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In episode 220, Dean and Deron start their top 50 board games by looking at 50-41. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00 Intro Spoilers Below . . . . . . . . . . Dean 09:50 50. Summoner Wars (2nd Ed.) 16:37 49. Project: ELITE 20:38 48. Small World 26:22 47. Earth 31:24 46. Istanbul 38:05 45. Dune: Imperium 43:10 44. Andromeda's Edge/Dwellings of Eldervale 47:46 43. Clans of Caledonia 52:20 42. Wyrmspan 57:02 41. Underwater Cities Deron 06:58 50. Panda Spin 13:07 49. Tournament at Avalon (& Camelot) 18:22 48. Glen More II: Chronicles 23:57 47. Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition 28:36 46. Septima 33:47 45. Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest 40:23 44. Star Wars: Outer Rim 45:58 43. Nightmare Productions 50:26 42. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion 54:03 41. Marvel Champions: The Card game Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!
All the stats you could ask for! We interview Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the implications of tariffs!Summoner Wars Discord:https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.
Bean joins for a common draft day! This episode we are going though the commons in the game and drafting our favorites.Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.
A look at what it takes to make a board game! We interview Robert Hovakimyan discussing games he has designed, the process of developing games, and what he thought of Summoner Wars!Summoner Wars Discord:https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.
We interview two of the top players Profit and Vexer for tips on how to play at the highest level! They give tricks and strategies on ways to improve and what to focus on as you grow as a player! Hope you enjoy! Summoner Wars Discord:https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.
Part 2 of the updates, previewing the upcoming factions, new games from PHG, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and which faction would be the best football team!Summoner Wars Discord:https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.
A look at 2025 for Plaid Hat Games, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and which faction would be the best football team! Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.
The Factions Masters Tournament where the top ranked players compete in single elimination. We interview the creator Clarissimus, a tournament orgnaizer! We discuss everything from the origin of his name, his Summoner Wars backstory, and the Faction Masters tournament! Clarissimu's YouTube Summoner Wars Discord Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Bean joins for a champ draft day! This episode we are going though the champs in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Colby, Jerry and Niki are back from Essen Spiel! Plaid Hat Games had it's biggest booth to date, demoing Summoner Wars and Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game. Find out what adventures the gang got into in Germany, from the Essen Light Festival to fun vending machine toys! Theme by Alex Eding! Learn more about Wandering Galaxy.
Bean joins for an event draft day! This episode we are going though the events in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Niki's backstory, HR complaints, and could the Summoner Wars universe be expanded! We interview Donald and Niki discussing who is the main character of Summoner Wars, factions they made, and Summoner Wars as a TTRPG. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
We rank everything, again but just on enjoyment! This episode we are going though our fun tier list and giving a bit of background behind the ranking we gave each faction. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Nick and Niki talk about their time at Grand Con and are excited about upcoming Summoner Wars decks as Donald attempts to categorize each Plaid Hat employee. Which Dragon Ball character are they? What type of Magic mana do their spirits represent? Donald gets to the bottom of all those burning questions in this episode! Theme song by Alex Eding!
In this episode of The Gateway Gamers Podcast, Bryan and RP dive deep into the mystical battlegrounds of Summoner Wars: Starter Set from Plaid Hat Games! Join them as they summon the fury of the Tundra Orcs, unleashing icy blasts of strategy, while the fiery Phoenix Elves rise from the ashes with scorching tactical brilliance. Whether you're commanding a horde of magical minions or crafting clever combos, this episode is packed with all the fantasy-fueled fun and strategic spells to get your summoning skills sharpened. Will the ice-cold orcs chill the competition, or will the phoenixes burn bright with victory? Tune in and prepare for an epic clash of mythical might!
We rank everything! This episode we are flying solo and go through our tier list giving a bit of background behind the ranking we gave each faction. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
All the stats, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and upcoming factions. Wandering Galaxy Kickstarter Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
All the faction spoilers, if Plaid Hat ran an amusement park, and their very first kickstarter! We interview Colby and Joe discussing upcoming factions, amusement parks, and Wandering Galaxy. Wandering Galaxy Kickstarter Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
We're back for the summer talking about the newly announced Summoner Wars factions - The Filth and Chosen Grove, and the upcoming Ashes Reborn Red Rains expansion - The Spawn of Shadowreck! Plus Niki shares her experiences at Origins Game Fair, where she showed off Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game to media! Get notified when Wandering Galaxy launches on Kickstarter this July. Become a Summoner Wars Subscriber! Subscriber to Ashes Reborn!
