Meeple Society
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWe are a podcast about board games, hosted by four long-time role-players turned avid board gamers. We talk about 4 game with a theme.
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Episode 63 Game Night!
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy talk a bit about the prohibitive cost of out of print games. Is getting your grail game worth the price? They resume the recaps of their collection videos, starting the G's with episodes 29 and 30, and discuss the in's, the outs and the biggest surprises of each. And finally, instead of really digging into one game, They're going to go through all the games they got to play at their joint birthday bash held over the weekend. Social Media The Torty Cabin Rental
Episode 62: CO-LABorating with Friends
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy discuss our thoughts on house rules -- do you use them, or not? They answer a couple questions from the mailbag with thier friend Ben, and son Justin. And finally the four of them explore the game of the week, complete with creepy creatures, dangerous devices, and precarious potions... all part of the mysteries provided in CoLab. Social Media
Episode 61 Massive Dungeons of Darkness
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy talk about some recent game plays of... don't turn them off yet... Monopoly. They talk about a long awaited kickstart that finally arrived, as well as 2 that they are looking at. They continue with the recaps of their collection videos, continuing the F's with episodes 27 and 28, and discuss the in's, the outs and the biggest surprises of each. And finally, their deep dive of the episode takes us into the dark dungeons of Massive Darkness. Social Media Link
Episode 60 Digging for Icy Artifacts
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy discuss expansions, and what their role should be in a game. They update you on a couple new kickstarter arrivals... and one new backing. The they continue with the recaps of their collection videos, diving into the E's with episodes 25 and 26, and discuss the in's, the outs and the biggest surprises of each. And finally they wrap up with a deep dive, or should I say "Deep Dig" into the ICE for their game of the week. Social Media
Episode 59: Just A Bunch of Beeswax
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBOn this episode Katy and Greg touch base with the upcoming plans for their next 24-hour marathon. They delve into a discussion about rethemes and reskins. And they talk about their latest kickstarter backing, and give an update to all those games that were "almost" here last time they recorded. They continue with the recaps of their collection videos, they dive into the E's with episodes 22 and 23, and discuss the in's, outs and biggest surprises of each. And they wrap it up with their game o...
Episode 58: Riding on the Metro
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy talk about some highly anticipated crowdfunding deliveries they are expecting, hopefully any day now. And go into some of the projects that are coming up that they are thinking about backing. They continue with the recaps of their collection videos, they wrap up the D's with episodes 20 and 21, and discuss the in's, outs and biggest surprises of each. And finally, for the game of the week, they venture into the rail building game, laying rails in various points ...
Episode 57: Domesticating Foxes
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy catch you up on their Extra Life endevours, and what to expect out of this years 24-hour marathon. They continue with the recaps of the collection videos, episodes 18 through 20, and discuss the in's, outs, the biggest surprises of each, and even a few disappointments. And for the game of the week, they join an experiment started in 1958 in Russia to domesticate foxes. Social Media Link
Episode 56: Manhattan Project(s)
January 08, 2024 23:50 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy talk about a recent kickstarter delivery, and our initial foray into the world of Disney Lorcana. They continue with the recaps of our collection videos, episodes 16 and 17, and discuss the in's, outs and biggest surprises of each. They open the mailbag and answer a question from a Facebook group members. And for the game of the week, they backtrack to World War II and the dawn of the atomic age in The Manhattan Project series.Up Coming Events:
Episode 55 Trailblazers
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy make some recommendations for board games, something one for every level of gamer or non-gamer on your list. They talk about a recent kickstarter that just delivered, as well as another one that has piqued thier interest. They continue with the recaps of our collection videos, episodes 14 and 15, and discuss the in's, outs and biggest surprises of each. In the absense of questions from the mailbag, Greg and Katy instead dive into some trivia questions from a rece...
Episode 54: Trekking Through Life
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy talk about some recent game plays. They continue with the recaps of thier collection videos, episodes 12 and 13, and discuss our in's, outs and biggest surprises of each. They answer a couple of questions from the mailbag. they find themselves trekking through the most beautiful national parks in the US, and famous landmarks around the World, some of the more memorable events in history.
Episode 53 Arnaks Missing Expedition
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy take a weekly excursion into the jungles of an uninhabited island, where they explore and fight off fearsome guardians all in hopes to find lost artifacts that are clues to a once great civilization. Greg tries to sell Katy on a couple kickstarters he's interested in. They revisit thier collection videos, episodes 10 and 11 and discuss thier in's, outs and biggest surprises of each. They answer another question from the mailbag. And... what, no quiz this week?
