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive 35:30       Tales from the Red Dragon Inn* 44:20       Showdown in MeepleTown

*Review copies provided by publisher

Jazz club music provided by audionautix.com

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In episode 117, Dean and Jon talk about a whole slew of games (Skull, Skull King, Beer & Bread, Kites, Lux Aeterna, Heat, Village Rails, and Splendor Duel). They finish up the episode with a showdown between Long Shot: The Dice Game and Ready, Set, Bet. 

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00:00       Intro 07:16       Skull 14:54       Skull King 21:22       Beer & Bread 31:12       Kites 41:36       Lux Aeterna 48:24       Heat: Pedal to the Metal 59:32       Village Rails 01:07:22    Splendor Duel 01:17:45    Showdown in MeepleTown

In episode 185, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Dumb Ways to Die, Cascadia: Rolling Hills & Rolling Rivers, Seers Catalog, & Rock Hard: 1977.

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00:00       Intro 03:07       Dumb Ways to Die 07:28       Cascadia: Rolling Hills/Rivers 17:38       Seers Catalog 24:25       Rock Hard: 1977*

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*Review Copy Provided by publisher

In episode 83, Dean talks about finally winning game of Solar Storm. Jon talks about getting Sierra West to the table. Finally, they talk about their favorite games of all time games 20-11. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro

19:42     Solar Storm 21:51     Sierra West 28:56     Top 50 Board Games of All Time (20-11)

In Episode 64, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Gremlins: Holiday Havoc Card Game, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman, Scape Goat, Oceans App, and The Gallerist). They then review Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire and finish up the episode with Pick Six on Christmas presents. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00     Intro 19:27     Gremlins 21:16     Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman 25:52     Scape Goat 31:43     Oceans App 34:57     The Gallerist 40:55     Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire 01:12:40  Pick Six

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, MtG Marvel, Penny Dreadfuls, Calimala, & Undergrove). Finally, they wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall where they discuss building community in the board gaming hobby. This episode is dedicated to the memory of MeepleTown resident Topher Graves. 

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In episode 78, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Skull, Wok and Roll, & The Goonies: Never Say Die). They also review Destinies and Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 20:15     Skull 23:59     Wok and Roll 26:28     Rolld - Dice Roller App 29:06     The Goonies: Never Say Die 37:53     Destinies 01:03:09  Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition

*Review copies of Wok and Roll, Goonies, and Destinies were provided by the respective publishers.

In episode 118, Dean and Jon talk about a ton of games they've been playing lately, review Tiletum, and share some gaming stats from 2022. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 08:14       Barnes and Noble Sale Poll 27:51       Dean and Deron's Game Day 30:51       Heat 31:54       Star Wars: Destiny 33:42       Longboard 36:43       Sagrada 39:31       Sprawlopolis 43:01       Dean's family Christmas gaming 44:01       Incan Gold 47:38       High Society 50:44       BasketBoss 55:24       Quirky Circuits 58:51       Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game 01:02:42    Bohnanza 01:04:24    Land vs Sea 01:07:57    Nick Haye's Christmas Tree Poll 01:09:47    Caper: Europe 01:15:50    Tiletum 01:38:42    2022 Stats

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.

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00:00       Intro 06:00       Riverside 13:00       World Wonders 20:07       MeepleTown News 20:14       News - Eric Lang teaser 24:44       News - City of Life 29:50       News - Ring of Chaos 35:21       Christmas Buyer's Guide 37:32       2 Player Games 41:26       Party Games 46:59       Solo Games 50:57       Cooperative Games 54:44       Card Games 59:41       Games for the RPGer 01:02:33    Games for the Book Lover 01:06:30    Strategy Games 01:09:55    Social Deduction Games 01:13:29    Stocking Stuffers 01:17:04    Family Weight Games 01:20:00    Children's Games

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In episode 77, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Solar Storm and Rialto). They also review Maharaja, and finish up the episode with their top 5 low complexity thinkier games. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 14:08     Solar Storm 17:45     Rialto 21:34     Maharaja 41:54     Top 5 Low Complexity Thinkier Games

In Episode 69, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (The River, Maglev Metro, and Dune: Imperium) .  Dean and Jon then review Sleeping Gods. They finish up the episode with their top 5 interactive Euro games. MeepleTown recently did a video with our buddy Jonathan and Jonny Pac, so their picks are shared, as well. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00       Intro 15:48       The River 21:57       Maglev Metro 29:46      Dune: Imperium 38:10       Sleeping Gods 01:01:19  Top 5 Interactive Euros

You can find our Sleeping Gods video review at https://youtu.be/hpd7slVwwkw

You can find our Top 5 Interactive Euros video at https://youtu.be/WGl3VHCrGZ8

*Review copies provided by Red Raven Games and Bezier Games.

