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

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Ten games. Thousands of ratings. Endless arguments. Today, we enter the sacred list: BoardGameGeek’s top 10. Some of these are masterpieces… some might be a little overrated. Either way, we’re ranking, critiquing, and maybe stirring the pot just a bit.  Afterwards we do our first ever draft where each host picks what games they would take out of the top 10 in a snake draft as we compete to earn your votes on who drafted the best!  Thanks as always for the listens and spreading the word!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:27 BGG Top 10

37:52 The Draft

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Welcome back! This week, we’ve got a showdown that pits cosmic elegance against confectionery chaos. Galactic Cruise promises five-star experiences in zero gravity, while Sweet Lands delivers a bright, candy-filled world of playful competition. We’re throwing them into the ring to see which one actually satisfies. Space luxury or sugar rush—what’s it going to be? Listen in as these 2025 Heavy Euros battle for victory!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Topic of the Day!

06:07 Galactic Cruise

24:45 Galactic Cruise: Collector's Corner

26:09 Galact Cruise: Final Thoughts

27:46 Sweet Lands

46:04 Sweet Lands: Collector's Corner

47:48 Sweet Lands: Final Thoughts

50:02 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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Before the first move is made, before alliances are broken, before someone flips the table—there’s one critical question: who goes first? And apparently, board game designers have decided the answer should involve astrology, recent meals, or your proximity to a houseplant. Today’s trivia episode is all about starting player rules—the good, the bad, and the ‘why does this exist?’ Let’s find out who really deserves to go first.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Chris's 10 Trivia Questions (Starting Player Rules) Play along with us!

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In today's episode are friends working together… or secretly plotting against each other? This episode dives into Kinfire Council and Archipelago, two games that handle teamwork very differently. Expect laughs, tough choices, and a debate over which one creates the best game night chaos.  Only one can come out victorious as we battle them off in our Battle of the Funnest Showdown!  Enjoy!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Topic of the Day!

10:30 Kinfire Council

32:04 Kinfire Council: Collector's Corner

33:40 Archipelago 

47:21 Archipelago: Collector's Corner

48:15 Archipelago: Final Thoughts

52:00 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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Today we’re taking to the skies with First in Flight, a game all about pushing the limits of early aviation. It’s fast, it’s clever, and it might just surprise you with how tense those first few seconds off the ground can feel. Let’s see if this one soars… or stalls on the runway.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:03 First in Flight

02:36 First in Flight: The Good

06:50 First in Flight: The Bad

12:16 First in Flight: Final Scores

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In today's episode we’re heading deep into the forest—but don’t forget your coat, because things are about to get cold. That’s right, we’re putting Everdell head-to-head with its frosty counterpart, Everdell: Silverfrost.

This one’s more than just vibes—it’s a true test of design. We’re comparing the cozy, streamlined engine-building of the original against the expanded systems and icy twists Silverfrost brings to the table. Does the classic still deliver the tightest, most satisfying experience, or has the new contender evolved the formula into something even better?

Only one game earns the win—let’s find out into today's battle of the funnest showdown!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Topic of the Day!

10:20 Everdell Silverfrost

21:54 Everdell Silverfrost: Collector's Corner

23:47 Everdell Silverfrost: Final Thoughts

25:53 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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We crown a champ! It's part 2 of our epic Meeple Madness Tournament with the Final 8 teams battling it out to see who shall come out on top!  Enjoy!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:06 Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament - Final 8 Games

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It’s March… which means chaos. Not on the court—but on the table. Inspired by March Madness, we’re seeding this past year's winners of our Battle of the Funnest Matches into one brutal bracket.  Upsets will happen, favorites will fall, and legacies are on the line. This is Meeple Madness 2026!  Want to fill out a bracket before you listen?  Print one out here: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Fifth-Meeple-Board-Game-Podcast-61558676691506/

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament

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In this episode we're talking about games we're glad we played once ... but never want to play again. Plus, we're honored to be joined by Tim, one of the hosts of Board Game Hot Takes!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Guest Host: Tim from Board Game Hot Takes

02:11 Interview with Tim

12:47 One and Done Board Games

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Today we’re taking a quick look at Take Time, a cooperative puzzle game from Libellud. In this one to four player experience, you’ll be placing cards around a clock face while trying to solve a series of increasingly tricky logic challenges.  See what our crew thinks about this unique co-op!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Take Time

02:34 Take Time: The Good

08:03 Take Time: The Bad

11:51 Take Time: Final Scores

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Two heavy euros enter: Great Western Trail and Maracaibo. We compare route optimization and deck refinement against exploration and campaign progression. Only one can claim the Pfister crown.