Episode 52: Merchants of the Dark Road
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy dig into some recent game plays that have had them traversing some very dark and scary roads to make deliveries. Greg teases Katy about another kickstarter that she just couldn't resist. They revisit thier collection videos, episodes 7, 8 and 9 and discuss thier in's, outs and biggest surprises of each. And last but not least, Greg once again decides to make Katy feel as though it's her first day as a boardgamer with another one of his impossibly hard quizzes......
Episode 51 Sea Creatures and Robots and Bees! Oh My!
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBOn this episodeWe discuss our recent play of Sleeping Gods. Yep, super late to the party on this one. We talk about when something is considered old, a old/new kickstarter we just backed, and some IP's that would make great games. We dig into more games from our collection, wrapping up those that start with the letter A, everything we played for episodes 5 & 6 of our Playing Through our Collection series, and talk about the in's and out's, as well as the ones that surprised us the most. Sh...
Episode 50 We Made It
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWe hit the big 5-0- We dig into some of the games from our collection that start with the letter A, everything we played for episodes 2, 3 & 4, and talk about the in's and out's, as well as the ones that surprised us the most. We come back to the kickstarter discussion we started last month, and Greg has (yet another) quiz for me. He promises it's easier than last time, should I believe him? Social Media
Episode 49: Games Played at the Dice Tower Retreat
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBWe are changing it up again! But this time for just one episode, our normally scheduled segments will return in a couple weeks. Today, we are recording from a special location, with a special guest, our good friend, Jeff Knapp, from TableTop Toolbox, who is going to help us break down our week at the Dice Tower Retreat! Social Media Link
Episode 48: We're a Duo Now
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBIn this episode: We're going back to the drawing board with all new segments. A retreat based solely around board gaming with 200 close friends, our crowdfunding backlog, the IN's and OUT's of our collection, and a quiz show that Katy absolutely did not agree to. Social Media Link
Episode 47: Deduction Games
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn this episode...we put on our detective caps and test our observation skills and our power of deduction. From secretely moving our own colorful spirits to more advantagous locations, to searching for a new planet that has remained elusive, or solving a mystery in 19th century London, and weeding out the spies in your resistance organization, deduction games are quite varied in their design, but are always centered around some puzzle that demands to be solved. https://linktr.ee/themeepleso...
Episode 46: Roll Playing Games
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn this episode...we go back to our roots... Books, Dice, Character Sheets... and loads of imagination... that's all we needed for those few precious hours spent with friends each weekend, where you could shed the events of the last week and take on the persona of someone from another time and another place. From a post-apocalyptic world where the lines between dimensions have crossed, to a fantasy realm filled with ancient dragons and slow moving drawves, or a modern world where legends an...
EP45 Nautical Themed Games
July 18, 2023 01:10 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode...We dive into some recent plays with a nautical theme. We start out as savvy captains sailing the seas in mighty ships, using our crew to fill the hold with the best treasure, cannons and contraband. We then take on the roles of the most powerful brains on the planet, and are tasked with relieving the overpopulation of Earth by establishing the best and most livable underwater cities, We travel back to 1929, where we find ourselves lost in a strange world where we must work t...
EP 44: Intellectual Property
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode...We dig into some recent plays based on popular Intellectual Properties We delve deep below the surface of a hostile planet where we must fight off the indigenous insectoid predators in our search of precious minerals, We take on the persona of our favorite heroes and join the never-ending battle for truth, justice and peace, We go back to school to learn the most powerful spells, all while working together to defeat the villains threatening the school, and finally we step ...