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 episode by sharing the top 5 games they plan on getting off the shelf of opportunity this year. 

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00:00       Intro 04:34       Zoo Vadis 11:54       After Us 21:31       Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game 25:00       MeepleTown News 45:02       Top 5 Unplayed Games to Get Played in 2024

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In episode 177, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Stone Age, Sky Team & Flamecraft) and give their top 5 trick-takers. 

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00:00       Intro 03:32       Stone Age: 10th Anniversary Ed. 07:33       Sky Team 11:12        Flamecraft 15:05       Top 5 Trick Takers

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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 and Challengers). Finally, they wrap up the episode with a review of Thunder Road Vendetta. 

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00:00       Intro 08:02       Kabuto Sumo 13:59       Pirates Cove 19:38       MeepleTown Jazz Club 21:32       After the Virus: The Long Cold Expansion 28:20       Challengers 33:50       Thunder Road: Vendetta

MeepleTown Jazz Club music by audionautix.com

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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 of Nottingham Game).  

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00:00       Intro 03:54       Beacon Patrol 09:20       Donuts 16:13       Bohnanza (incl Dahlias)* 36:32       Sheriff of Nottingham (incl Disney Robin Hood)

*Review copy provided by publisher

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Sheriff of Nottingham intro music: https://freesound.org/people/Akrythael/sounds/334916/ 

Dean and Jon start off talking about Skinny Jeans and end up talking about college. How did they get there? Listen to find out. 

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In episode 176, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Challengers, Honey Buzz, & Karuba) and take a trip to the MeepleTown Jazz Club to share what's got them excited to play.

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00:00       Intro 01:50       Challengers 05:56       Honey Buzz 13:34       Karuba 17:49       Jazz Club 18:17       Rebirth 22:15       Spiel des Jahres nominations 27:45       Secret Villages/Santa's Workshop deluxe

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In Episode 63, Dean shares games he's been playing lately (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game, Christmas Story: A MAJOR Card Game, Elf: Journey from the North Pole, and Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America).  Dean and Jon then review The Crew and Paris. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 21:49     National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game 26:00     Christmas Story: A MAJOR Card Game 28:51     Elf: Journey from the North Pole 32:11     Pandemic: Hot Zone – North America 35:12     The Crew 59:12     Paris

Review copies of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: Twinkling Lights Game, Christmas Story: A MAJOR Card Game, and Elf: Journey from the North Pole provided by Funko Games. Review copy of Paris provided by Game Brewer.

Intro music for The Crew: Three Ravens by Axeltree

Intro music for Paris: Paris Ballade by Dana Boulé

In episode 105, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Sunny Day Sardines, Keyforge, Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures, Kitchen Rush, and Trick Shot). They also review Gutenberg & Messina 1347. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 14:19       Sunny Day Sardines 17:42       Keyforge 29:03       Toy Story: Obstacles & Adventures 34:02       Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition) 40:36       Trick Shot 43:55       Gutenberg 01:03:35    Messina 1347

In episode 175, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Green Team Wins & Blind Business), share some news items and look at their top 5 vacation destinations based on board game locations.

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00:00       Intro 06:27       Green Team Wins 11:15        Blind Business* 14:35       News 31:36       Top 5 Vacation Destination Board Games

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*Review copy provided by publisher

In episode 181, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Wavelength & Wits & Wagers: It’s Vegas Baby) and discuss 10 modern games that replaced classic board games. 

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00:00       Intro 06:57       Wavelength 12:09       Wits & Wagers: It’s Vegas Baby 17:01        10 Classic Board Game Replacements

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 games.

