In episode 170, Dean and Deron talk about a bunch of games: Qawale Mini, Color Field, Summoner Wars App, Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Phoenixborn - Red Rains, Salton Sea, The Magnificent, Palm Laboratory, Skoventyr, and Mage Knight. The Golden Geek Award nominations are live, so please consider voting for MeepleTown as your favorite podcast: https://b…

In episode 169, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays (Marvel Dice Throne & Panorama). They also have showdown between Scarface 1920 and Godfather: Corleone's Empire. The Golden Geek Award nominations are live, so please consider voting for MeepleTown as your favorite podcast: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame If you enjoy our po…

In episode 168, Dean and Deron are joined by Andrew Bosley (artist of Everdell, Tapestry, Merchants of the Dark Road, Unconscious Mind, Floe, and so much more) to discuss the use of AI art in board games. Before that discussion, they talk about games they've played lately (Mind Up!, Glen More 2, & Floe). If you enjoy our podcast, please consider ra…

In episode 167, Dean and Deron are joing by Chris Leder (designer of Roll for It, Back to the Future: Dice Through Time, Unmatched: Cobble & Fogg) to discuss a new design: Flash Point: Legacy of Flame. Before that discussion, they talk about games they've played lately (Scout, Drop Drive, & Apiary). If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating …

In episode 166, Dean and Deron share some games they've been playing lately (Welcome to the Moon, Flash 10, Yokai Sketch, Winter, Autumn, & Fika). They also share a boat load of news items! 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 …

In episode 165, Dean and Deron answer questions sent from listener and Patreon supporter, Erik Wiborg. 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…

In episode 164, Dean and Deron take a look back at 2023. They share the favorite games from the residents of MeepleTown, share games just outside of their top 10, talk about favorites in different categories, crown the MeepleTown Game of the Year, and more! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our …

In episode 163, Dean and Deron talk about their favorite board games of 2023. 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, …

In episode 162, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Marvel: Remix & Disney Animated). They also take a trip to the MeepleTown Jazz Club where they talk about games they are jazzed about (Wingspan Digital & Merlin: Deluxe Big Box). Finally, they wrap it up with a review of World Wonders. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and gi…

In episode 161, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (The Quest for El Dorado, Books of Time*, & Express Route*), share some news stories and wrap it up with their favorite Valentine's Day games. 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 qu…

In episode 160, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing (Beacon Patrol & Donuts). They also take a trip to the MeepleTown Theater for a Double Feature of Bohnanza(Bohnanza: Dahlias) & Sheriff of Nottingham (Disney Robin Hood: Sheriff of Nottingham Game). If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you…

In episode 159, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Yedo: Deluxe Master Set, Freaky Frogs From OutaSpace, Dominion App, & Forest Shuffle). They share some news items (Disney Lorcana Organized Play and Release dates, The Gang by Kosmos, Betrayal Deck of Lost Souls, Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam, & Starfarers Duel). They wrap up the episode with a Mee…

In episode 158, Dean and Deron talk about some games they've been playing (Zoo Vadis, After Us, & Marvel Zombies). They share some big news items (Wyrmspan, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls, Silver Kickstarter, & Flatiron). They wrap up the episode by sharing the top 5 games they plan on getting off the shelf of opportunity this year. If you enj…

In episode 157, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Corinth, Ghosts of Christmas, Santa's Workshop 2nd Ed, Final Girl: North Pole Nightmare, Skippity, Expeditions, Skyjo, & The Fox Experiment). They wrap up the episode with a review of Septima. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube c…

In episode 156, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing (Explorers, Super Mega Lucky Box, Silver & Gold, Drawn to Adventure, & Nemesis: Lockdown) and then dig in to their most anticipated board games in 2024. Happy New Year! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, ple…