EP 43: How To: 24 Hour Marathon Live Stream
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this episode we have Jacob and Justin from Marvel Timeline Rewatch, and the producers of our 24 hour board game marathon for Extra Life. We are going to discuss what it took to put on a 24 hour marathon, what worked, what didn’t work, what ideas they have for our next sleepless adventure. And of course we will be talking about board games. https://linktr.ee/timelinerewatch https://linktr.ee/themeeplesociety [email protected]
Ep 42: Extra Life Interviews
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode Greg and Katy revisit their experiences with their recent 24-hour live marathon, where friends and family came together to play board games to raise money for Extra Life, part of the Children's Miracle Network, including snippits from the "interview" table that was recorded during the live broadcast. https://www.youtube.com/@coopleofnerds https://www.youtube.com/@TabletopToolbox https://linktr.ee/themeeplesociety
EP 41: Games That Travel Well
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWith summer right around the corner, and thoughts of vacation starting to fill our day dreams, it's time to talk about why size really does matter... at least in board games. On this episode We tell you all about some of our favorites games to throw into that carry-one. From creating treasure maps in hopes of finding gold coins and palm trees, to matching bright colored shapes on dark wooden blocks, hoping to make a set of 6 before your opponent does, to a deck of 30 cards that requires some ...
EP 40: Real Time Games
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode... "We tackle the dredded timer.... We must first work together to provide humanitarian aid to countries in need -- food, water, vaccines and other supplies, all while working 35,000 feet in the air! Next, as a member of an adventurous pirate crew, we must complete dangerous missions in the shortest possible time frame, all for the honor of being crowned the ""Admiral of the Black"", the most feared pirate ship in the Caribbean. Finally on dry, solid ground, the local news h...
Ep 39: Space Themed Games
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode...We travel through space on an impressive ship, full of useful but always broken systems, while trying to avoid aliens who want to board the ship. After escaping from the dreadful aliens, we puzzle out the location of a hidden, unknown planet. Impressed with our ingenuity, we are all awarded promotions, and sent back into space to manage our new team, and fight space pirates and grumpy androids. And finally, we return to Earth's orbit as part of the Galactic Council, tasked ...
Ep 38: Spring Themed Games
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode...We are going to bring in Spring by building a deck, and strive to protect it before our opponents can do their damage. We become skilled observers of the nature all around us, watching for various animals, landscapes and discoveries. We take on the role of worker bees, aiming to find nectar and build a successful hive for making honey, and money. And finally, we turn indoors, becoming houseplant enthusists trying to create a cozy place for them to grow. linktr.ee/themeeple...
Ep 37: Euro Games
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode...we talk about our recently played Euro Games. We start in the desert, trading resources of dates, salt and pepper for commodities such as gold, and move on to an alternate world where humanity has taken to the sea in order to survive. We wash ashore on a hostile island, with nothing except the breath in our lungs and an undaunted spirit. And finally, we venture into the forest to improve and run the best workshop we can build.
Ep 36: Ameritrash Games
March 12, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this episode we visit some of our recently played Ameri-trash games. We start with new levels of mob warfare in the 1920's and dice battles among unique heroes. We travel the verse with a ship full of outlaws, and wrap it up by recruiting our gang, pulling heists and trying to escape before the police catch up to us.
Episode 35 Cooperative Games
February 27, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode...We talk about the art of co-operation... in games, anyway. We start with conservation efforts to save at-risk wildlife, move on to a quick trip... or 3... through time to right a wrong, then return to a strange new land in hopes of lifting a curse, and finally, to a spot off the coast to clean up an environmental disaster, and save the ocean animals. Plus, we give an update on how our 24 hour marathon for Extra Life planning is going.
Ep 35: Cooperative Games
February 27, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode...We talk about the art of co-operation... in games, anyway. We start with conservation efforts to save at-risk wildlife, move on to a quick trip... or 3... through time to right a wrong, then return to a strange new land in hopes of lifting a curse, and finally, to a spot off the coast to clean up an environmental disaster, and save the ocean animals. Plus, we give an update on how our 24 hour marathon for Extra Life planning is going.
EP 34: Couples / 2 Player Games
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode...We talk about some of our favorite games to play as a couple! We start with bluffing the elements with clever cardplay, move on to some good ol'fashion mind reading, then on to Tokyo, to prove our worth at a new painting school, and finally to quiet forest for a cooperative game of tug-of-war... And what's up with Steve Correl and Pam Dabber? Tune in and find out.
Ep 33: Our Top 2022 Game
January 30, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode...We talk about our favorite games released in 2022. From competing against the great achitecticts of the past in building magnificant structures, to the quiet forest as the families that live there prepare for a long, cold winter, to guiding the development of the ancient tribes of North America across several generations. And finally, once our beautiful planet runs out of resources, we venture into space to test the enviroment of potentially suitable places to colonize.