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00:00       Intro 03:47       Tricks-and-Treats* 06:54       Ghosts Love Candy Too* 12:56       Residents favorite Halloween Games 21:50       Top 13 Halloween Board Games 01:43:03    Honorable Mentions *Review copies provided by publisher

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In episode 103, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Catan, The Godfather: Corleone's Empire, Ca$h n Gun$, Ethnos, Camel Up, The Quest for El Dorado). They also discuss their thoughts on the Spiel des Jahres nominations for this year. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 15:30       Catan 15:58       The Godfather: Corleone's Empire 18:29       Ca$h n Gun$ 20:24       Ethnos 23:51       Camel Up 30:25       Quest for El Dorado 37:07       Spiel des Jahres 2022

In episode 143, Dean and Deron finish up their list of favorite games of all time!!! Let us know what your favorite game is!

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00:00       Intro 05:37       Top 10-1

In episode 121, Jon shares some sad news. We talk about games we've been playing (Targi with the expansion, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!, Hadrian's Wall, and Bamboo. We finish up the episode with a review of Atiwa. 

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00:00       Intro 25:24       Targi with the expansion 28:57       Istanbul 42:34       Marrakesh 51:22       Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 Minutes! 57:33       Hadrian's Wall 01:04:34    Bamboo 01:15:09    Atiwa

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.

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00:00       Intro 04:07       Get on Board: New York & London 09:00       Hollywood 1947 17:07       Discussion on Dragons 28:10       Wyrmspan Review

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In episode 119, Dean and Jon share their favorite releases from 2022. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 24:58       Top 10 Board Games of 2022

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.

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00:00       Intro 06:08       Dorfromantik 14:00       Skulls of Sedlec 18:29       News 34:46       Golden Geek Awards

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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 & Nehemiah). They wrap up the episode with a review of Final Girl. 

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00:00       Intro 06:47       Mish Match* 14:38       Vegetable Stock 19:40       MeepleTown News 20:16       Undaunted 2200: Callisto 27:34       Cascadero & Cascadito 30:50       Through the Desert 33:42       Gamefold Tables 44:37       Marvel Dice Throne: X-Men 46:52       Ezra & Nehemiah 49:45       Final Girl

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In episode 80, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Belfort, Lewis & Clark, and Q.E.). They then kick off part 1 of their top 50 board games of all time. Let us know what your favorites are in the comments below! Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 16:33     Belfort 21:54     Lewis & Clark 28:28     Q.E. 30:53     Top 50 Board Games of All Time (50-41)

In episode 88, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Horrified: American Monsters, Merlin, The Golden Ticket Game, and Savannah Park). They also review Furnace and Anno 1800. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 20:14       Horrified: American Monsters 24:54       Merlin 30:06       The Golden Ticket Game 37:14        Savannah Park 53:57        Furnace 01:09:28  Anno 1800

*Review Copy of Anno 1800 provided by KOSMOS

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, they talk about games they've played lately (Mind Up!, Glen More 2, & Floe).   

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00:00       Intro 06:34       Mind Up! 11:28       Glen More 2 22:15       Floe* 36:35       Smoking Bones 39:29       Discussion of AI Art in board games

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In Episode 41, Dean and Jon continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (Feed the Kraken, Montmartre, Exchange: A Stock Trading Game of Strategy and Wit, Adventure Games: Monochrome Inc., At the Gates of Loyang, and all three versions of Silver). We then give a full review of Marvel Champions: The Card Game. Finally, we finish up the episode with a Showdown between Orleans and Altiplano. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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In Episode 45, Dean and Jon record Live on YouTube! They continue their bracket of the best 80s movies (follow us on Twitter @meepletowngames to participate). We share games we've been playing lately (The Liberation of Rietburg and The Little Flower Shop). We also sandwich a Pick Six among reviews of Viticulture, Small World, Agricola, 7 Wonders, and Ginkgopolis. Thank you everyone for joining us for the live recording, and thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00 Intro 02:46 80s Movie Bracket 12:40 The Liberation of Rietburg 16:54 The Little Flower Shop 20:53 Viticulture 30:13 Small World 44:52 Agricola 54:20 Pick Six 01:13:10 7 Wonders 01:23:43 Ginkgopolis

