The Fifth Meeple

Every kingdom needs a ruler, but only one can wield Excalibur. Today we're sharing our quick thoughts on this medieval-themed board game and whether it's a quest worth embarking on as we tell you what we loved, what we didn't, and whether it's worth your time. Episode 103 (Mini): Excalibur Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Excalibur 02:28 Excalibur: The Good 07:14 Excalibur: The Bad 11:03 Excalibur: The Collector's Corner 13:41 Excalibur: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 102: Classic Drafts: Azul vs Sagrada In today's episode the Goofy Noob Returns as we battle and review two modern classic board games. Both are masterpieces of color and design. One asks players to craft breathtaking mosaics for a Portuguese palace. The other challenges them to create stunning stained-glass windows worthy of a cathedral. Both have captivated millions of players around the world. But when the dust settles, which puzzle reigns supreme? Join us as we dive deep into the beauty, strategy, and tension of Azul versus Sagrada! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction (Return of the Goofy Noob) 01:10 Topic of the Day! 14:22 Azul 26:17 Azul: The Collector's Corner 27:06 Azul: Final Thoughts 29:58 Sagrada 44:27 Sagrada: The Collector's Corner 46:17 Sagrada: Final Thoughts 49:50 Battle of the Funnest Showdown If you are going to be at Origins 2026 and want to catch us reach out this week and we can maybe play a game or two with you! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!  

Episode 101 (Mini): Ito In this bite-sized review, we break down Ito, a cooperative party game that turns simple numbers into creative conversations. Easy to teach, quick to play, and packed with laughs, we'll tell you who this game is best for and whether it deserves a spot at your next game night. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Ito 02:20 Ito: The Good 08:19 Ito: The Bad 13:32 Ito: The Collector's Corner 14:18 Ito: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 100: Music to Our Ears: Luthier vs Lacrimosa Welcome to our 100th episode spectacular! We couldn't think of a better theme than Music to Our Ears! Today's contenders are two of the hobby's most melodic heavy hitters: Lacrimosa and Luthier. Tune your instruments and shuffle your decks — it's time to see which performance earns the standing ovation!  Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Topic of the Day! 10:54 Luthier 32:27 Luthier: Collector's Corner 36:14 Luthier: Final Thoughts 39:03 Lacrimosa 58:35 Lacrimosa: Collector's Corner 01:00:01 Lacrimosa: Final Thoughts 01:01:52 Battle of the Funnest Showdown! Thanks for listening to our 100th episode!  We never thought we would make it this far and want to say to all of our listeners thanks for listening!  We couldn't have done it without you all!   Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 99 (Mini): Avant Carde Today we're diving into Avant Carde — the stylish card battler where every play feels like a duel between an art exhibit and a tactical mind game. We'll talk about what makes it stand out, why people are buzzing about it, and whether this avant-garde experiment deserves a spot on your table. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Avant Carde 02:17 Avant Carde: The Good 07:37 Avant Carde: The Bad 11:33 Avant Carde: Collector's Corner 12:03 Avant Carde: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 98: Living the Theme: Obsession vs Rock Hard 1977 Some board games have a theme pasted on top. Others pull you completely into their world. That's what this week is all about. Today, we're diving into two games that don't just give you actions to take… they give you a life to live. In Rock Hard: 1977, you're chasing fame, sleep deprivation, and your next big gig in the gritty world of late-70s rock. In Obsession, you're managing servants, social status, and scandal in high society England. By the end of the episode, we'll decide which game does the better job of making players forget they're sitting at a table… and start believing they're living another life! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Topic of the Day! 06:32 Obsession 27:09 Obsession: Collector's Corner 29:55 Obsession: Final Thoughts 32:04 Rock Hard 1977 44:19 Rock Hard 1977: Collector's Corner 44:57 Rock Hard 1977: Final Thoughts 47:35 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Special Episode 97 (Rating the Rankings): BGG 1-10 Ten games. Thousands of ratings. Endless arguments. Today, we enter the sacred list: BoardGameGeek's top 10. Some of these are masterpieces… some might be a little overrated. Either way, we're ranking, critiquing, and maybe stirring the pot just a bit.  Afterwards we do our first ever draft where each host picks what games they would take out of the top 10 in a snake draft as we compete to earn your votes on who drafted the best!  Thanks as always for the listens and spreading the word! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:27 BGG Top 10 37:52 The Draft Whose draft did you like best? Let us know by emailing us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll give you a shout out in our next episode!  As always get those games to the table!