Ep 32: Last Plays of 2022
January 16, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBIn this episode... "We talk about our last gaming adventures of 2022. From 1819 and a scientific contest aimed at unlocking the secrets to immortality to the seas of the Caribbean in the world of pirates and swashbucklers, to the small fog-shrouded kingdom where a dark ritual has been started by the long-time ruler. And finally, the World's Fair in Chicago, 1893... but naturally choose the wrong place to stay... "
Ep 31: Trekking Through History and Games
October 24, 2022 22:59 - 2 hours - 187 MBIn this episode... Mark takes us back to North America's prehistoric past, and teaches us how to develop our tribes across several generations. Jessica takes on the role of a brave heroine with a mission to save the magical land of Avel. Greg attempts to domesticate wild foxes by choosing only the friendliest of the breed. and Katy ... well, Katy tries to coax Schrodinger Cat OUT of his box with shiny card colors.
Ep 30: Wonderful World Of Dinosaur World…
September 08, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode... Greg tells us all about his struggles to book a 100-day multi-state tour for a new band. Jessica takes us on an adventure as new members of the Royal Monstrological Society, embarking on an expedition to hunt for legendary monsters. Katy plays the part of a US Postal Worker in a race to deliver packages quickly and efficiently. Mark takes on the job of herding goats up a mountain in an effort to get to the top... and stay there. And finally, the team takes us into the Worl...
Ep 29: Epic Game and Epic Top 5
August 13, 2022 12:46 - 2 hours - 211 MBPandemic Legacy 2 00.20.23.24 - 00.34.13.25 In this episode... "I am going to tell you all about how Greg and Katy set out to save the world from a Pandemic ... and I t.h.i.n.k we succeeded? Mark and Jessica take us on a thrilling adventure to investigate the dark history of our town, and the mysterious disappearance of the owner of a local mansion Greg takes us to 15th century Belgium where we must compete against each other for influence, power and status. And finally, we venture into ...
Ep 28: Mapping for the Heros and Queen Gimnax
July 14, 2022 12:21 - 2 hours - 198 MBIn this episode... "Mark takes us to a grim world shaped in the image of medieval Europe, with its legends, superstitions and fears all coming to life. Katy demands we pick up our cameras and follow her on a trip to Africa to photograph the beautiful wild animals that reside there, in an effort to make a better documentary than our fellow travelers. Jessica takes us to a realm where a mythic wind has lifted the veil between the spirit world and ours, where we take on the persona of one of t...
Ep 27: 5 Things EXTENDED!
June 15, 2022 23:35 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this Episode Mark and Jessica take on the role of Rangers tasked with the assignment to help the people of a satrapy to rebuild their fortress and ensure the safety of the inhabitants - all while dealing with the situations that unfold around them. Greg and Katy take on the role of budding zookeepers, competing to design and build the best, most scientific-oriented zoo possible, in hopes of attracting the most prominent scientists and ultimately acquiring the rarest and exotic animals. ...
Ep 26: Crowning the new King on a Hot Seat
May 18, 2022 20:34 - 2 hours - 165 MBIn this episode... "Mark and Jessica take us deep into a branching, labyrinth dungeon of dangerous enemies, wandering monsters, challenging puzzles and valuable treasures. Greg and Katy take us to a new planet capable of supporting life and must figure out the most efficient and productive way to build up and use the planets resources after our own has run out. Lyric takes us on a trip into the forest, in an effort to neutralize an escaped mamma raptor, and capture her babies before they ...
Ep 25: Epic Dungeons and Fantastical Creatures
April 21, 2022 19:41 - 2 hours - 186 MBIn this Episode, Jessica transports us to the kingdom of Mourne: a realm half-real, half-imagined that's filled with all manner of fantastical creatures. Greg takes us to the Ancient World where we compete to build an architectural wonder that will last through the ages. Mark takes us back to the world of pirates, where we must customize our ships, hire our crew, stake our claim in the region, and uncover the secrets of the sea. Katy takes us back to Ancient Egypt, to the time of pharaohs...
Ep24: Exploring The Murder Castle, and way too many Kickstarters
March 26, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 193 MBIn this episode... Greg takes us into the world of hotel investment. We build, invest, merge and eventually cash out all of our stock. Jessica takes us out exploring and makes us compete for the title of the most skilled nature observer. Katy brings us back together as we each give our teammates clues to decipher the keywords we need them to find. Mark takes us to a Dwarven Kingdom, where we have been tasked by the King to find and recruit a team to defeat our mortal enemy - the dragon. ...