In Episode 52, Dean and Jon share some games they've been playing lately (Santa Maria & Roll for the Galaxy iOS App).  They also review Pendulum and finish up the episode with some MeepleTown Mail. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 16:02      Roll for the Galaxy iOS App 20:11      Santa Maria 23:24      Pendulum 51:08      MeepleTown Mail

In episode 113, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (Pandemic Legacy Season 1, Star Wars Pandemic, Santa Monica, Marvel Splendor, and Wavelength. They also review It's a Wonderful Kingdom, Carnegie, and Horizons of Spirit Island.

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00:00       Intro 20:29       Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 24:52       Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Pandemic system) 29:14       Santa Monica 33:08       Wavelength 38:20       Splendor: Marvel 43:08       It's a Wonderful Kingdom 01:05:11    Carnegie 01:23:46    Horizons of Spirit Island

In Episode 61, Dean and Jon share games they've been playing lately (Forgotten Waters & Bohnanza).  They also review The Castles of Tuscany, Dean's most anticipated game of the season. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 13:33      The Mind 15:38      Minecraft: Builders & Biomes 22:18      Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North 24:41      The Castles of Tuscany

In episode 100, Dean shares some interesting stats about the podcast up to this point. Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing lately (New York 1901 and Last Will). They also picked one game each hoping the other will love it. Jon picks Anachrony for Dean, and Dean picks Eclipse for Jon. Finally, they share their top 5 highlights since starting MeepleTown 100 episodes ago. Thank you all for listening and for all your support. You rock!

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00:00       Intro 14:28       MeepleTown stats    34:36       New York 1901   38:16       Last Will 44:24       Anachrony 1:00:32     Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 1:14:01     Top 5 MeepleTown Highlights

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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). Then MeepleTown Residents share their favorite game of all time before Dean and Deron give additional thoughts to their top 50 board games list. Finally they share their most anticipated games coming out of Essen Spiel.

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00:00       Intro 05:26       Miller Zoo 11:37       Mancation Trip for Dean 14:21       Skull King 16:44       Skull 19:33       TN Game Days 19:49       Treasure Island 22:04       Revive 24:10       Come Sale Away 24:43       Imperial Miners 25:25       Dreamworld: An Unconscious Mind Card Game 27:09       The White Castle 29:59       Expeditions 32:43       Art Society 37:13       Favorite Games of MeepleTown Residents 46:10       Additional thoughts on MeepleTown Top 50 Games 01:04:30    Top 5 Anticipated Board Games from Essen Spiel

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In episode 94, Dean and Jon talk about a lot of games they've been playing lately (Drawn to Adventure, Race for the Galaxy, Rolling Realms, Glass Road, & Can't Stop). The episode wraps up with reviews of So Clover! and Nidavellir.

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00:00     Intro 29:22     Drawn to Adventure 33:25     Race for the Galaxy 40:25     Rolling Realms 47:20     Glass Road 56:32     Can't Stop 01:02:06  So Clover! 01:21:00  Nidavellir

In Episode 56, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (Forgotten Waters & The Great Barrier Reef Card Game).  They also review Fort and finish up the episode with some MeepleTown Mail. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 11:58      Forgotten Waters 16:21      The Great Barrier Reef Card Game 21:40      Fort 44:50      MeepleTown Mail

In episode 95, Dean and Jon talk about a lot of games they've been playing lately (Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor, Vinhos, TEN, & Jekyll vs. Hyde). They finish it up with a proper review of Corrosion.

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00:00     Intro 16:38     Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor 22:19     Vinhos 26:44     TEN 32:39     Jekyll vs. Hyde 41:12      Corrosion

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 the 5 games that got him into the board gaming hobby. 