It’s cowboys versus captains in a cardboard clash for bragging rights. We argue over cows, ships, buildings, and bonus tiles like our reputations depend on it. By the end, someone walks the plank—or rides off into the Kansas City sunset.

Timestamp:

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Topic of the Day!

06:46 Great Western Trail

19:49 Great Western Trail: Collector's Corner

21:05 Great Western Trail: Final Thoughts

22:49 Maracaibo

38:08 Maracaibo: Collector's Corner

39:40 Maracaibo: Final Thoughts

41:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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Today we’re spotlighting Foolish Fool, a fast-paced card game packed with quick turns and playful tension. Everyone’s trying to dodge becoming the round’s fool, which leads to light strategy, cheeky moves, and just enough chaos to keep the table buzzing. Listen in to see what we think about this small box game!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Foolish Fool

02:07 Foolish Fool: The Good

07:43 Foolish Fool: The Bad

10:08 Foolish Fool: Final Scores

13:40 Bloopers

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Welcome to Episode 85! Today we’re throwing down two heavyweight Euro titans — Carnegie vs Darwin’s Journey. Industrial empire building meets evolutionary exploration. Steel rails or sailing ships? Ruthless efficiency or carefully crafted engine growth?

Both games bring deep strategy, tough decisions, and long-term planning to the table — but which one delivers the tighter design, stronger progression, and more satisfying path to victory? Let’s break it down and find out which beard reigns supreme!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Topic of the Day!

04:48 Carnegie

22:26 Carnegie: Collector's Corner

23:02 Carnegie: Final Thoughts

26:08 Darwin's Journey

43:13 Darwin's Journey: Collector's Corner

44:12 Darwin's Journey: Final Thoughts

45:18 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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In this mini review, we take a look at For Sale, the fast-paced auction card game that’s become a staple of the hobby. We break down its two-phase gameplay, why it works so well as a filler, and whether its simple design still holds up today. Quick, clever, and full of tense decisions — find out what we think about this classic game.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:56 For Sale

02:16 For Sale: The Good

09:11 For Sale: The Bad

11:52 For Sale: Final Scores

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Both games promise satisfying engine-building and dice-driven decisions—but which does it better? We break down Space Base vs. Valeria: Card Kingdoms and see which system really earns its victory points in this battle of the funnest showdown.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Topic of the Day!

07:18 Space Base

17:11 Space Base: Collector's Corner

17:54 Space Base: Final Thoughts

19:55 Valeria: Card Kingdoms

29:58 Valeria: Card Kingdoms: Collector's Corner

30:28 Valeria: Card Kingdoms: Final Thoughts

34:14 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

45:55 Bloopers

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How well do you really know game mechanics? In this trivia-style episode, we dive into worker placement, design complexity, and the language gamers use—inviting listeners to play along as we break down what makes these systems tick.  Thanks for listening! Enjoy

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Chris's 15 Trivia Questions (Mechanisms) Play along with us!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Worst 3 Plays of 2025

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Topic of the Day!

04:24 Magical Athlete

13:35 Magical Athlete: Collector's Corner

14:40 Magical Athlete: Final Thoughts

16:22 Hot Streak

27:24 Hot Streak: Collector's Corner

27:51 Hot Streak: Final Thoughts

30:02 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

41:29 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Top 3 Games We Played in 2025

37:32 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Toy Battle

02:43 Toy Battle: The Good

08:42 Toy Battle: The Bad

15:07 Toy Battle: Final Scores

21:45 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Topic of the Day!

08:22 A Listener Review!

09:10 Honey Buzz

22:41 Honey Buzz: Collector's Corner

24:52 Honey Buzz: Final Thoughts

27:22 Apiary

41:37 Apiary: Collector's Corner

42:11 Apiary: Final Thoughts

44:24 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

58:51 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!)