In episode 155, Dean and Deron talk about games they've played lately (Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer: Snowstorm Scramble Game, Jingle All the Way: It’s Turbo Time!, and Jekyll vs Hyde). They visit the Jazz Club to talk about games they are excited to play (The Anarchy, Skara Brae, Storm Raiders, Inventors of the South Tigris, Marvel Zombies, and Mo…

In episode 154, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Rivals for Catan and Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard). Then they share news items of interest before wrapping up the episode with a review of Nova Roma. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If y…

In episode 153, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman & Disney The Muppet Christmas Carol: Spirit of Giving Game). Deron reads the results of the poll regarding the favorite Christmas games from the residents of MeepleTown and wrap things up with our 12 Games of Christmas. If you enjoy our podcast, please co…

In episode 152, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Riverside & World Wonders). They look at some hot news items and wrap the episode up with a buying guide for this holiday season. 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 questi…

In episode 151, Dean and Deron talk games they've been playing (Amsterdam, New York City, In Vino Morte, & Fliptown). Deron stumps Dean on Disney (Mickey) trivia, and they wrap up the episode with a review of Disney Lorcana. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider …

In episode 150, Dean and Deron share their thoughts on 5 years of MeepleTown. They also talk about games they've been playing lately (Return to Dark Tower & The Fuzzies). They talk about some big news items (The Dead Keep, MtG Marvel, Penny Dreadfuls, Calimala, & Undergrove). Finally, they wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall where they discu…

In episode 149, Dean and Deron share a few games they've been playing (BOOoop., The Castles of Tuscany, & Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze). They also share their top 5 favorite board game designers. 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 h…

In episode 148, Dean and Deron share a lot of games they've been playing (Welcome To…Halloween Thematic Neighborhood & Zombie Dice Horde Ed.). They also share their top 5 board games they enjoy playing in the Fall. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribin…

In episode 147, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Mish Match & Vegetable Stock). Next, they share some news (Undaunted 2200: Callisto, Cascadero & Cascadito, Through the Desert, Gamefold Tables, Marvel Dice Throne: X-Men, and Ezra & Nehemiah). They wrap up the episode with a review of Final Girl. If you enjoy our podcast,…

In episode 146, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Tricks-and-Treats & Ghosts Love Candy Too). Next, they talk about some of the MeepleTown residents favorite Halloween board games. Finally, they share their top 13 Halloween board games. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you lik…

In episode 145, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (In the Footsteps of Darwin & Junk Drawer). Next, they take a trip to the MeepleTown Jazz Club to talk about games they are jazzed about (Call to Adventure: The Stormlight Archive & Tales from the Red Dragon Inn). They wrap up the episode with a showdown between Camel Up (2…

In episode 144, Dean and Deron share a lot of games they've been playing (Miller Zoo, Skull King, Skull, Treasure Island, Revive, Come Sail Away, Imperial Miners, Dreamworld: An Unconscious Mind Card Game, The White Castle, Expeditions, & Art Society). Then MeepleTown Residents share their favorite game of all time before Dean and Deron give additi…

In episode 143, Dean and Deron finish up their list of favorite games of all time!!! Let us know what your favorite game is! 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 me…

In episode 142, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 20-11. Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! 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 e…

In episode 141, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 30-21. Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! 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 e…

In episode 140, Dean and Deron continue their series of favorite board games with 40-31. First, they talk about games they've been playing lately (Halloween Party & Risk: Star Wars). Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please co…

In episode 139, Dean and Deron start their series of favorite board games with 50-41. First, they talk about games they've been playing lately (Disney Animated & Disney Lorcana). Let us know your thoughts on our favorite games! If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consid…

In episode 138, Dean shares his experience at a small convention, Chuck Con, while Deron shares his experience with the huge con, Gen Con. They also talk about some announcements from Gen Con as well as a bunch of games played. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consid…

In episode 137, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Delicious & Ark Nova). Next, they look at the newest poll question: What games that are for sale or being demoed at GenCon are you most excited about? They share the games they are super jazzed about and wrap up the episode with a review of Ierusalem: Anno Domini. If you e…

