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Welcome to 'The Dog ate my Meeple' podcast where I share my love for board games with you in a series of reviews, interviews, discussions and all things tabletop! Buckle up and give it a go, why not consider a new board game in your collection during your commute, just be careful so your beloved pets do not get their paws on them and do not much our titular Meeple! Get ready to roll some dice, lay some tiles, place some workers and embark on an amazing board game adventure with us! Get your ...
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In this episode we're taking a closer look at my top 3 recommendations for games to play with people who aren't part of your typical group. If you're looking to invite some new friends and get them hooked on our beloved hobby, these three will be superb choices to not only show them what the whole hobby is about but also show how vast, fun and wort…
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The Journey of One - Alone Among the Stars
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This is the first episode in a new series called ‘The Journey of One’ in which I’ll cover solo role-playing games of all types, be it complex full-system RPG’s or be it smaller indie journaling games. This is all about the love for single player storytelling, role-playing and simply having a good time. In the inaugural episode of the series, we’ll …
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Cockroach Poker - The party game your friends need to try!
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Hello everyone! In this mini-sode I'm talking about one of my favourite (if not favourite) party games that I currently hold in my collection. Cockroach Poker is a simple card game that has very little in terms of poker rules, but holds significantly more similarities in terms of bluffing. Will you be able to lie your way out of collecting the cree…
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Goldenstar: The Galactic Tournament - A gamefound preview!
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In this very special episode we have a preview look at Goldenstar: The Galactic Tournament, an upcoming asymmetric deck builder in which you take part in a galactic tournament to beat all of the opponents and claim the title of the grand winner! Will you be brave enough to walk into the arenas, fight for trophies and glory? Do you feel like fightin…
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Legend of Drizzt - The D&D board game of delving into the underdark
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The legendary drow ranger Drizzt Do’Urden is coming to life on your tabletop in this review of Legend of Drizzt by Wizards Of the Coast. Whether it is the adventurers lifestyle, the unexplored underdark or simply life of adventure for which the Dungeons & Dragons is well known for, the board game brings you 'a fraction' of the experience. But does …
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Trapped - Escape room experience in the comfort of your own house
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Hello fellow board gamers! First of all massive apologies for sudden disappearance but certain work-related and life-related things had me sidetracked for a decent amount of time and with the current pandemic things are different for all of us. The good news is! WE’RE BACK and today it’s an interesting episode as we are looking at a new entrant on …
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Dining with Dracula A Kickstarter preview - do you have what it takes to take over Dracula's tourist empire?
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Hello everyone :) As you can see, this week we are not delivering on the promise of 'Beginner friendly games' as voted by you, but we have a great reason for it! While our notes and thoughts on great intro-games will remain and can wait, this could not. Thanks to kindness of 2Fat2Fly Games we've been given a chance to play their new upcoming board …
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City Tycoon - a tile laying multiplayer-solo experience?
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Hello fellow gamers ! In the eight episode of our second season I’m having a closer look at a game which I believe very few people know but may be something worth your attention. I’m talking about City Tycoon from Rebel, your friendly Polish publisher (no association with the podcast whatsoever :D ). In this tile-drafting and tile-laying city build…
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Dark Souls The Board Game - Video grindfest on your tabletop
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Hello everyone ! After slightly longer than anticipated break we're back and we're bringing you the promised content. In this episode we're looking at the game that you have chosen in the last Instagram vote, the tabletop adaptation of the unforgiving video game Dark Souls. If you'd like to learn more how Steamforged Games adapted the computer clas…
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The Godfather: Corleone's Empire - When Italian mob meets worker placement and area control
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Hello everyone :) We are sorry for the wait but the voted episode is finally up and as chosen by you on our Instagram it's all about the mafia. In this episode I'm having a closer look at the Godfather: Corleone's Empire by Eric Lang published by ever-famous CMON. It is a 'minis on a map' game for which Mr. Lang is very famous for but one that has …
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Elder Sign - Race against time with Eldritch Symbols and dice at it's core
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Hello everyone! In today’s episode I’m having a look at yet another game set in the ever-famous Lovecraftian Arkham Chronicles universe. This time it is our job to collect the Elder Signs and make sure that none of the ancient one’s will grow strong enough to wake and go through the portal to our world. As investigators we will investigate every co…
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Infinity The Game - how to make cyberpunk skirmish right