01:24 Pete's 10 Trivia Questions

31:45 Our Final Scores

33:11 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Topic of Discussion

04:49 Shadows over Camelot

18:17 Shadows over Camelot: Collector's Corner

18:53 Shadows over Camelot: Final Thoughts

21:34 Nemesis

39:22 Nemesis: Collector's Corner

39:51 Nemesis: Final Thoughts

42:35 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

55:40 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Trinket Trove

02:33 Trinket Trove: The Good

10:12 Trinket Trove: The Bad

13:37 Trinket Trove: Final Scores

17:35 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:45 Topic of the Day!

07:12 David's #5

09:13 Pete's #5

12:43 Chris's #5

15:15 Daniella's #5

17:56 David's #4

20:58 Pete's #4

24:16 Chris's #4

26:32 Daniella's #4

29:08 David's #3

33:13 Pete's #3

36:00 Chris's #3

38:57 Daniella's #3

41:20 David's #2

44:15 Pete's #2

47:40 Chris's #2

50:07 Daniella's #2

53:20 David's #1

57:06 Pete's #1

01:01:00 Chris's #1

01:05:34 Daniella's #1

01:09:47 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Topic of the Day!

06:08 Chris's #10

09:36 David's #10

12:04 Pete's #10

15:14 Daniella's #10

18:03 Chris's #9

20:21 David's #9

23:48 Pete's #9

26:05 Daniella's #9

27:33 Chris's #8

30:09 David's #8

32:08 Pete's #8

34:36 Daniella's #8

37:23 Chris's #7

40:02 David's #7

41:09 Daniella's #7

42:54 Pete's #7

46:28 Chris's #6

49:55 David's #6

51:30 Daniella's #6

53:31 Pete's #6

56:48 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Topic of the Day!

05:14 Pete's #15

09:00 David's #15

12:16 Chris's #15

15:36 Daniella's #15

19:26 Pete's #14

21:58 David's #14

25:17 Chris's #14

27:07 Daniella's #14

29:11 Pete's #13

30:53 David's #13

32:31 Chris's #13

35:28 Daniella's #13

37:52 Pete's #12

39:43 David's #12

41:38 Chris's #12

43:51 Daniella's #12

46:07 Pete's #11

47:19 Daniella's #11

48:25 David's #11

49:49 Chris's #11

52:08 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Friday the 13th

02:39 Friday the 13th: The Good

06:02 Friday the 13th: The Bad

10:22 Friday the 13th: Final Score

15:02 Bloopers

*Friday the 13th is also known as Poison by Reiner Knizia

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:11 What's new on our tables!

13:12 Leave us a review!

13:26 SETI

29:49 SETI: Collector's Corner

30:32 SETI: Final Thoughts

32:21 Shackleton Base

49:35 Shackleton Base: Collector's Corner

50:40 Shackleton Base: Final Thoughts

53:39 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:09:43 Bloopers

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction

01:07 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!)

01:35 Seth's 15 Trivia Questions

34:26 Our Final Scores

35:33 Bloopers

Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll put your trivia up on our podcast in the future (10 questions minimum| 15 questions max) as always play more board games!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:17 What's new on our tables!

08:18 Leave us a review!

08:37 Harmonies

19:13 Harmonies: Collector's Corner

20:02 Harmonies: Final Thoughts

22:43 Spectacular

38:59 Spectacular: Collector's Corner

39:51 Spectacular: Final Thoughts

42:25 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

52:35 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Schadenfreude

02:07 Schadenfreude: The Good

08:11 Schadenfreude: The Bad

11:33 Schadenfreude: Final Score

14:37 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Topic of the Day!

08:00 Follow and Subscribe

08:37 Endeavor: Deep Sea

27:56 Endeavor: Deep Sea Collector's Corner

29:06 Endeavor: Deep Sea Final Thoughts

33:03 Endeavor: Age of Sail

58:16 Endeavor: Age of Sail Collector's Corner

59:01 Endeavor: Age of Sail Final Thoughts

01:01:51 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:17:24 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Straw

02:22 Straw: The Good

06:31 Straw: The Bad

10:43 Straw: Final Score

14:26 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Guess that Game (1 Star Reviews)

06:52 Century Golem

21:17 Century Golem: Collector's Corner

21:56 Century Golem: Final Thoughts

24:24 Canvas

39:20 Canvas: Collector's Corner

39:56 Canvas: Final Thoughts

42:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

55:08 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Skull

02:33 Skull: The Good

06:58 Skull: The Bad

12:08 Skull: Final Score

15:46 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Topic of the Day!