Episode 96: Stars, Sweets, and Heavy Euros: Galactic Cruise vs Sweet Lands Welcome back! This week, we've got a showdown that pits cosmic elegance against confectionery chaos. Galactic Cruise promises five-star experiences in zero gravity, while Sweet Lands delivers a bright, candy-filled world of playful competition. We're throwing them into the ring to see which one actually satisfies. Space luxury or sugar rush—what's it going to be? Listen in as these 2025 Heavy Euros battle for victory! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Topic of the Day! 06:07 Galactic Cruise 24:45 Galactic Cruise: Collector's Corner 26:09 Galact Cruise: Final Thoughts 27:46 Sweet Lands 46:04 Sweet Lands: Collector's Corner 47:48 Sweet Lands: Final Thoughts 50:02 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Special Episode 95 (Trivia): Starting Player Rules Before the first move is made, before alliances are broken, before someone flips the table—there's one critical question: who goes first? And apparently, board game designers have decided the answer should involve astrology, recent meals, or your proximity to a houseplant. Today's trivia episode is all about starting player rules—the good, the bad, and the ‘why does this exist?' Let's find out who really deserves to go first. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Chris's 10 Trivia Questions (Starting Player Rules) Play along with us! Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll put your trivia up on our podcast in the future (10 questions minimum| 15 questions max) as always play more board games!

Episode 94: Allies or Adversaries: Kinfire Council vs Archipelago In today's episode are friends working together… or secretly plotting against each other? This episode dives into Kinfire Council and Archipelago, two games that handle teamwork very differently. Expect laughs, tough choices, and a debate over which one creates the best game night chaos.  Only one can come out victorious as we battle them off in our Battle of the Funnest Showdown!  Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Topic of the Day! 10:30 Kinfire Council 32:04 Kinfire Council: Collector's Corner 33:40 Archipelago  47:21 Archipelago: Collector's Corner 48:15 Archipelago: Final Thoughts 52:00 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 93 (Mini): First in Flight Today we're taking to the skies with First in Flight, a game all about pushing the limits of early aviation. It's fast, it's clever, and it might just surprise you with how tense those first few seconds off the ground can feel. Let's see if this one soars… or stalls on the runway. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 First in Flight 02:36 First in Flight: The Good 06:50 First in Flight: The Bad 12:16 First in Flight: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 92: Forever and Ever-dell: Everdell vs Everdell Silverfrost In today's episode we're heading deep into the forest—but don't forget your coat, because things are about to get cold. That's right, we're putting Everdell head-to-head with its frosty counterpart, Everdell: Silverfrost. This one's more than just vibes—it's a true test of design. We're comparing the cozy, streamlined engine-building of the original against the expanded systems and icy twists Silverfrost brings to the table. Does the classic still deliver the tightest, most satisfying experience, or has the new contender evolved the formula into something even better? Only one game earns the win—let's find out into today's battle of the funnest showdown! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Topic of the Day! 10:20 Everdell Silverfrost 21:54 Everdell Silverfrost: Collector's Corner 23:47 Everdell Silverfrost: Final Thoughts 25:53 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 91: Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament (Part 2) We crown a champ! It's part 2 of our epic Meeple Madness Tournament with the Final 8 teams battling it out to see who shall come out on top!  Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament - Final 8 Games Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 90: Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament (Part 1) It's March… which means chaos. Not on the court—but on the table. Inspired by March Madness, we're seeding this past year's winners of our Battle of the Funnest Matches into one brutal bracket.  Upsets will happen, favorites will fall, and legacies are on the line. This is Meeple Madness 2026!  Want to fill out a bracket before you listen?  Print one out here: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Fifth-Meeple-Board-Game-Podcast-61558676691506/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!  

