The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast

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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 headphones and enjoy!

  1. Top 3 board games for non-gaming friends

    03/21/2023

    Top 3 board games for non-gaming friends

    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 worth exploring the hobby is. It's time to show that we can move beyond the Monopoly debacle or fun times with Scrabble dictionary. With these 3 picks you'll be sure to get them hooked on and with all 3 choices catering to a very different type of players I'm sure you'll find something that will be a great fit for you and your friends! If you like this episode, please leave a review as well as find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠Facebook ⁠ ! Should you feel generous, feel free to support me on ⁠Ko-Fi⁠. I hope you enjoyed this episode and till next time!

    15 min

  2. 03/04/2023

    The Journey of One - Alone Among the Stars

    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 be looking at Alone Among the Stars by Takuma Okada. As explained by the author the game is a tabletop roleplaying game about exploring space and experiencing wondrous sights. To explore the vast universe all you need is a standard deck of 52 cards, a d6 die and something to write with and write on, be it a word document or a pen and paper. Are you ready to learn more and explore new planets? Visit Alone Among the Stars on itch and download the copy of a game yourself: https://noroadhome.itch.io/alone-among-the-stars For those of you who’ll go through the review there’s a special something. A mini audio-drama based on my very own adventures with the game. Listen and see what mysteries the vast dark universe has to offer! If you like this episode, please leave a review as well as find me on Instagram or Facebook  ! Should you feel generous, feel free to support me on Ko-Fi. I hope you enjoyed this episode and till next time! Music: Cryptic Sorrow by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sound Effects: Pixabay

    19 min
  3. Cockroach Poker - The party game your friends need to try!

    10/18/2021

    Cockroach Poker - The party game your friends need to try!

    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 creepy crawlies? Whether you have a group of friends who enjoy board games, or you are looking to introduce some new friends into the beautiful world of our hobby, Cockroach Poker might be the game that you've been looking for. With low price and lots of fun that can be explained in less than a minute, it's a perfect starter game for any evening! As you listen to this episode make sure to check out our Facebook Page and our Instagram! We'd love to hear from you guys, so don't be shy and say hi!

    11 min

  4. 10/04/2021

    Goldenstar: The Galactic Tournament - A gamefound preview!

    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 fighting for your fans and reading their fan-mail? Find out in this special episode why this game is worth your attention and why you may want to have a closer look. Make sure to check out the campaign page on Gamefound as the game goes live on 5th of October 2021! You can find out more about the game here!

    24 min
  5. Legend of Drizzt - The D&D board game of delving into the underdark

    09/27/2021

    Legend of Drizzt - The D&D board game of delving into the underdark

    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 it mean the game is lacking? Does it mean it does not deserve a place on your shelf? Listen to this episode and find out why despite it's flaws the game is very deserving of your time!

    20 min

  6. 10/05/2020

    Trapped - Escape room experience in the comfort of your own house

    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 the market Trapped – Escape Room Game Pack. With this really well-priced pack you can get a taste of puzzle-solving escape-room like fun without leaving your house :D  What’s more to want!? If you ever wanted to give it a go but didn’t want to break your bank or simply weren’t sure if it’s your thing before investing time and money into a real escape room this simple yet effective alternative will give you a test of the fun for a fraction of the price. I’ve had the pleasure of playing the hardest level difficulty one on my birthday and if you want to learn more on whether it was as fun as it sounds, listen to this episode and find out! Thanks for listening and as always come back in 2 weeks time for the next episode as we’re back and coming strong! Make sure to visit our social media: https://www.facebook.com/TheDogAteMyMeeplePodcast/posts https://www.instagram.com/thedogatemymeeple/

    16 min

  7. 08/17/2020

    Dining with Dracula A Kickstarter preview - do you have what it takes to take over Dracula's tourist empire?

    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 game Dining with Dracula, which is coming on Kickstarter 18th of August! Yes, we mean as in tomorrow for those of you who decided to give us a listen today. The game is a lovely mix of worker placement and very smart resource management which sets us up as young vampires hungry for Dracula's riches, but most importantly hungry for his tourist empire. Yes, you've heard me correctly, Dracula is not the monstrous beast (not only), but a smart tycoon who's established a tourist operations in his beloved Transylvania. It is up to us to win his favour by showering him with gifts and bribing him to allow use to change the favour we gained, into hard earned glory of victory points. To achieve that we must be smart, plan ahead and utilise the tourists that visited old Drac's hometown. Be wary though, as while senile and wrinkly, he is still hungry and tourists, who do not have to be only our pawns in schemes and do our bidding but can also become Dracula's late snack and our entry ticket to his table. Though if you're not in 'killy mood' few sheep or blood bags will also suffice. If you want to know more (and you absolutely should), listen to this episode and learn why your time and money are worth Dracula's attention! Dining With Dracula Kickstarter page - starting 18th of August 2020! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2fat2fly/dining-with-dracula?fbclid=IwAR2ct7fFhBVmJekFplknQFH84Gz5BObk4AOBSIi9gPAP3g-bOYo8sMu1epg Early bid gets a fancy metal coin with the ever-famous Count so don't wait too long to make up your mind :) Make sure to visit our Facebook page and Instagram to see latest updates about our show and some nice pics of the upcoming stuff! https://www.facebook.com/TheDogAteMyMeeplePodcast/posts https://www.instagram.com/thedogatemymeeple/

    31 min

  8. 07/26/2020

    City Tycoon - a tile laying multiplayer-solo experience?

    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 builder you’ll get a chance to build your own districts, supply them with resources and make sure that the citizens are happy, as it is their happiness that in the end helps you achieve success and win the game. With tile-drafting and 100+ tiles to choose from no two games are the same, with resource purchasing and transportation fees the player interaction can make you some money if you’re smart enough. If no interaction is your kind of thing, fear no more as that’s a fully valid way to play too for those who prefer ‘you play your own and I’ll do my best’ or those who min/max all the games they play! Whether you want to build a nice looking city, make most money or simply put some tiles and play with cubes, the game has got you covered. Have a listen to find out if that’s your cup of tea or perhaps a title you should avoid! Either way, I’ll be happy to be your companion for the twenty-odd minutes and I hope you’ll find it useful. As always, enjoy and take care!

    25 min
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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 headphones and enjoy!

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