05:48 Help us Grow, Leave a Review!

06:08 Everdell

26:34 Everdell: Collector's Corner

27:21 Everdell: Final Thoughts

31:32 Wondrous Creatures

52:54 Wondrous Creatures: Collector's Corner

53:51 Wondrous Creatures: Final Thoughts

57:27 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:15:43 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Rebirth

02:23 Rebirth: The Good

08:01 Rebirth: The Bad

18:06 Rebirth: Final Score

22:11 Follow and Subscribe

22:39 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Topic of the Day!

05:44 Help us Grow, Leave a Review!

06:03 Vale of Eternity

23:13 Vale of Eternity: Collector's Corner

23:42 Vale of Eternity: Final Thoughts

27:15 Res Arcana

42:01 Res Arcana: Collector's Corner

42:29 Res Arcana: Final Thoughts

46:05 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

59:58 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:04 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!)

01:29 David's 10 Trivia Questions

15:58 Our Final Scores

17:02 Follow and Subscribe

17:33 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Topic of the Day!

06:16 Follow and Subscribe

06:51 Summer Fling #3

17:06 Summer Fling #2

30:31 Summer Fling #1

45:28 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Scout

02:43 Scout: The Good

07:56 Scout: The Bad

11:36 Scout: Final Score

14:37 Follow and Subscribe

15:04 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:07 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

06:20 Incan Gold

15:37 Incan Gold: Collector's Corner

16:37 Incan Gold: Final Thoughts

19:20 Flip 7

30:58 Flip 7: Collector's Corner

32:24 Flip 7: Final Thoughts

34:45 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

48:06 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:53 Sea Salt & Paper

02:48 Sea Salt & Paper: The Good

08:58 Sea Salt & Paper: The Bad

14:06 Sea Salt & Paper: Final Score

17:14 Follow and Subscribe

17:41 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:36 Origins 2025: New Experiences

12:21 Origins 2025: Best Takeaways

21:05 Origins 2025: Exhibit Hall

31:01 Origins 2025: Publisher Spotlights - Restoration Games, Gamehead, Bezier

41:27 Origins 2025: Misses

56:43 Origins 2025: All the Games We Played!

01:14:18 Origins 2025: Purchases (Chris's Cup is Back!)

01:23:19 Origins 2025: Final thoughts

01:26:30 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Doomlings

02:36 Doomlings: The Good

07:02 Doomlings: The Bad

12:40 Doomlings: Final Score

17:20 Follow and Subscribe

17:52 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Topic of the Day!

07:17 Follow and Subscribe

07:48 Black Forest

25:59 Black Forest: Final Thoughts

29:39 Revive

49:03 Revive: Final Thoughts

52:14 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:07:47 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Trio

02:07 Trio: The Good

06:25 Trio: The Bad

11:32 Trio: Final Score

13:52 Follow and Subscribe

14:19 Blooper

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

06:22 Follow and Subscribe

06:59 Empire's End

24:04 Empire's End: Final Thoughts

28:14 Moon Colony Bloodbath

47:54 Moon Colony Bloodbath: Final Thoughts

54:30 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:10:37 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:43 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!)

01:30 Chris's 10 Trivia Questions

08:25 Chris's 10 Trivia Answers

14:43 Our Final Scores

16:07 Follow and Subscribe

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:24 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

05:36 Follow and Subscribe

06:04 Castle Combo

17:55 Castle Combo: Final Thoughts

21:20 Faraway

32:07 Faraway: Final Thoughts

35:38 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

49:38 Bloopers

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:44 Lure

02:30 Lure: The Good

08:23 Lure: The Bad

13:50 Lure: Collector's Corner

15:58 Lure: Final Score

18:25 Follow and Subscribe

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00:00 Introduction

01:09 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

04:59 Follow and Subscribe

05:36 Clank!

25:21 Clank! Final Thoughts

28:22 The Quest for El Dorado

40:42 The Quest for El Dorado: Final Thoughts

45:55 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:03:03 Bloopers!

