The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

The Rating the Rankings train keeps moving! This time we’re looking at BGG’s #21–30, breaking down the games, questioning some of their placements, and talking about which ones we’d move up or down. Then we bring back the snake draft for another round of board game bragging rights. Who built the better list?  (Check out Episode 97, 108 for the series "Rating the Rankings)

Special Episode 119 (Rating the Rankings): BGG 21-30

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:22 BGG #21-30

49:04 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!

DNUP is on the table for this mini review, and we’re breaking down everything from the gameplay to the fun factor. We’ll give you the good, the bad, and our honest take after playing it. Would we play DNUP again? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Episode 118 (Mini): DNUP

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 DNUP

02:24 DNUP: The Good

08:13 DNUP: The Bad

15:16 DNUP: Collector's Corner

16:25 DNUP: 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!

Two games, one universe, and a whole lot of mechs! This week we’re putting Scythe against Expeditions in a battle that pits a beloved strategy classic against its spiritual successor. Which one gives us the better experience at the table? There’s only one way to find out!  Join us for this week's Battle of the Funnest Showdown!

Episode 117: Mech vs Mech: Scythe vs Expeditions

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:08 What's on your table?

11:42 Scythe

34:28 Scythe: Collector's Corner

35:33 Scythe: Final Thoughts

40:35 Expeditions

01:01:09 Expeditions: Collector's Corner

01:02:33 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!

In this mini episode, we’re heading behind the counter for a taste of Soda Jerk! We give you a quick rundown on how the game plays, what we enjoyed, and whether it deserves a spot at your next game night.  Enjoy!

Episode 116 (Mini): Soda Jerk

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction

00:52 Soda Jerk

02:08 Soda Jerk: The Good

09:31 Soda Jerk: The Bad

13:39 Soda Jerk: Collector's Corner

14:20 Soda Jerk: 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!

This week we're proving that great board games don't need a giant box as Tenby and Forest Shuffle go head-to-head. From building up a seaside town in Tenby to creating powerful combinations of trees, animals, and wildlife in Forest Shuffle, both games give you plenty to think about without taking over your table. Which small-box game packs the biggest punch?  Let's find out in this week's Battle of the Funnest Showdown!

Episode 115: Small Box, Big Punch: Forest Shuffle vs Tenby

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:09 What's on your table?

09:11 Forest Shuffle

25:16 Forest Shuffle: Collector's Corner

26:38 Forest Shuffle: Final Thoughts

28:39 Tenby

42:39 Tenby: Collector's Corner

43:34 Tenby: Final Thoughts

46:49 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!