Ep23: Surviving the Quest of Cora
February 19, 2022 14:28 - 2 hours - 113 MBIn this episode, Katy takes us on a quest to a wonderful new kingdom and faces off with ... menaces... and rats. Jessica seeks help from the spiritual animal world to compete for dominance over the great plains. Greg adds new strategies to the art of building pipelines and refining oil, with the goal to be filling contracts and orders... and making money. Mark joins the expedition of Lewis & Clark to compile knowledge and make discoveries as he treks across North America. As a group, we di...
Ep22: Starting the Year in the Furry town of Everdell
January 21, 2022 13:14 - 2 hours - 118 MBIn this episode, Katy takes us on an adventure into the great unknown of space, hoping to complete all 50 missions put before us. Jessica takes us to the Festival of Colors, where we celebrate the end of Winter. Okay, the celebration may be a little prematurely as we look at snow on the ground this morning... but that's okay, we'll celebrate anyway. Greg takes us to the racetrack, where we via for track position and have to choose between reducing our speed in the corners, or taking d...
Ep22: Starting the Year in the Furry town of Everdale
January 21, 2022 13:14 - 2 hours - 118 MBIn this episode, Katy takes us on an adventure into the great unknown of space, hoping to complete all 50 missions put before us. Jessica takes us to the Festival of Colors, where we celebrate the end of Winter. Okay, the celebration may be a little prematurely as we look at snow on the ground this morning... but that's okay, we'll celebrate anyway. Greg takes us to the racetrack, where we via for track position and have to choose between reducing our speed in the corners, or taking d...
Ep21: Ending the Year in The Gorgon’s Loch
December 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode... We are going to spend some time talking about our favorite games from 2021. This year brought a lot of challenges to the board game hobby, with supply chain issues, shipping snafooz, and power limitations in China, but it still managed to bring us some pretty great games. These ones are but a few, but they are ones that stood out to us from our collections.
Ep20: 1 Year, 20 Shows, and 20 Family Games
November 27, 2021 18:41 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn this episode "We are going to take a short trip down memory lane. Last weekend was the 1 year mark of when we recorded our very first podcast and our very first video for YouTube. Like any new endeavor, things seem to be in flux on an episode to episode basis, as we try things, and then quickly discard the idea. We have changed our equipment, and recording locations in an effort to make it easier, and better. Some changes have been great. exact.
Ep19: Family Gaming and Dr. EEEEVIL!
October 28, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this episode... We venture into the Pacific Northwest to construct habitats to attract the local wildlife. We begin drawing up plans for a new dinosaur park. We travel back to 6th century Turkey, and take part in the Golden Era of Trade. We enroll as students at Lunicorn's Academy, and learn the art of casting runes. Jessica and Lyric take us back to nature, and teach us a new way to build an ecosystem. And finally, we team up to infiltrate the home of Professor Evil with orders to c...
Ep18: Board Games, and Kickstarter, and Smoking, OOOH MY!
September 30, 2021 16:40 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBOn this episode... Greg and I will talk about our experiences with our recent Gamers Vacation. We talk about some current events, including Con Season, before we set out on a shortened expedition to Mars. We return to discover a fantasy realm has popped up next to earth that is just begging for exploration and promising adventure. From there, we dive into the underworld of Demons and Monsters in a race to collect enough resources to claim the Demon Throne. Jessica and Lyric take on ghostl...
Ep17: Villains, Monster, and Roll Player, Oh My!
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBOn this episode.. We discuss a few newsworthy items, we engage in a chaotic battle against a series of Marvel villains, we look to the moon for new beginnings... and new tiles... We fight to save our beautiful city from monstrous aliens, and then venture off through the fantasy realm of Terrinoth to fight monsters. Starting to see a theme here. Anyway, we flip our way through the island of Tucana, searching for treasures. Jessica and Lyric take us on a treasure hunting adventure where the...
Ep16: Riding the Metro of Board Games
August 05, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBOn this episode.. We talk about our tricks for learning new games... or perhaps our struggles... We are going to begin... or actually continue... the daunting task of Terraforming the Red Planet. We fight to escape an unnatural labyrinth of tunnels that continue to change on us. We travel through time in an attempt to set things right. We delve into a dungeon where trusting your friends may not be all it's cracked up to be. And finally, we take some time to relax, enjoy the lake, mak...