The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast
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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.

  1. Episode 86 (Mini): Foolish Fool

    10H AGO

    Episode 86 (Mini): Foolish Fool

    Episode 86 (Mini): Foolish Fool 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 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!

    14 min
  2. Episode 85: Battle of the Beards: Carnegie vs Darwin's Journey

    FEB 12

    Episode 85: Battle of the Beards: Carnegie vs Darwin's Journey

    Episode 85: Battle of the Beards: Carnegie vs Darwin's Journey 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 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!

    1h 2m
  3. Episode 84 (Mini): For Sale

    FEB 5

    Episode 84 (Mini): For Sale

    Episode 84 (Mini): For Sale 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 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!

    16 min
  4. Episode 83: Dice, Engines, and Domination: Space Base vs Valeria: Card Kingdoms

    JAN 29

    Episode 83: Dice, Engines, and Domination: Space Base vs Valeria: Card Kingdoms

    Episode 83: Dice, Engines, and Domination: Space Base vs Valeria: Card Kingdoms 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 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!

    46 min
  5. Special Episode 82 (Trivia): Board Game Mechanisms

    JAN 22

    Special Episode 82 (Trivia): Board Game Mechanisms

    Special Episode 82 (Trivia): Board Game Mechanisms 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! 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!

    38 min

  6. JAN 15

    Special Episode 81: Never Again: Worst Plays of 2025

    Special Episode 81: Never Again: Worst Plays of 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Worst 3 Plays of 2025 Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

    38 min
  7. Episode 80: Don't Bet on It: Hot Streak vs Magical Athlete

    JAN 8

    Episode 80: Don't Bet on It: Hot Streak vs Magical Athlete

    Episode 80: Don't Bet on It: Hot Streak vs Magical Athlete 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 Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

    42 min

  8. JAN 1

    Special Episode 79: Cream of the Crop Top Plays of 2025

    Special Episode 79: Cream of the Crop Top Plays of 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Top 3 Games We Played in 2025 37:32 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

    38 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

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