A board games podcast featuring a group of diverse friends who offer their takes on the latest and greatest board games to hit their table and face them off 1v1 in the “Battle of the Funnest” Showdown.
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Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Episode 98: Living the Theme: Obsession vs Rock Hard 1977
Some board games have a theme pasted on top. Others pull you completely into their world. That’s what this week is all about. Today, we’re diving into two games that don’t just give you actions to take… they give you a life to live. In Rock Hard: 1977, you’re chasing fame, sleep deprivation, and your next big gig in the gritty world of late-70s rock. In Obsession, you’re managing servants, social status, and scandal in high society England. By the end of the episode, we’ll decide which game does the better job of making players forget they’re sitting at a table… and start believing they’re living another life!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Topic of the Day!
06:32 Obsession
27:09 Obsession: Collector's Corner
29:55 Obsession: Final Thoughts
32:04 Rock Hard 1977
44:19 Rock Hard 1977: Collector's Corner
44:57 Rock Hard 1977: Final Thoughts
47:35 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!
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