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This podcast is all about boardgames and this week we are featuring Downforce. A betting, bidding, and racing game from Restoration Games, but did win gold? Or did it crash along the way? Find out on this episode of the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, also covered games include,
0:44 Community Question: What are your least favourite mechanics in games?
1:37 Recently Played: Root
4:11 Feature Game: Downforce
If you want to reach us you can at [email protected]. Always happy to hear from you.
Thanks for listening.
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You fire your honey gun behind your adversary into the woods at their back. They return fire but it's already to late. Your shots alerted the horde behind them. As you get up to run again you glance over your shoulder, just in time to see the swarming mass overwhelm your foe. The teeming thousands of bloodthirsty . . . Teddy Bears? This podcast is all about boardgames and this week we are double featuring Battle Bears and No Escape. Two designs from our friendly neighborhood games company OOMM Games, but did they survive the battle royale? Did they escape the station with their lives? Find out on this episode of the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, also covered games include,
0:55 Community Question: What are our favourite mechanics in games?
6:30 Recently Played: 7th Continent: Classic Edition
13:54 OOMM Games Double Feature
15:01 Feature Game: Battle Bears
25:54 Feature Game: No Escape
If you have any questions or you want to let us know what you think of these games you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]. Always happy to hear from you!
Shoutout to our listeners from The Czech Republic. Thank you so much for listening!
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As the alien fleet bears down on your operations center, a single enemy ships laser guns flash.
"Direct hit!" reports an underling.
You know you can't take any more of those. Without hesitation you bark an order to your staff, "Fire the the guns!".
Your second in command frantically replies, "We can't do that Captian!".
"WHY NOT?" you roar.
"We already put a die in the lane with the guns action!"
This podcast is all about boardgames and this week we are featuring Under Falling Skies. The single player puzzle dice rolling game from Czech Games Edition, but did it winout? or did it fall before the onslaught? Find out on this episode of the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, also covered are,
0:45 Some very special announcements
1:35 Community Question: How much does the physical quality of a boardgame affect your opinion/enjoyment of the game itself?
5:44 Recently Played: Juicy Fruits
10:55 The Game of Life
18:18 Feature Game: Under Falling Skies
If you have any questions for the show you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]. Always happy to hear from you!
Shoutout to our listeners from the Czech Republic. Thank you so much for listening!
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Welcome to the final part of Eric M. Lang Month! We're finished covering the games by the fun focused boardgame designer, Eric M. Lang. But what did we learn about his style? Did his designs live up to the hype? What did we learn from his games? Listen in to find out. We also cover,
0:44 The Spiel des Jahres Winners
2:07 Community Question: What is your favourite place to buy games from?
5:53 Feature Topic: Eric M. Lang Month Conclusion
Let us know what you think of Mr. Lang and his games. Were we way off the mark or spot on? If you have any opinions or questions, you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected].
Shoutout to Wales! Thank you so much for listening.
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Welcome to the third part of Eric M. Lang Month! We are super excited to be smashing into one of the most beloved works by the fun focused boardgame designer, Eric M. Lang. Listen in to hear our thoughts on this gory glory game, Blood Rage!
0:50 Rising Sun Rating Conclusion
1:08 Community Question: If you could make any kind of Risk what would it be?
6:05 Recently Played: Under Falling Skies
8:11 Riftforce
11:35 Feature Game: Blood Rage
Let us know what you think of Mr. Lang's games, and your thoughts on our thoughts haha. Also ask us your questions! Reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to Serbia. Thank you so very much for listening!
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Welcome to the second part of Eric M. Lang Month! We continue focusing on the games by the bombastic boardgame designer, Eric M. Lang. Listen in close to hear what we thought of this negotiative strategic miniatures laden war game, Rising Sun. But will it rise above or fall into dishonour?
0:50 Community Question: Why did you want to start a podcast?
4:49 Recently Played: Tiny Towns
6:58 Feature Game: Rising Sun
Let us know what you think of our choice of Eric M. Lang's games, and what you think of Rising Sun. We're curious to hear what you think. Reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to Victoria! Thank you so very much for listening from your beautiful city!
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Welcome to part one of Eric M. Lang Month! This is the first episode of the fourth part in our series focusing on boardgame designers big and small and some of boardgamings greatest games. We are quite excited to be investigating some of the games by the bombastic boardgame designer, Eric M. Lang. Check it out to hear what we think of the first of his games that we'll be covering, Cthulhu: death May Die!