In episode 136, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Oh No, Volcano! and 3 Ring Circus). They also share some board gaming news and wrap up the episode with their top 5 anticipated games from Gen Con 2023. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please cons…

In episode 135, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Legacy of Yu and Classic Art). Next, they answer some questions from the MeepleTown Mailbag. Finally, they wrap up the episode with a review of the new version of Ra from 25th Century Games. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you…

In episode 134, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Cape May & Unmatched). In the news, they discuss Everdell Farshore, Reavers of Midgard: The Card Game, Clans of Midgard, Mordred, and Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs. They wrap up the episode with a MeepleTown Hall by asking the question: What types of games do you like and w…

In episode 133, Dean and Deron talk about games they've been playing lately (Kabuto Sumo and Pirates Cove). They also introduce the MeepleTown Jazz Club where they discuss games they are jazzed about (After the Virus: The Long Cold Expansion and Challengers). Finally, they wrap up the episode with a review of Thunder Road Vendetta. If you enjoy our…

In episode 132, Deron joins the show as the new cohost. We talk about games we've been playing lately (Worldbreakers: Advent of the Khanate, Frosthaven, Cthulhu: Death May Die, and High Society). Deron wraps the show up by talk about the 5 games that got him into the board gaming hobby. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving…

In episode 131, Evan joins Dean to talk about what goes into designing a board game. From start to finish, Evan discusses the whole process. They finish up the episode with a top 5 list of games that inspire board game design. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please conside…

In episode 130, Dean and Steven give their reactions to the new Ticket to Ride Legacy announcement, talk about a couple of recent plays (Hansa Teutonica & Stranger Things: Upside Down) and share their top 5 cooperative board games. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please co…

In episode 129, Dean is solo again and talking about a lot of games. He talks about 7 Wonders with the Armada expansion, No Thanks!, Blood Rage, Battlestar Galactica, Foundations of Rome, Dungeon Scrawlers, Super Mega Lucky Box, Delicious. Beyond the Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn (Solo), After the Empire (Solo), and Masters of the Univers: Clash for…

In episode 128, Dean is joined by their friend Jonathan. They discuss their plays of Boomerang USA and Glory to Rome and share their top short games that feel big. 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 answe…

In episode 127, Dean and BJ talk about Blazon, Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and discuss their top 5 Disney board games. They also talk about Disney games coming out in the future and give ideas for games they would like to see. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us and give us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please subscribe. If y…

In episode 126, Dean and Keith Law talk about recent plays of Gartenbau, Ready Set Bet, and Luxor. They then talk about their favorite Roll/Flip and Write games. 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 …

In episode 125, Dean and Jonny Pac Cantin talk about a few games (Ultimate Railroads and Savernake Forest) and share their top 5 favorite Wolfgang Kramer games along with Jonny's insight on Kramer's design influence. Jonny also shares some big news about a couple of upcoming reprints. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving u…

In episode 124, The Namefather, Steve O'Rourke, travels to MeepleTown to talk with Dean about games. They give their initial thoughts on the new hotness, Earth. Then they talk about their favorite games to play at 2 based on different categories. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube cha…

In episode 123, Dean flies solo for the first (and perhaps only) time. He talks about the state of MeepleTown and it's future. He also talks about Pioneer Rails and a whole slew of games he has been playing solo (Planet Unknown, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, Cascadia, Flamecraft, Hadrian's Wall, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Imperial Settl…

In episode 122, Jon wraps up his time in MeepleTown. They talk about games they've been playing Baseball (and Football) Highlights: The Dice Game, Velonimo, Sea Salt & Paper, Sprawlopolis, and Dwellings of Eldervale). They finish out the episode by sharing some of their favorite moments in MeepleTown. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider ratin…

In episode 121, Jon shares some sad news. We talk about games we've been playing (Targi with the expansion, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 Minutes!, Hadrian's Wall, and Bamboo. We finish up the episode with a review of Atiwa. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, …