Special Episode 89: One and Done In this episode we're talking about games we're glad we played once ... but never want to play again. Plus, we're honored to be joined by Tim, one of the hosts of Board Game Hot Takes! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Guest Host: Tim from Board Game Hot Takes 02:11 Interview with Tim 12:47 One and Done Board Games Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 88 (Mini): Take Time Today we're taking a quick look at Take Time, a cooperative puzzle game from Libellud. In this one to four player experience, you'll be placing cards around a clock face while trying to solve a series of increasingly tricky logic challenges.  See what our crew thinks about this unique co-op! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Take Time 02:34 Take Time: The Good 08:03 Take Time: The Bad 11:51 Take Time: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 87: Pfister Face-Off:  Great Western Trail vs Maracaibo Two heavy euros enter: Great Western Trail and Maracaibo. We compare route optimization and deck refinement against exploration and campaign progression. Only one can claim the Pfister crown. It's cowboys versus captains in a cardboard clash for bragging rights. We argue over cows, ships, buildings, and bonus tiles like our reputations depend on it. By the end, someone walks the plank—or rides off into the Kansas City sunset. Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Topic of the Day! 06:46 Great Western Trail 19:49 Great Western Trail: Collector's Corner 21:05 Great Western Trail: Final Thoughts 22:49 Maracaibo 38:08 Maracaibo: Collector's Corner 39:40 Maracaibo: Final Thoughts 41:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 86 (Mini): Foolish Fool Today we're spotlighting Foolish Fool, a fast-paced card game packed with quick turns and playful tension. Everyone's trying to dodge becoming the round's fool, which leads to light strategy, cheeky moves, and just enough chaos to keep the table buzzing. Listen in to see what we think about this small box game! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Foolish Fool 02:07 Foolish Fool: The Good 07:43 Foolish Fool: The Bad 10:08 Foolish Fool: Final Scores 13:40 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 85: Battle of the Beards: Carnegie vs Darwin's Journey Welcome to Episode 85! Today we're throwing down two heavyweight Euro titans — Carnegie vs Darwin's Journey. Industrial empire building meets evolutionary exploration. Steel rails or sailing ships? Ruthless efficiency or carefully crafted engine growth? Both games bring deep strategy, tough decisions, and long-term planning to the table — but which one delivers the tighter design, stronger progression, and more satisfying path to victory? Let's break it down and find out which beard reigns supreme! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Topic of the Day! 04:48 Carnegie 22:26 Carnegie: Collector's Corner 23:02 Carnegie: Final Thoughts 26:08 Darwin's Journey 43:13 Darwin's Journey: Collector's Corner 44:12 Darwin's Journey: Final Thoughts 45:18 Battle of the Funnest Showdown Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Episode 84 (Mini): For Sale In this mini review, we take a look at For Sale, the fast-paced auction card game that's become a staple of the hobby. We break down its two-phase gameplay, why it works so well as a filler, and whether its simple design still holds up today. Quick, clever, and full of tense decisions — find out what we think about this classic game. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 For Sale 02:16 For Sale: The Good 09:11 For Sale: The Bad 11:52 For Sale: Final Scores Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!  

Episode 83: Dice, Engines, and Domination: Space Base vs Valeria: Card Kingdoms Both games promise satisfying engine-building and dice-driven decisions—but which does it better? We break down Space Base vs. Valeria: Card Kingdoms and see which system really earns its victory points in this battle of the funnest showdown. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Topic of the Day! 07:18 Space Base 17:11 Space Base: Collector's Corner 17:54 Space Base: Final Thoughts 19:55 Valeria: Card Kingdoms 29:58 Valeria: Card Kingdoms: Collector's Corner 30:28 Valeria: Card Kingdoms: Final Thoughts 34:14 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 45:55 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

Special Episode 82 (Trivia): Board Game Mechanisms How well do you really know game mechanics? In this trivia-style episode, we dive into worker placement, design complexity, and the language gamers use—inviting listeners to play along as we break down what makes these systems tick.  Thanks for listening! Enjoy Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction 00:38 Chris's 15 Trivia Questions (Mechanisms) Play along with us! Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll put your trivia up on our podcast in the future (10 questions minimum| 15 questions max) as always play more board games!

Special Episode 81: Never Again: Worst Plays of 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Worst 3 Plays of 2025 Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 80: Don't Bet on It: Hot Streak vs Magical Athlete Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Topic of the Day! 04:24 Magical Athlete 13:35 Magical Athlete: Collector's Corner 14:40 Magical Athlete: Final Thoughts 16:22 Hot Streak 27:24 Hot Streak: Collector's Corner 27:51 Hot Streak: Final Thoughts 30:02 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 41:29 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 79: Cream of the Crop Top Plays of 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Top 3 Games We Played in 2025 37:32 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 78 (Mini): Toy Battle Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Toy Battle 02:43 Toy Battle: The Good 08:42 Toy Battle: The Bad 15:07 Toy Battle: Final Scores 21:45 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

Episode 77: What's the Buzz? Honey Buzz vs Apiary Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Topic of the Day! 08:22 A Listener Review! 09:10 Honey Buzz 22:41 Honey Buzz: Collector's Corner 24:52 Honey Buzz: Final Thoughts 27:22 Apiary 41:37 Apiary: Collector's Corner 42:11 Apiary: Final Thoughts 44:24 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 58:51 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 76 (Trivia): Board Game Trivia Challenge Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!) 01:24 Pete's 10 Trivia Questions 31:45 Our Final Scores 33:11 Bloopers Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll put your trivia up on our podcast in the future (10 questions minimum| 15 questions max) as always play more board games!