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00:00 Introduction

01:11 The Gang

02:38 The Gang: The Good

08:14 The Gang: The Bad

12:22 The Gang: Collector's Corner

13:19 The Gang: Deluxified

14:15 The Gang: Final Score

17:48 Follow and Subscribe

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00:00 Introduction

01:02 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

04:54 Follow and Subscribe

05:38 Tzolk'in

21:44 Tzolk'in: Final Thoughts

24:27 Keyflower

39:44 Keyflower: Final Thoughts

44:32 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:00:06 Bloopers!

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00:00 Introduction

01:11 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

05:18 Follow and Subscribe

05:40 Elite 8

38:38 Final 4

54:02 Championship Matchup

01:08:54 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:54 Sweet 16 continued...

01:34:13 Wrap Up for the Elite 8

01:36:28 Bloopers!

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00:00 Introduction

01:07 Topic of the Day!

07:06 Meeple Madness Tournament!

57:31 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:16 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

05:30 Follow and Subscribe

05:56 A Listener Review!

07:04 Bomb Busters

20:10 Bomb Busters: Final Thoughts

24:32 LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game

38:12 LOTR The Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game: Final Thoughts

41:24 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

55:16 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:19 Buy, Borrow, or Burn!

04:36 A Listener Review!

06:14 Castles of Burgundy

22:14 Castles of Burgundy: Final Thoughts

24:59 Grand Austria Hotel

41:22 Grand Austria Hotel: Final Thoughts

45:03 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

58:18 Bloopers!

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00:00 Introduction

01:03 Topic of the Day!

13:10 Follow and Subscribe

13:42 Cardboard Crush #3

25:28 Cardboard Crush #2

41:02 Cardboard Crush #1

01:00:33 Honorable Mentions

01:01:56 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:02 Topic of the Day!

05:26 Follow and Subscribe

06:03 Aquatica

22:10 Aquatica: Final Thoughts

25:58 Concordia

46:58 Concordia: Final Thoughts

51:28 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:03:08 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:04 Topic of the Day!

04:50 Follow and Subscribe

05:21 Codenames

17:43 Codenames: Final Thoughts

20:29 Decrypto

32:31 Decrypto: Final Thoughts

34:19 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

46:03 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:20 Topic of the Day!

08:17 Follow and Subscribe

09:06 Bottom 3!

47:47 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:18 Topic of the Day!

05:00 Follow and Subscribe

05:36 Agricola

22:20 Agricola: Final Thoughts

24:57 Viticulture

40:58 Viticulture: Final Thoughts

44:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

55:35 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:04 Topic of the Day!

06:07 Ark Nova

24:40 Ark Nova: Final Thoughts

27:56 Terraforming Mars

44:03 Terraforming Mars: Final Thoughts

46:34 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

58:07 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:14 Topic of the Day!

05:29 Recent Reviews

06:09 Lords of Waterdeep

20:57 Lords of Waterdeep: Final Thoughts

24:21 Champions of Midgard

42:11 Champions of Midgard: Final Thoughts

46:23 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

57:55 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:06 Topic of the Day!

05:02 Recent Reviews

05:53 Brass: Birmingham

21:59 Brass: Birmingham Final Thoughts

25:53 Nucleum

47:30 Nucleum: Final Thoughts

49:57 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

59:59 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:20 Topic of the Day!

05:30 Follow and Subscribe

06:37 Eldritch Horror

22:12 Eldritch Horror: Final Thoughts

24:37 Fury of Dracula

34:40 Fury of Dracula: Final Thoughts

37:08 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

46:00 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:39 Daniella's #5

06:10 Chris's #5

08:10 Pete's #5

12:01 David's #5

13:15 Daniella's #4

15:56 Chris's #4

19:25 Pete's #4

23:37 David's #4

26:17 Daniella's #3

29:16 Chris's #3

31:08 Pete's #3

35:55 David's #3

38:02 Daniella's #2

40:54 Chris's #2

42:53 Pete's #2

44:35 David's #2

48:03 Daniella's #1

50:17 Chris's #1

55:14 Pete's #1

01:01:35 David's #1

01:05:51 Follow and Subscribe

01:06:35 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

00:51 Chris's #10

03:14 Pete's #10

06:42 David's #10

10:13 Chris's #9

12:31 Pete's #9

16:47 David's #9

19:47 Chris's #8

22:36 Pete's #8

24:27 David's #8

26:42 Chris's #7

30:52 Pete's #7

32:39 David's #7

37:48 Chris's #6

40:10 Pete's #6

45:26 David's #6

47:13 Follow and Subscribe

48:00 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

02:19 Pete's #15

04:49 David's #15

08:49 Chris's #15

10:48 Pete's #14

13:48 David's #14

16:27 Chris's #14

18:35 Pete's #13

21:51 David's #13

24:36 Chris's #13

26:17 Pete's #12

29:34 David's #12

34:05 Chris's #12

36:29 Pete's #11

42:05 David's #11

43:59 Chris's #11

46:41 Follow and Subscribe

47:07 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:29 Topic of the Day!