1:01 Community Question: Biggest Dissapointments
8:11 Recently Played: Batlle Line: Medieval
9:55 Eric M. Lang Intro
12:35 Feature Game: Cthulhu: Death May Die
Let us know what you think of our choice of Eric M. Lang's games so far, and what you think of this game. Or if you have any questions for the show you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to Kentucky! Thank you so very much for listening!
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With a flash of light you take down another foe. Just as your summoned companions deal with the rest of the foe's allies, you see them, the enemy phoenixborn, your competition. With a surge of magic you prepare yourself for the coming battle but one thing is certain, only one of you will survive this. This podcast is all about board and card games and this week we are featuring Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn. The magic wielding dice rolling card battling game from Plaid Hat Games, but did we discover the magic or just exhaust our decks? Find out on this episode of the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, also talked about games are,
0:49 Community Question: If a rule is unclear or you can't find the answer to a question you have during the game what do you do?
5:50 Recently Played: Railroad Ink Challenge: Lush Green Edition
7:36 Cloudspire
10:44 Don't Get Got!
15:09 Startups
18:24 Feature Game: Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn
If you have any questions for us you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]. Always happy to hear from you!
Shoutout to our listeners from Florida. Alligators freak me out. Thank you for listening Floridians!
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As your boat hits the beach of this island, you hop off and survey the sight before you. The verdant green forrest is draped across the rocky landscape dotted here and there with what must be ancient structures. It's all you can do to stop yourself from just grabing your bag and running after it. What secrets must lie just out of sight in that lush jungle, but what dangers may lurk within as well? This podcast is all about boardgames and this week we are featuring Lost Ruins of Arnak. The deckbuilding worker placement game of discovering an uncharted island from Czech Games Edition, but did we find invaluable treasure or just a pile of rubble? Find out on this episode of the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, also covered games are,
0:57 Schedule Announcement
2:54 Community Question: What are your predictions for boardgaming as an industry?
9:24 Recently Played: Silk
13:50 Sheriff of Notthingham 2nd Ed.
17:10 Feature Game: Lost Ruins of Arnak
If you have any questions for us about boardgames or the show you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]. Always happy to hear from you!
Shoutout to our listeners from France. Merci for listening!
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What does 7/10 mean? What does it mean to you? Is it great? Is it average? This week we are diving into game ranking and rating systems as well as launching our own. This podcast is all about boardgames and helping you find the good ones. We also talk about,
0:48 Community Question: How do you know how to pick a boardgame?
7:11 Recently Played: Sea of Legends
9:01 Feature Topic: The Meeple in a Gamestack Shelfworthy Award and The Meeple in a Gamestack Top Shelf Award
11:34 Secondary Topic: Rating Games and Ranking Systems
Let us know what you think of our ranking system or the awards at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]. Also if you have questions fire away!
Shoutout to Jenna for her excellent question! Thank you so much for listening.
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Welcome to the final part of Corey Konieczka Month! We're done (for now) covering games by the varied boardgame designer, Corey Konieczka. But what did we learn about his style? Did his designs live up to the hype? What did we learn from his games? Listen in to find out. We also talk about,
0:54 Community Question: If you were to design your own boardgame what would it be?
7:56 The King's Dilemma
9:18 Sanctum
16:16 Feature Topic: Corey Konieczka Month Conclusion
Let us know what you think of the Mr. Konieczka, his games, and our conclusions. You can ask us questions at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected].
Shoutout to Carter for his great question! Thank you so much for listening Carter.
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Welcome to the first annual Birthday Week here on the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, where we're making sure we're living the "and just having a good time" part of our tagline by celebrating Mitch's birthday. How will we be celebrating this occasion by playing boardgames of course! This year we chose to focus on one of our great white whale games and tackle the gargantuan galactic game that is Twilight Imperium 4th Ed.
0:55 Birthday Week Intro
1:57 Community Announcements
2:40 Spiel des Jahres Discussion
4:55 Community Question: Dice Based Games or Card Based Games?
7:36 Recently played: Adventure Games: The Dungeon
12:17 Recently played: Railroad Ink: Challenge Lush Green
16:31 Feature Game: Twilight Imperium 4th Ed.
If you have questions for the podcast we would love to hear from you. Reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to Mitch for his great question! Thank you so much for listening!
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Welcome to the third part of Corey Konieczka Month! We are super excited to be unveiling the latest game by the ever unpredictable boardgame designer, Corey Konieczka. Listen in to hear our thoughts on this recently released game, The Initiative!
