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On this episodeWe are back from a fun filled long weekend of gaming in the Shenandoah Valley. We will talk about all the games we played: our favorites, the ones that fell flat, the ones that had us in deep concentration, and the ones that sparked the most laughter. But first, Greg has a few questions that are designed to make me think entirely too hard for a Saturday morning.Social Media
On this episode, Greg tells us about yet another zombie theme remake, we talk a bit about all the games we've been playing at local game days.We respond to some comments from previous episodesand finally, we embrace the changing of Seasons in our deep dive.Social MediaAgricola: Dead Harvest Gamfound LinkSeasons
On this episode we talk about Gaming Groups, games we've bought, and games we've backed, and we visit the mailbag.We wrap up by heading out into the black, aiming to misbehave, find some new and unknown planets to colonize.But first, Greg has scheduled us a tour of the Green Oaks Nursing Home...Social MediaGreen Oaks RPG
On this episode we talk a bit about Katy's excursion to Ladies night.We add more games to the collection (all Greg's fault).And finally, we venture into the big city streets to break down not one, but two games for you.Social MediaJakarta TrafficLondon Cabbie
On this episodeWe talk about tracking games... do you do it, how do you do it, and when did you start?We dive into four games we've recently gotten to the table, and tell you whether they were old, new, borrowed or if it blew.And we wrap up with talking about all the games you've been playing.But first, Greg, tell us how your last 12 days have been... Social Media
On this episode, we visit the idea of a "Hall of Fame" for board games, and some of the games that have already been inducted into a Hall of Fame.We dig into 4 recently played games, and rate them new, old, borrowed or it blew.We hear from you, in regards to what's been hitting your table lately.But first, Greg has some sort of news about Terraforming Mars that he won't even give me a clue about... Social Media Link
We are back from our holiday break, and ringing in the new year with new games and new items from the mailbag!This episode will be overflowing with holiday gaming! What we got, what we gave, and what we played! We will add in some favorite gaming moments and the games we are looking forward to most in the new year.And we even have some guests in the studio... sort of... but I'll let Greg explain the glitch that caused that...Social Media
On this episode"We start out with a confession of expensive proportions.We talk about the best ways... or at least our ways... of choosing a game to play.We dig into another 4 recently played games, and rate them new, old, borrowed or it blew.and wrap it up by responding to the comments from all of you!"
On this episodeWe talk about all the places we buy games, including our newest arrival.We dig into 4 recently played games, and rate them new, old, borrowed or it blew.We gossip about what some of our listeners have been playing, and wrap it up by responding to the comments from all of you!
On this episode, we talk about some crowdfunding games, both new arrivals, and new backings.We assign board game mechanics to modern day job titles.We go through 4 recently played games and rate them new, old, borrowed or it blew.And finally we open the mail bag, for a question that takes us back to our roots.Social MediaEmailExtra Life Donations
On this episode we expand the mailbag to include answering comments from previous podcast episodes.We embrace the spooky season that is upon us by delving into the four games that make up the Horrified Series.And we wrap up with another installment of the Hot Seat!Social MediaEmailExtra Life Donnations
On this episodeWe talk about our only recently acquired game, the last of our grail games.We discuss basic gaming etiquette, in your own game room, or any place else you might find yourself over a game.We go through 4 recently played games and rate then new, old, borrowed or it blew.We open the mailbag again, for a question that sent Katy delving into the search features on BGG.Social MediaExtra Life DonationsMeepleSociety@mail.com
On this episodeWe talk about the elusive grail game, as well as games we enjoy playing but don't feel the need to own.We also plow through more new games to our collection, some crowdfunding arrivals and new splurges.We go through 4 recently played games and rate then new, old, borrowed or it blew.And finally, Greg puts me on the Hot Seat, and makes me answer questions from the imfamous box.Social Media
And we are back from our trip to the Dice Tower Retreat in Orlando, Florida. On this episode, we talk briefly about our experiences there, some of the games we picked up both there, and on the trip home, and we highlight 4 of the many, many games we got to play.We talk about a couple new kickstarter arrivals, answer a question from the mailbag, and finally do a deep dive into our thoughts on the new game Reef Project.