Episode 75: The Enemy Within: Shadows over Camelot vs Nemesis Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Topic of Discussion 04:49 Shadows over Camelot 18:17 Shadows over Camelot: Collector's Corner 18:53 Shadows over Camelot: Final Thoughts 21:34 Nemesis 39:22 Nemesis: Collector's Corner 39:51 Nemesis: Final Thoughts 42:35 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 55:40 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 74 (Mini): Trinket Trove Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Trinket Trove 02:33 Trinket Trove: The Good 10:12 Trinket Trove: The Bad 13:37 Trinket Trove: Final Scores 17:35 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 73: You're the Best, Part 3: Top 15 Board Games of All Time (5-1) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Topic of the Day! 07:12 David's #5 09:13 Pete's #5 12:43 Chris's #5 15:15 Daniella's #5 17:56 David's #4 20:58 Pete's #4 24:16 Chris's #4 26:32 Daniella's #4 29:08 David's #3 33:13 Pete's #3 36:00 Chris's #3 38:57 Daniella's #3 41:20 David's #2 44:15 Pete's #2 47:40 Chris's #2 50:07 Daniella's #2 53:20 David's #1 57:06 Pete's #1 01:01:00 Chris's #1 01:05:34 Daniella's #1 01:09:47 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 72: You're the Best, Part 2: Top 15 Board Games of All Time (10-6) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Topic of the Day! 06:08 Chris's #10 09:36 David's #10 12:04 Pete's #10 15:14 Daniella's #10 18:03 Chris's #9 20:21 David's #9 23:48 Pete's #9 26:05 Daniella's #9 27:33 Chris's #8 30:09 David's #8 32:08 Pete's #8 34:36 Daniella's #8 37:23 Chris's #7 40:02 David's #7 41:09 Daniella's #7 42:54 Pete's #7 46:28 Chris's #6 49:55 David's #6 51:30 Daniella's #6 53:31 Pete's #6 56:48 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 71: You're the Best, Part 1: Top 15 Board Games of All Time (15-11) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Topic of the Day! 05:14 Pete's #15 09:00 David's #15 12:16 Chris's #15 15:36 Daniella's #15 19:26 Pete's #14 21:58 David's #14 25:17 Chris's #14 27:07 Daniella's #14 29:11 Pete's #13 30:53 David's #13 32:31 Chris's #13 35:28 Daniella's #13 37:52 Pete's #12 39:43 David's #12 41:38 Chris's #12 43:51 Daniella's #12 46:07 Pete's #11 47:19 Daniella's #11 48:25 David's #11 49:49 Chris's #11 52:08 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 70 (Mini): Friday the 13th Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Friday the 13th 02:39 Friday the 13th: The Good 06:02 Friday the 13th: The Bad 10:22 Friday the 13th: Final Score 15:02 Bloopers *Friday the 13th is also known as Poison by Reiner Knizia Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 69: Who Does Space Better?: SETI vs. Shackleton Base Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:11 What's new on our tables! 13:12 Leave us a review! 13:26 SETI 29:49 SETI: Collector's Corner 30:32 SETI: Final Thoughts 32:21 Shackleton Base 49:35 Shackleton Base: Collector's Corner 50:40 Shackleton Base: Final Thoughts 53:39 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 01:09:43 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 68 (Trivia): Board Game Trivia #3--Listener Trivia! Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction 01:07 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!) 01:35 Seth's 15 Trivia Questions 34:26 Our Final Scores 35:33 Bloopers Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll put your trivia up on our podcast in the future (10 questions minimum| 15 questions max) as always play more board games!