The state of deck-building, how to introduce new players to deckbuilding, and how our guests came to the game! We interview GameBear and Cheezits, two of the most dominant and prolific deckbuilders! We discuss everything from how they got started, to how to shape the meta, and should certain cards be banned. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Chosen Grove sneak peek, potential future factions, and where all of Plaid Hat's ideas come from! We discuss everything from Donald's back story and ideas, how the Chosen Grove is going in playtesting, and the upcoming Wandering Galaxy. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Details about the Dice Tower, how Tom found Summoner Wars, and the best convention food options! We interview Tom Vasel, creater of the Dice Tower! We discuss everything from how Tom started the Dice Tower, upcoming Dice Tower content and conventions, and their board game library. The Dice Tower Summoner Wars Discord Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Joe and Donald discuss their ultimate goal in life - being in a dad band, along with the new Summoner Wars factions releasing next week. Plus they participate in a game where they guess and discuss Board Game Geek ratings for classic tabletop games. The Storm Goblins and Shimmersea Fae faction decks release next week and will be playable on SummonerWarsOnline.com on the 14th! Theme song by Alex Eding
The potential turtle faction, running community tournaments, and the origin of tortugatrons name. We interview Tortugatron, a tournament orgnaizer! We discuss everything from the turt avatar, upcoming tournaments, and rankings of different factions. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Fallen Kingdom expert analysis, where they currently rank, and what champs to summon. We interview Rdebruys, a Fallen Kingdom expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and explosive Fallen Kingdom tips. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Being inclusionary in gaming, Summoner Scuffles, and streaming Summoner Wars. We interview Fuzzy and Ben, Co-hosts of the Summoner Scuffle and community leader! We discuss everything from inclusion, their favorite scuffles, and the summoner wars community. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Fungal Dwarves expert analysis, where they currently rank, and if they need any more nerfs. We interview Profit, a Fungal Dwarf savant! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and sneaky Fungal Dwarf tips. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Get ready for the best science and history lesson of your life! Colby, Joe and Niki share some exciting news about Summoner Wars Online, coming soon to iOS and Android! Colby gets confused by Fae fantasy creatures and they discuss other upcoming factions - including the electrifying Storm Goblins! Get notified for the launch of Wandering Galaxy - coming this summer. Theme song by Alex Eding!
Dan's thoughts on 2nd Edition, his favorite factions, and a custom faction he created! We interview Dan Thurot, creater of Space Biff! We discuss everything from the new factions, board game reviewing, and other board games you should check out. Space Biff Summoner Wars Discord Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Ciabatta Tournaments, upcoming articles, and deckbuilding? We interview Ciabatta, creater some of the first tournaments and community leader! We discuss everything from fan tournaments, Savannah Elves deckbuilding, and the summoner wars community. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Website, app, and steam details, next factions in the works, and your community questions! We discuss everything from release dates, what the website entails, and answer all your burning questions. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Polar Dwarves expert analysis, how to avoid burnout, and Orange Lazarus's background. We interview Orange Lazarus, one of the best players from the community! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and 5 ways to play polar dwarves. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Wayfarers expert analysis, new faction designs, and playtesting. We interview Nick, Lead Game Developer and Lead Playtester at Plaid Hat! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to become a playtester. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Swamp Orcs expert analysis, league championships, and how Vexer came to Summoner Wars. We interview Vexer, back to back league champion and current tournament finalist! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to play these Swamp Orcs at the highest level. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
On this episode of the Plaid Hat Podcast we discuss our experiences at PAXUnplugged, from games to food and bathroom emergencies! We also let listeners know what's coming up at the beginning of 2024 with Ashes Reborn and Summoner Wars 2nd Edition. This is the last episode of 2023, so get your Plaid Hat fix before the year ends! Theme song by Alex Eding! Get all your gaming news at PlaidHatGames.com Ashes Reborn playmats can be found here! And don't forget to become a subscriber.