2:14 Community Question
10:10 Recently Played: Railroad Ink: Deep Blue Edition
23:38 Feature Game: The Initiative
Let us know what you think of Mr. Konieczka's games, and your thoughts on our thoughts haha. Also ask us your questions! Reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to David for his most excellent question. Thank you so very much for listening!
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Welcome to the second part of Corey Konieczka Month! We continue discovering the varied games by the creative boardgame designer, Corey Konieczka. Listen in to hear what we thought of this explorative exploration game, Discover: Lands Unknown.
1:48 Congrats to the BGG Golden Geek Award Winners
2:59 Community Question
14:46 Recently Played: Carcasonne & Hey, That's My Fish!
22:47 Feature Game: Discover: Lands Unknown
Let us know what you think of our choice of Corey Konieczka's games, and what you think of Discover: Lands Unknown. We appreciate all your input and would love to hearmore of your questions. Reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to Maryland! I was today years old when I learned Maryland is a real place. Thank you so very much for listening from your non-ficticious home!
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Welcome to part one of Corey Konieczka Month! This is the first episode of the third part in our series focusing on boardgame designers big and small and some of boardgamings greatest games. We are quite excited to be diving into some of the games by the boardgame designer, Corey Konieczka. Check it out to hear what we think of the first of his games that we'll be covering, Star Wars: Rebellion!
0:54 Community Segment and admitting our mistake!
1:35 Community Question from Chris
15:05 Recently Played: The King's Dilemma
16:06 Corey Konieczka Intro
18:15 Feature Game: Star Wars: Rebellion
Let us know what you think of our choice of Corey Konieczka's games so far, and what you think of this game. Or if you have a question for the show you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to Chris for his excellent question! Thank you so very much for listening!
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The chained murderer stands before you, across the cold marbled floors of the council room. If you don't punish this man for his actions others may think they can get away with it as well and the kingdom could fall into chaos. But personaly you think he acted justly, and the victim deserved what they got for slighting your house. Now it is time for your vote, but which way will you? Which will it be the kingdom or your family? This podcast is all about boardgames and this week we are featuring The King's Dilemma. The heated debate game of tough decisions that ties in a campaign and a story from Horrible Guild, but did it prosper or will we have it beheaded? Find out on this episode of the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, also covered games are,
0:54 The Community Segment (Ask us Questions)
2:17 Recently Played: Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn
12:36 Feature Game: The King's Dilemma
If you have any questions for us about boardgames or the show you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]. Always happy to hear from you!
Shoutout to our listeners from New South Wales. Thank you so much for listening!
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Are you pushing yourself to beat your highscore? Are you grinding to complete your 10x10? Should you be? This podcast is all about boardgames and managing your goals and enthusiam for them. We also mention,
0:41 Some teases for upcoming games: Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn and Cloudspire
4:31 Topic: Gaming Goals and Burnout
Let us know if you've ever had experience with this topic at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected].
Shoutout to our Quebecois listeners! Merci for listening.
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As the horde of aliens bear down on your position, gaping maws frothing, you go to reload your weapon. It clicks, empty. Without time to think about it you turn to run back to base. But the horde is faster, soon they're right on your heels bearing down on you. As you're quickly overwhelmed... the timer beeps. Okay what round is it? Did we lose? This podcast is all about boardgames and this week we are featuring Project: ELITE. The tense and exciting real-time dice rolling action game rereleased from CMON Limited, but did it impress or crumble under the hordes of aliens? Find out on this episode of the Meeple in a Gamestack podcast, also covered games are,
0:55 Recently Played: Innovation
3:39 A War of Whispers
9:13 Balderdash
14:04 Feature Game: Project: ELITE
If you have any questions or want to tell us what you think of Project: ELITE you can reach us at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]. Always happy to hear from you!
Shoutout to our listeners from Oregon. Thank you so much for listening!
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You just taught your friend the game. You're in a couple rounds and they're pulling ahead of you in points, and you know you could change that. But should you? This podcast is all about boardgames and getting new people to play them. We also talk about,
0:37 Recent Plays: Ethnos
1:51 Champions of Midgard and the Valhalla Expansion
6:03 Innovation
7:21 Topic: New Players, and Should You Go Easy On Them?
Let us know what you think of going easy on new players, or any tips for teaching games that you have at https://twitter.com/meeplegamestack or at [email protected]
Shoutout to our English listeners! We think this is a bloody good one. Thank you so much for listening.
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