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Hello fellow gamers! In today's episode Michael and I are looking at the amazing skirmish wargame called Infinity and produced by Corvus Belli. If you're a fan of Akira, Ghost in the Shell or love the anime/manga aesthetics then Infinity is for you. Delve deep into the 24th century and discover what the future of mankind has to offer with great cor…
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Cthullhu goes 'cards' - Arkham Horror Living Card Game
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Hello everyone :) We're back with some more Cthulhu and this time it's all about the cards. We are having a quick look at FFG's Arkham Horror LCG, which pits a 1-4 investigators against a whole plethora of enemies of the Mythos, be it cultists, ghouls or star spawns the game has got you covered. If you ever wanted to experience the coop of Mansions…
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In today's episode we're looking at the ever famous Machi Koro. A simple card based engine building game in which players compete as mayors to be the first to build a series of monuments, thus showing their Mayoral prowess. If you're looking for a cute looking, simple to learn and enjoyable game, look no further. Make sure to listen to this week's …
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Starting Season 2 - Warhammer Quest Adventure Card Game
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In the first episode of the season 2 we are not only giving you an overlook of what’s to come in the upcoming episodes but there’s also our very first review of 2020, which is Warhammer Quest Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games! If you ever felt like dungeon crawling in a card format, look no further get your trusty backpack filled with potions and f…
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Hello fellow board gamers! In today's episode I'm having a quick chat on the topic of playing solo, all of you who play board games on your own (be it because you like it, it's hard to find time when everyone's available or simply lack a good gaming group) it's your time to shine. I will briefly cover my own experience of playing board games solo a…
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Hello fellow listeners ! In today's episode I'm (Omar) having a closer look at the 2008 Co-operative classic board game Pandemic. For many of people it is a modern classic, yet I was not so quick to play it and only got myself a copy 2 years ago. If you want to get a closer look on why this might be a game for you, or perhaps why so many people cal…
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Hello fellow board gamers! It’s Omar here, going solo again as lately with our busy schedules it’s been difficult to meet up for a proper recording session with Mike, but fear not for soon we’ll be back with more content for you guys ! With the upcoming release of ever-famous top BBG dungeon-crawling giant Gloomhaven I thought it might be a good ti…
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Let's roll some dice - Chupacabra Dice, Beyond The Gates of Antares Dice Game and Pizza Party
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Hello fellow board games 😊 In today’s episode I’m alone, as Mike’s been unavailable for the recording being busy with work stuff, and talking about a game genre that many seem to know but few play often. Today we’re having a look at few of the dice games. I’ll have a very quick look at Steve Jackson’s Chupacabra dice, Warlord’s Beyond The Gates of …
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Hello everyone and welcome to our first ever SPECIAL episode which features me, Omar and Mike in our very first audiodrama. I personally always wanted to try it out and Mike’s once he heard of it was on board straight away, so I will not be lying by saying that we both enjoyed doing it and, if you like it and find it entertaining, will be happy to …
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Hello again it's Omar and Mike again this time talking about FFG's newest fantasy adventure board game set in the Lord of the Rings universe. We're talking of course about promised Journey's in Middle Earth. A lovely adventure game from 1 to 5 players where we set off to an adventure as some of the iconic characters such as Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli …
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Today in our very special episode me and our guest Michael (of Berserk's Painting Studio) are having a look at the upcoming Kickstarter game, from Dead Alive Games, called Omicron Protocol. Kickstarter is coming May 20th so add the date to your calendar because in the this episode we give you plenty of reasons to consider backing Omicron Protocol! …
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Hello everyone, In today's episode I provide you with a closer look at one of my recent purchases which is Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle. We will delve deeper into the world of Witchcraft and Wizardry and see what challenges lie ahead in the lovely deck builder set in the Harry Potter Universe. As a Potterhead I talk about the game itself, the mecha…
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In the very first Banter episode we have guest host Michael of Berserk Painting Studio joining us to discuss our love for Mansions of Madness, why it's a game you should definitely try and what we both love about. Without further ado, expect chaotic chat, random banter, lots of jumping around the game related topics and some doggy steps in the back…
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Hello fellow board gamers. In this video I'm having a closer look at a game which I consider a modern classic of board gaming. If you play board games yourself I'm sure you must've heard of it before, or even already own a copy. If you have never heard of Ticket to Ride, then make sure to listen to the episode as I am sure you will see why the game…
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In the very first episode of 'The Dog ate my Meeple' podcast you'll get a chance to meet your host and we'll have a quick look at Jungle Speed a lovely part game for all ages which offers some eye-boggling fun.
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