04:00 Bruges

21:55 Bruges: Collector's Corner

24:54 Bruges: Final Thoughts

28:02 Glory to Rome

44:50 Glory to Rome: Collector's Corner

48:22 Glory to Rome: Final Thoughts

50:52 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:02:53 Follow and Subscribe

01:03:24 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

00:57 Topic of the Day!

04:45 Follow and Subscribe

05:22 Orleans

20:42 Orleans: Collector's Corner

22:14 Orleans: Final Thoughts

25:49 Altiplano

45:04 Altiplano: Collector's Corner

46:32 Altiplano: Final Thoughts

50:02 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:02:26 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

00:49 Topic of the Day!

03:55 Summer Fling #3

19:58 Summer Fling #2

39:15 Summer Fling #1

01:01:54 Summer Fling Honorable Mentions

01:10:05 Follow and Subscribe

01:10:38 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:05 Topic of the Day!

09:57 Follow and Subscribe

10:35: Castles of Mad King Ludwig

31:24: Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Corner

33:13: Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Final Thoughts

36:20: Foundations of Rome

53:10: Foundations of Rome: Collector's Corner

55:11: Foundations of Rome: Final Thoughts

59:44: Battle of the Funnest Showdown!

01:13:20: Bloopers!

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00:00 Introduction

01:02: Topic of the Day!

08:27 Follow and Subscribe

09:02 Alien Frontiers

27:50 Alien Frontiers: Collector's Corner

29:11 Alien Frontiers: Final Thoughts

32:52 Kingsburg

54:27 Kingsburg: Collector's Corner

56:30 Kingsburg: Final Thoughts

59:40 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:13:44 Bloopers!

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00:00 Introduction

00:45 Topic of the Day!

05:50 Follow and Subscribe

06:10 Origins: New Experiences

16:52 Origins: Kickstarters we sampled - Coalition Councils of the Republic, Sugar Works, Parks and Potions, Natera: New Beginning

39:58: Origins: Takeaways/Highlights/Misses

01:16:04 Origins: Has anyone seen Chris's Cup?

01:18:30 Origins: Purchases

01:24:02 Origins: Final Thoughts

01:26:07 Origins: Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:26 Topic of the Day!

05:34 Follow and Subscribe

06:05 Shout Out!

06:56 Dune Imperium

32:40 Dune Imperium: Collector's Corner

34:18 Dune Imperium: Final Thoughts

37:45 Lost Ruins of Arnak

01:00:31 Lost Ruins of Arnak: Collector's Corner

01:02:13 Lost Ruins of Arnak: Final Thoughts

01:06:29 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:21:56 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:13 Topic of the Day!

06:21 Follow and Subscribe

07:11 Downforce

22:25 Downforce: Collector's Corner

25:02 Downforce: Final Thoughts

27:27 Camel Up

40:33 Camel Up: Collector's Corner

45:16 Camel Up: Final Thoughts

48:14 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:01:59 Meet us at Origins 2024

01:02:55 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:02 Topic of the Day!

08:17 Follow and Subscribe

08:36 Shout Out!

10:12 Architects of the West Kingdom

27:36 Architects of the West Kingdom: Collector's Corner

28:53 Architects of the West Kingdom: Final Thoughts

30:40 Lockup a Roll Player Tale

49:51 Lockup a Roll Player Tale: Collector's Corner

51:23 Lockup a Roll Player Tale: Final Thoughts

53:12 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

1:03:48 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:32 Topic of the Day!

08:16 Follow and Subscribe

08:45 El Grande

25:33 El Grande: Collector's Corner

28:08 El Grande: Final Thoughts

31:32 Shogun

52:06 Shogun: Collector's Corner

53:39 Shogun: Final Thoughts

55:58 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

1:05:40 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

00:41 Topic of the Day!