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00:00       Intro 13:08       Worldbreakers: The Advent of Khanate 21:14       Frosthaven 28:57       Cthulhu: Death May Die 39:17       High Society 44:00       The 5 Games that got Deron into Board Gaming

In episode 102, Dean and Jon talk about games they've been playing (Wingspan with European Expansion on the Nintendo Switch, Azul: Queen's Garden, Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation and Raccoon Tycoon). They also review Foundations of Rome and Wonderland's War. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 18:35       Wingspan: European Expansion on Nintendo Switch   23:16       Azul: Queen's Garden 30:50       Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation 36:03       Raccoon Tycoon 43:37       Foundations of Rome 01:12:24    Wonderland's War

*Review copy of Wingspan Digital provided by publisher

Music intro for foundations of Rome: https://freesound.org/s/190029/ Antiquity Rome 1- Announcement music - Brass by FK_Prod.

In Episode 71, Dean, Jon, and Jonathan give their top 10 board games of 2020. This recording is taken directly from the MeepleTown Live video. If you prefer to watch the video instead, you can go to https://youtu.be/f5AFEl8en2Y. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown! 

In episode 89, Dean and Jon take a look at games we've been playing lately (Renature, Blood Rage, Modern Art, 7 Wonders: Architects, and Carpe Diem). They also review Monasterium and finish up the episode with a showdown between Cascadia and Llamaland. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00     Intro 26:21     Renature 30:51     Blood Rage 34:00     Modern Art 43:06     7 Wonders: Architects 52:06     Carpe Diem 54:07     Monasterium 01:15:39  Showdown between Cascadia and Llamaland

In episode 184, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Captain Flip, The Mandalorian: Adventures, & Star Wars: Bounty Hunters), and they both discuss response from the residents of MeepleTown on planning a thematic board game night (day).

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00:00       Intro 03:19       Captain Flip 10:40       The Mandalorian: Adventures 16:52       Star Wars: Bounty Hunters 22:36       Planning a Board Game Night

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In Episode 59, Dean and Jon share a game they've been playing lately (GoodCritters, Cash & Guns, and Root Digital).  They also review Tekhenu and answer some questions from the MeepleTown mail. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00      Intro 20:11      GoodCritters & Cash & Guns 31:47      Tekhenu 58:20      MeepleTown Mail

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 the Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn (Solo), After the Empire (Solo), and Masters of the Univers: Clash for Eternia (Solo).

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00:00       Intro 06:10       7 Wonders: Armada 10:05       No Thanks! 12:58       Blood Rage 15:13       Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game 20:36       Foundations of Rome 24:02       D&D Dungeon Scrawlers 28:45       Super Mega Lucky Box 32:14       Delicious 37:26       Beyond the Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn (Solo) 41:12       After the Empire (Solo) 46:36       Masters of the Universe: Clash for Eternia

In episode 111, Dean and Jon wrap up their top 50 board games with 10-1. The episode is dropping a day late, because of internet issues, but we hope it was worth the wait! We always appreciate comments and reviews, so thanks for your encouragement!

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00:00       Intro 14:15       Top Board Games 10-1

In episode 178, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Cities and Tiger & Dragon), and share their top 5 mechanics used in board games. 

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00:00       Intro 06:06       Cities* 13:37       Tiger & Dragon 19:06       Top 5 Board Game Mechanics

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In episode 108, Dean and Jon continue with their Top 50 Board Game list. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

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00:00       Intro 12:45       Top Board Games 40-31

In episode 124, The Namefather, Steve O'Rourke, travels to MeepleTown to talk with Dean about games. They give their initial thoughts on the new hotness, Earth. Then they talk about their favorite games to play at 2 based on different categories.  

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00:00       Intro 12:21       Earth 36:39       Start 2-Player Games talk 37:04       Card Games 38:28       Strategy Games 40:24       Games with Non Gamers 42:20       Games with Your Partner 45:28       Competitive/Take That Games

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In Episode 72, as the title implies, Dean and Jon talk about a bunch of games we've played lately. Instead of doing a full on review, they focus on shorter reviews and first thoughts of The Shores of Tripoli, Holi: Festival of Colors, CloudAge, Showdown Tactics, Four Gardens, Venice, Whistle Mountain, and Paris: City of Lights. Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

00:00     Intro 20:22     The Shores of Tripoli 26:13     Holi: Festival of Colors 30:55     CloudAge 39:26     Showdown Tactics 47:11     Four Gardens 54:15     Venice 01:01:39  Whistle Mountain 01:09:13  Paris: City of Lights

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