On this episode: We breeze through all of our new pick ups from Gen Con... all 2 dozen of them? We talk about some of our favorite Gen Con memories, from this year and past years.We go through our new "something old, something new, something borrowed, and something that blew" segment, though this week it's pretty one sided. With Gen Con just a week ago, I'll give you one guess where everything is falling.And finally, we try something new. This week, Greg is on the hotseat!Social MediaLori Klein-Blazek Game Base Sevenlorikb.gamebase7@gmail.comGame Base Seven website
On this episode we switch it up again. We talk about some of the games that are new to the collection.We talk about our GenCon schedule and expectations, a new crowdfunding delivery,and finally, we dive into something old, something new, something borrowed, and something that blew.Social Media
On this episode Greg brings us yet MORE Gaming awards, this time from Origins. They talk about the latest crowdfunding campaign to catch thier attention.They delve into episodes 40 & 41 of our collection videos, discussing the ins, the outs, the surprises, and the disappointments of each.Greg and Katy answer a question from the mailbag.And finally, They take you through some of the games that they've gotten to the table recently.But first... Competitive Scrabble??Social Media
On this episode Greg and Katy explore more on the topic of "Game of the Year", including thier own poll.They dig more into thier collection, discussing the ins, the outs, surprises and disappoints of episodes 38 & 39.And they talk more about some of the games they've gotten played in the last couple weeks.
On this episode Greg brings us up to date on Essen Spiel Nominees for this year, along with a couple of other bits of news. Katy and Greg delve into episodes 36 & 37 of thier collection videos, discussing the ins, the outs, the surprises, and even the disappointments of each.And once again, with time being what it is (ie always in short suppy), instead of focusing on a deep dive of one game, they jump feet first into some of the games that were played on th recent 24-hour marathon, MeeOple Live 2024!
On this episode Greg and Katy tell you all about thier Geekway weekend, then explore some of the games that came out the year they started down this crazy path that is the board game hobby. They touch on yet another crowd funding campaign that Katy couldn't say NO to.Together they continue with the recap of thier collection videos, episodes 34 & 35, the ins, the outs and the biggest surprises of each.And finally, in the absense of a game to deep dive this week, they're instead going to dip thier toes into some of the games they've gotten to the table recently.Social MediaExtra Life Donation Page
On this episode Greg and Katy venture outside the studio to record with two very special guests. With their help, they talk more about conventions -- the reasons they like them, and the things that turn them away.They continue the recaps of our collection videos, though only one episode today, episode 33. They discuss some of the in's, the one out and the biggest surprise of that grouping.They answer another question from the mailbag.And finally, they all break down the game of Earth.Social MediaOnce Upon a Sunday Fantasy Football YouTube Chanel Two Tired Therapists YouTube ChannelEXTRA LIFE FUNDRAISER
On this episode Greg and Katy talk some 24-hour LIVE gaming.They talk conventions: past, scheduled and hopeful.They continue the recaps of thier collection videos, with episodes 31 and 32, and discuss the in's, the outs and the biggest surprises of each.And finally, they wrap it up with a run down of what we played on our vacation.Social MediaTabletop Tool Box Weekly Ratchet guest staring The Meeple Society
On 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 MediaThe Torty Cabin Rental
On 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
On 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
On this episodeGreg 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
On 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 of the week, set in a far distant future where the human race is gone, and the bees have stepped in to fill the void.Social MediaCo-Ople of Nerds
On 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 of the world, even on the moon and Mars.
On 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
On 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:
On 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 recent game play.And finally, They find themselves blazing some hiking and biking trails, plus some streams fit for kayaking, through the scenic wilderness.
On this episodeGreg 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.
On 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?
On 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.... though I've been told it's not really a quiz this week, so I'm confused...Social Media
On 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. Shameless plug here, but you can check those out on our YouTube Channel!And Greg has (yet another) quiz for Katy. He promises it's easier than last time, this time she does not believe him.Social Media Link
We 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
We 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
In 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
In 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/themeeplesociety
In 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 and myths take physical form, or a world filled with Kobolds in life-long service to King Torg, however long that life may be. No matter the character or the adventure they embark on, each one ends up becoming part of who we are after a while.https://linktr.ee/themeeplesociety
In 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 together to survive, We venture to the bottom of the sea to build a research station in the hopes of using it to find Atlantis.The Meeple Society LinkTree
In this episode...We dig into some recent plays based on popular Intellectual PropertiesWe 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 into the roles of teen sleuths and travel to Lady Fairmont's haunted mansion.Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/themeeplesociety
In 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/timelinerewatchhttps://linktr.ee/themeeplesocietyMeepleSociety@mail.com
On 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/@coopleofnerdshttps://www.youtube.com/@TabletopToolboxhttps://linktr.ee/themeeplesociety
With 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 heavy cooperative deduction, and finally a small worker placement game made up of cards and very inedible mints.https://linktr.ee/themeeplesociety
In 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 has tasked ordinary citizens such as ourselves to save the city from space aliens and spider robots. Who better to answer the call than a BBQ Dad and a very Good Dog!And finally, we delve deep into the dungeons, in a race against time to defeat all the monsters inside!So lets flip over that sand timer, and get started...." https://linktr.ee/themeeplesociety
In 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 with building space stations meant for observation and interaction with humanity.https://linktr.ee/themeeplesocietyhttps://discord.com/channels/791084155726987284/791084158109614081https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=63705
In 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/themeeplesocietyContact Us Via Email
In 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.
On 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.
On 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.
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