10:13 Follow and Subscribe

10:55 Making a Board Game Podcast

57:57 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:10 Topic of the Day!

06:49 Follow and Subscribe

07:30 Wingspan

30:08 Wingspan: Collector's Corner

31:55 Wingspan: Final Thoughts

35:22 Earth

50:47 Earth: Collector's Corner

52:07 Earth: Final Thoughts

56:28 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:06:56 Bloopers

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:25 Meeple Madness Tourney Time!

01:31:17 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:06 Topic of the Day!

10:35 Follow and Subscribe

11:10 The Quacks of Quedlinburg

29:12 The Quacks of Quedlinburg: Collector's Corner

31:21 The Quacks of Quedlinburg: Final Thoughts

33:20 Longshot: The Dice Game

47:27 Longshot: The Dice Game: Collector's Corner

48:38 Longshot: The Dice Game: Final Thoughts

50:56 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:01:37 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:00 Topic of the Day!

06:59 Follow and Subscribe

07:27 7 Wonders

23:58 7 Wonders: Collector's Corner

25:15 7 Wonders: Final Thoughts

27:29 It's a Wonderful World

45:20 It's a Wonderful World: Collector's Corner

46:12: It's a Wonderful World: Final Thoughts

49:02 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

58:12 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

00:53 Topic of the Day!

06:43 Follow and Subscribe!

07:10 Shout Out!

08:40 Cardboard Crush #3

22:24 Cardboard Crush #2

38:04 Cardboard Crush #1

59:40 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:20 Poll Time!

08:04 Shout Out!

08:45 Follow and Subscribe!

09:35 Cascadia

33:56 Cascadia: Collector's Corner

35:36 Cascadia Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

37:14 World Wonders

57:15 World Wonders: Collector's Corner

58:45 World Wonders Thumbs up or Down at 5 Players

01:00:58 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:04:30 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:15 Topic of the Day!

05:54 Follow and Subscribe!

06:36 Railroad Ink

29:09 Railroad Ink: Collector's Corner

31:47 Railroad Ink: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

34:04 Welcome To...Your Perfect Home

54:07 Welcome To: Collector's Corner

55:31: Welcome To: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

57:56 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:00:42 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:09 Poll Time!

09:12 Follow and Subscribe!

09:55 Ticket to Ride: Europe

36:53 Ticket to Ride: Europe Collector's Corner

37:49 Ticket to Ride: Europe Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

40:37 Trekking the World

01:11:25 Trekking the World: Collector's Corner

01:12:30 Trekking the World: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

01:16:08 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:19:58 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:06 Poll Time!

12:21 Follow and Subscribe!

13:11 Heat: Pedal to the Metal

46:41 Heat: Collector's Corner

50:09 Heat: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

52:31 Rallyman: DIRT

01:18:00 Rallyman: Collector's Corner

01:19:25 Rallyman: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

01:21:52 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

01:25:11 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:14 Topic of the Day!

08:53 Follow and Subscribe!

09:45 Modern Art

33:54 Modern Art: Collector's Corner

35:45 Modern Art: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

37:22 Ra

57:13 Ra: Collector's Corner

58:25 Ra: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

1:00:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

1:04:53 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:11 Poll Time!

05:38 Follow and Subscribe!

06:33 Cat in the Box

27:25 Cat in the Box: Collector's Corner

29:40 Cat in the Box: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

31:54 The Crew Mission Deep Sea

52:00 The Crew Mission Deep Sea: Collector's Corner

53:10 The Crew: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

55:32 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

59:15 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:43 Poll Time!

06:18 Follow and Subscribe!

07:01 Horrified

26:30 Horrified: Collector's Corner

27:42 Horrified: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

30:14 Betrayal at House on the Hill

52:38 Betrayal at House on the Hill: Collector's Corner

53:37 Betrayal at House on the Hill: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

55:54 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

59:41 Bloopers

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00:00 Introduction

01:09 Poll Time!

07:14 Follow and Subscribe!

08:06 Isle of Cats

30:35 Isle of Cats: Collector's Corner

33:42 Isle of Cats: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

37:19 Planet Unknown

55:54 Planet Unknown: Collector's Corner

58:26 Planet Unknown: Thumbs Up or Down at 5 Players

1:00:19 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

1:04:10 Bloopers

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