This week on the Meeple Minded Podcast, Jason and Ant are flying solo (well… duo) while James is off sick and doing his best impression of a discarded Pandemic card. But fear not — we’ve got a stacked show for you:00:00 Intro02:29 Meeple Menu03:43 The Setup Phase – We break down the latest in board game news, including: Ark Nova’s deluxe expansion and its wallet-destroying price tag. CMON’s projected \$6–8 million losses for the first half of 2025 — what does it mean for the industry?12:25 Meeple Moments – We chat about what we’ve been playing lately (spoiler: James played “Sleeping Gods: Tissue Box Edition”).19:38 Cardboard Critique – Our first impressions of Star Wars: Battle for Hoth, the brand-new Days of Wonder release. Is it the epic battle we wanted, or just another trip into the snowy abyss?49:44 Giveaway Draw – We announce the winner of our competition to snag a brand new copy of *Popcorn* by IELLO!---👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: are you excited about Battle for Hoth or do you think it’s another cash-in on the Star Wars license?💬 Join the conversation:Instagram | Facebook | @MeepleMinded🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and wherever you get your board game podcast fix.#BoardGames #Podcast #StarWars #StarWarsBoardGames #ArkNova #CMON #BoardGameNews #MeepleMinded
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Ep 216 Games that make their Mechanics Work Well
On this weeks podcast the boys are back as a trio and wanted to discuss 5 games that made their mechanics work really well. some might say made the game what it is today!please note this episode does suffer with some audio related cut outs but we have done all we can to try to hide these as much as possible.
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Ep 215 Do we expect to much Innovation?
Following a spat of technical issues, the boys are finally back after an unexpected break away, and they are back to discuss if we as gamers expect too much in the way of innovation in game releases?They will also be talking about what has been going on, some games they have been playing recently AND due to his absence a mild ribbing of "the THIRD voice" Antony!
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Ep 214 Day-One Expansions. Good or Bad?
🎙️ Meeple Minded Podcast - Episode 214🧩 Topic: Are Day-One Expansions Good or Bad for Board Games?In this episode, we dive deep into one of the hottest debates in the board gaming community — should expansions be released at the same time as the base game?Is it a smart move that gives players more options? Or is it a greedy cash grab that splits content unfairly?Join us as we explore:✅ The pros and cons of day-one expansions💸 How this trend affects consumer trust and game design🎯 Examples of games that got it right... and others that didn’t👥 Our personal takes + community opinions📣 What do YOU think?Leave a comment and let us know:➡️ Are you pro-expansion at launch or totally against it?🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms💬 Subscribe for more board game chats every week!📍 Follow Meeple Minded:🔗 Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Threads#BoardGames #MeepleMinded #BoardGamePodcast #DayOneExpansion #TabletopGaming #BoardGameCommunity #BoardGameDebate
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Ep 213 Top 5 Two-Player Games
🎲 Top 5 Two-Player Board Games | Jason & Ant's Personal Picks 🎲In this episode of The Meeple Minded Podcast, Jason and Ant dive into their Top 5 Two-Player Board Games — perfect for couples, friends, or rivals looking to outwit each other in tight, tactical showdowns!But before the countdown begins, the guys kick off the show with their usual segment: "Games We've Played Recently", where they share thoughts on the latest titles hitting their tables.Expect passionate opinions, personal favourites, and maybe a few surprises along the way. Whether you're new to two-player games or a seasoned duo, you're sure to discover something to add to your Wishlist.🃏 Got your own favourite 2-player game? Drop it in the comments or let us know on social media — we love hearing from fellow meeples!📌 Subscribe for more weekly board game content, reviews, and discussions from The Meeple Minded crew!#BoardGames #Top5Games #TwoPlayerGames #BoardGamePodcast #MeepleMinded
Welcome everyone to the Meeple minded podcast. This show is for all of you Tabletop hobby lovers out there. We will be talking about all things gaming from board, card, wargames and role play games. And may even just the odd episode of other nerdy topics that we love. Along with our man in the newsroom bringing you all the latest news, Crowdfunding campaigns & Events we think you need to know about.SOOOOO, if you like any type of table top game, Meeple Minded is the podcast for you.
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