Episode 67: Creatures of Habitat: Harmonies vs. Spectacular Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 What's new on our tables! 08:18 Leave us a review! 08:37 Harmonies 19:13 Harmonies: Collector's Corner 20:02 Harmonies: Final Thoughts 22:43 Spectacular 38:59 Spectacular: Collector's Corner 39:51 Spectacular: Final Thoughts 42:25 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 52:35 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 66 (Mini): Schadenfreude Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Schadenfreude 02:07 Schadenfreude: The Good 08:11 Schadenfreude: The Bad 11:33 Schadenfreude: Final Score 14:37 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

Episode 65: A Clever Endeavor: Endeavor: Deep Sea vs Endeavor: Age of Sail Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Topic of the Day! 08:00 Follow and Subscribe 08:37 Endeavor: Deep Sea 27:56 Endeavor: Deep Sea Collector's Corner 29:06 Endeavor: Deep Sea Final Thoughts 33:03 Endeavor: Age of Sail 58:16 Endeavor: Age of Sail Collector's Corner 59:01 Endeavor: Age of Sail Final Thoughts 01:01:51 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 01:17:24 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

Episode 64 (Mini): Straw Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Straw 02:22 Straw: The Good 06:31 Straw: The Bad 10:43 Straw: Final Score 14:26 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

First Draft: Century Golem vs Canvas Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Guess that Game (1 Star Reviews) 06:52 Century Golem 21:17 Century Golem: Collector's Corner 21:56 Century Golem: Final Thoughts 24:24 Canvas 39:20 Canvas: Collector's Corner 39:56 Canvas: Final Thoughts 42:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 55:08 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 62 (Mini): Skull Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Skull 02:33 Skull: The Good 06:58 Skull: The Bad 12:08 Skull: Final Score 15:46 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

Episode 61: Creature Feature: Everdell vs Wondrous Creatures Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Topic of the Day! 05:48 Help us Grow, Leave a Review! 06:08 Everdell 26:34 Everdell: Collector's Corner 27:21 Everdell: Final Thoughts 31:32 Wondrous Creatures 52:54 Wondrous Creatures: Collector's Corner 53:51 Wondrous Creatures: Final Thoughts 57:27 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 01:15:43 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

Episode 60 (Mini): Rebirth Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Rebirth 02:23 Rebirth: The Good 08:01 Rebirth: The Bad 18:06 Rebirth: Final Score 22:11 Follow and Subscribe 22:39 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

Episode 59: Summon to Believe In: Vale of Eternity vs Res Arcana Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Topic of the Day! 05:44 Help us Grow, Leave a Review! 06:03 Vale of Eternity 23:13 Vale of Eternity: Collector's Corner 23:42 Vale of Eternity: Final Thoughts 27:15 Res Arcana 42:01 Res Arcana: Collector's Corner 42:29 Res Arcana: Final Thoughts 46:05 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 59:58 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 58 (Trivia): Board Game Trivia Challenge Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!) 01:29 David's 10 Trivia Questions 15:58 Our Final Scores 17:02 Follow and Subscribe 17:33 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Special Episode 57: Summer Flings 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Topic of the Day! 06:16 Follow and Subscribe 06:51 Summer Fling #3 17:06 Summer Fling #2 30:31 Summer Fling #1 45:28 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 56 (Mini): Scout Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Scout 02:43 Scout: The Good 07:56 Scout: The Bad 11:36 Scout: Final Score 14:37 Follow and Subscribe 15:04 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 55: Pushing It: Incan Gold vs Flip 7 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Buy, Borrow, or Burn! 06:20 Incan Gold 15:37 Incan Gold: Collector's Corner 16:37 Incan Gold: Final Thoughts 19:20 Flip 7 30:58 Flip 7: Collector's Corner 32:24 Flip 7: Final Thoughts 34:45 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 48:06 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

Episode 54 (Mini): Sea Salt & Paper Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Sea Salt & Paper 02:48 Sea Salt & Paper: The Good 08:58 Sea Salt & Paper: The Bad 14:06 Sea Salt & Paper: Final Score 17:14 Follow and Subscribe 17:41 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!  

Special Episode 53: Origins 2025 Recap Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Origins 2025: New Experiences 12:21 Origins 2025: Best Takeaways 21:05 Origins 2025: Exhibit Hall 31:01 Origins 2025: Publisher Spotlights - Restoration Games, Gamehead, Bezier 41:27 Origins 2025: Misses 56:43 Origins 2025: All the Games We Played! 01:14:18 Origins 2025: Purchases (Chris's Cup is Back!) 01:23:19 Origins 2025: Final thoughts 01:26:30 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!