Breakers expert analysis, youtube videos, and how Waterd came to Summoner Wars. We interview Waterd, one of the top players from the community! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to play these Breakers at the highest level. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
We discuss our upcoming Plaid Friday sale that starts this Wednesday, November 22nd! Get 30% off select Summoner Wars and Ashes Reborn games. Plus we'll be at PAXU in a few weeks demoing Freelancers: A Crossroads Game. Nick, Donald and Niki also talk about what they're most thankful for since Thanksgiving is almost here. *Spoilers: Nick has been playing a lot of Ticket to Ride Legacy with the gaming group he's thankful for. Plaid Friday Sale - https://www.plaidhatgames.com/store/
We recap the exciting deck building tournament finals! We interview Profit and Askyriel, the two finalists! We discuss their thoughts as we break down the gameplay from the finals. The Finals Game: Profit's High Elves vs Askyriel's Cloaks Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
League, local communities, and a new website? We interview Massimo, creater of sw-zone and current league organizer! We discuss everything from online tools on sw-zone, how to join the league, and the summoner wars community. https://sw-zone.com/divisions Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Stats, technical behind the scenes, and Joe's Plaid Hat backstory. We interview Joe Ellis, Plaid Hat's CTO! We discuss everything from coding the app, to stats galore, and potential future changes to the app and tournaments. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
High Elves expert analysis, base deck tournament recap , and how Profit came to Summoner Wars. We interview Profit, the winner in the latest base deck tournament! We discuss everything from how the finals went down, how to choose decks for tournaments, and how to play these elves at the highest level. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Deck-building tournament, how to introduce new players, and two player games! We interview Shampoo, the runner up in the latest deck-building tournament! We discuss everything from how the finals went down, to the best deck-building decks. Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Storm Goblin sneak peek, summoner wars beginnings, and Plaid Hat Games! We interview Colby Dauch, CEO of Plaid Hat Games and designer of Summoner Wars! We discuss everything from changes from 1st edition, how Plaid Hat Games started, and the story of Colby Dauch. Play Summoner Wars Online: https://summonerwars.plaidhatgames.com/# Summoner Wars Discord: https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronandjames/support
Find out what's coming up next for Summoner Wars Second Edition from designers and developers Colby and Joe! The Goats and Vamps are coming this month, so make sure to become a subscriber today to be among the first to receive these new factions! Try Summoner Wars for free at SummonerWarsOnline.com Theme song by Alex Eding!
Colby and Nick give us the scoop on all the hot updates for Summoner Wars Second Edition! We've got card errata news, Summoner Wars Online updates and a tease of the upcoming Goats and Vamps! Watch Colby play his daily game on our Twitch channel. Sign up to become a Summoner Wars Subscriber to be among the first to receive new products, Free or discounted shipping and full access to Summoner Wars Online. Theme song by Alex Eding.
This week Bob and Natasha are reviewing Heat Pedal to the Metal and Summoner Wars (Second Edition) Looking for a fun quick racing game that moves at a good pace? Then you will probably really like Heat Pedal to the Metal. Summoner Wars is a head to head 2 player only combat game where you are trying to take out your opponent's Summoner. Then Bob and Natasha discuss how they decide what games to purchase and the thought process that goes with it. Let us know what you think, email us at boardgameshenanigans@gmail.com
Find out what's new in 2023 for Summoner Wars Second Edition! This episode features James Sitz, the first ever lead playtester for Summoner Wars. We discuss upcoming factions and new card errata. Plus deck boxes and accessories are now available on our web store! Find James on Twitter @PlaidHatJames and on Discord as jexik. Theme song by Alex Eding!
On this episode we talk about what we'll be up to at PAXUnplugged. If you're going to this Philly convention swing by Booth 3322 to demo all of Plaid Hat's newest games. We also drop some sweet Summoner Wars updates. Plus Niki has an asthma attack leaving Donald to host the 2nd half of the episode. Will he crash and burn? Only one way to find out! Theme song by the amazingly talented Alex Eding! alexeding.com
This episode features a very special guest - Kuni one of the co-creators of Team Wood Games, the team responsible for our favorite online game Super Auto Pets! Listen as the Plaid Hat Crew fawns over Kuni and barrages him with one question after another about the best emoji battler out there! Play Super Auto Pets! Try your hand at Summoner Wars! Theme song by Alex Eding. Contact him at AlexEding.com for all your music and vo needs.
Summoner Wars Update! We've got all the hot Summoner Wars 2nd Edition news this episode. Find out what's next for this thrilling dueling card game! Play Summoner Wars Online! SummonerWarsOnline.com Theme Song provided by Alex Eding!