The Broken Meeple

The Broken Meeple

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The Broken Meeple - a UK Board Games blog and podcast that reports on board and card games. Reviews, Top 5/10 lists, or just anything that's on my mind! One thing is for sure - I don't hold back and will speak my mind! In addition to this podcast I have a YouTube channel that showcases review videos and Top 10 lists. Please feel free to check them out!

5 DAYS AGO

Broken Meeple Podcast 128 - Too Generous

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 128 - Was I Too Generous? Let's play Devil's Advocate and flip the last podcast on its head. Are there games I ranked a 10 previously that perhaps I was too generous with my rating? *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 127 - Was I Too Harsh? ► https://youtu.be/RlTlWsrkMP4 Episode 126 - Happy New Year ► https://youtu.be/Q7Pt-uHFGsk *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 07:50 - Fishing 15:34 - Luz 24:30 - Was I Too Generous? #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #2026 #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

1h 11m
29 JAN

Podcast 126 - 2026 Anticipated Games

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 126 - Nothing To Look Forward To? Like I said, not doing anticipated lists, so let's take a brief look at 2026 to see if anything is of interest coming up..........oh.............it doesn't look good. In addition I'll take a first impressions look at Railway Boom...........yes..........I've played it. *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 125 - Reviewing 2025 ► https://youtu.be/gEl1z35HXhw Episode 124 - Fixed Turns or Variable Turns ► https://youtu.be/zxbW8uEpUJ8 *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 05:03 - Railway Boom First Impressions 26:24 - Nothing To Look Forward In 2026? #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #2026 #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

56 min
29 JAN

Broken Meeple Podcast 127 - Forgiveness

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 127 - Can I Forgive These Games? Updates, Handycon and then as I'm running out of ideas, let's look at some games that I've rated as low as a 1 in the past and decide whether I'm willing to forgive and raise their ratings up a bit. *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 125 - Reviewing 2025 ► https://youtu.be/gEl1z35HXhw Episode 126 - Happy New Year ► https://youtu.be/Q7Pt-uHFGsk *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 08:50 - Kienda 17:56 - Handycon 21:40 - Forgiveness #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #2026 #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

1h 10m
15/12/2025

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 125 - Revisiting The 2025 Anticipated List

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 125 - Revisiting The 2025 Anticipated List I don't want to do any more Anticipated Lists any more so for the last time ever, let's look back on the Anticipated List for 2025 that I did at the start of the year and see what's what. Seems after all that honestly, anticipated lists are ............ kind of pointless. *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 122 - Essen Review Aftermath ► https://youtu.be/FKFTI29Oj6c Episode 124 - Fixed Turns or Variable Turns ► https://youtu.be/zxbW8uEpUJ8 *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Thoughts On The Channel for 2026 15:30 - Reflecting on 2025 21:33 - Revisiting the Anticipated List for 2025 (why such lists are pointless) #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #xmas #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

1h 8m
30/11/2025

Episode 124 - Do You Want Fixed Turns or Variable Endgames?

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 124 - Do You Want Fixed Turns or Variable Endgames? My plays at Gridcon 6 followed by a question to discuss? With all the games coming out that have fixed turns/rounds with no variation - do I like this format and if not, what is a better alternative? *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 122 - Essen Review Aftermath ► https://youtu.be/FKFTI29Oj6c Episode 121 - Am I Embarassed To Be A Gamer ► https://youtu.be/TUE6QGuWyCo *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Channel Updates 16:04- Gridcon 6 38:13 - Fixed or Variable Turns? #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #videogames #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

1h 2m
16/11/2025

Episode 123 - Are We Embarrassed To Be Gamers?

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 123 - Are We Embarrassed To Be Gamers? Two discussions about games I've played for Taverns of Tifen....whatever and Europa Universalis which I finally crossed off my bucket list. Then a question has daunted me for a while - am I embarrassed to call myself a board gamer and YouTube critic? *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 122 - Essen Review Aftermath ► https://youtu.be/FKFTI29Oj6c Episode 121 - Essen Preview 2025 ► https://youtu.be/4BBtMu4VkPU *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Channel Updates 14:05- Taverns of Tifenhal 21:54 - Europa Universalis 39:34 - Am I Embarrassed To Be A Youtube Gamer? #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #videogames #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

59 min
02/11/2025

Episode 122 - Essen 2025 Aftermath

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 122 - Essen 2025 Aftermath Let's discuss Essen 2025, what I got up to, working with Dranda Games and above all, all of the shiny review copies that you can look forward to me doing videos on over the next several months! *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 120 - Other Game IP's as Tabletop ► https://youtu.be/hN3iWi6NuyM Episode 121 - Essen Preview 2025 ► https://youtu.be/4BBtMu4VkPU *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Channel Updates 07:08 - Essen 2025 In General 20:05 - Essen Review Copies Discussion #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #videogames #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

1h 12m
05/10/2025

Episode 121 - Essen Preview 2025

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 121 - Essen Preview 2025 & Regrets As well as some games I've played lately, a long loyal Patreon has asked me what other video game IP's would I like to see as tabletop form especially given the recent trend of such releases. Well let's put some thoughts out there! *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live! If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel! kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple Referral Code: 02610323 MEEPLE COFFEE REFERRAL LINK - 5% off your order www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=Yhl9kXP7S9bg-k SHIRTS AND MERCH STUDIO MERCHANDISE - T-Shirts galore! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ShirtsAndMerchStudio RENT SHUFFLE AND ROLL REFERRAL LINK Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at: rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/ Code: - BrokenMeeple50 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI Episode 120 - Other Game IP's as Tabletop ► https://youtu.be/hN3iWi6NuyM Episode 117 - BGG Top 100 (100-51) ► https://youtu.be/5ebEACJIvrg *************************************** Who Am I? One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game. The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure). I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos! *************************************** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction, Prague & Channel Updates 10:52- Deep Regrets 25:11 - Essen 2025 General 46:06 - Essen 2025 Games #brokenmeeple #essen #bgg #videogames #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #meeple #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames *************************************** Useful Links Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

1h 43m

The Broken Meeple - a UK Board Games blog and podcast that reports on board and card games. Reviews, Top 5/10 lists, or just anything that's on my mind! One thing is for sure - I don't hold back and will speak my mind! In addition to this podcast I have a YouTube channel that showcases review videos and Top 10 lists. Please feel free to check them out!

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