In episode 215, Dean and Deron talk about some recent plays(10 Days in the USA & ito) and discuss board game news. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro03:39     10 Days in the USA08:33     ito13:47     News Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 214, Dean and Deron talk about all the games they played at TN Game Days Spring 2025 as well as their experiences at the con.  If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 213, Dean and Deron go through and vote on their March Madness bracket for board game themes. Do do work and travel constraints, Dean was unable to release this episode last week as planned, and he is very sorry.  If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 212, Dean and Deron discuss their recent plays (Monumental & The Vale of Eternity) and share their top beige board games. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro03:04     Monumental09:31     The Vale of Eternity17:00     Top 5 Beige Board Games Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 211, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Rustling Leaves, For Glory, and Merlin Big Box) and review Finspan. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00     Intro04:13     Rustling Leaves11:18     For Glory20:54     Merlin Big Box29:29     Finspan Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 210, Dean and Deron talk about 2024 games and give their collective games of the year. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00     Intro02:49     Lookback at Anticipated Games of 202406:07     Trends15:06     Big Moments in Gaming18:48     MeepleTown Residents Games of the Year30:49     New to Us Games34:56     Top 15-1139:54     Unplayed Wishlist44:29     Most Played45:19     Most Thematic46:22     Best Art47:29     Best Components49:00     Best Solo49:55     Best 2-Player50:50     Best Co-Op52:25     Best Card Game53:29     Best Party Game55:23     Best Family Game56:44     Best Strategy Game57:51     Best Advanced Strategy59:45     Biggest Surprise01:01:35  Best Experience01:03:36  MeepleTown Games of the Year Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 209, Dean and Deron both share their top 10 board games released in 2024. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9  Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro02:39     Top 10 Board Games of 2024 Spoilers listed below..........Dean's list07:44     10. Captain Flip13:21      9. Nova Roma 17:10      8. River Valley Glassworks22:20      7. Flip 701:01:01   6. Dune: War for Arrakis52:19      5. Arcs34:11      4. Andromeda’s Edge41:47      3. Endeavor: Deep Sea48:21      2. Lord of the Rings Duel57:25      1. Wyrmspan Deron's list10:21     10. The Mandalorian: Adventures13:21      9. Nova Roma19:19      8. Boop the Halls25:41      7. Rebirth28:11      6. Unconscious Mind31:39      5. Star Wars: Unlimited37:17      4. Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game45:07      3. DCEASED: Gotham City Outbreak52:19      2. ARCS01:01:01   1. Dune: War for Arrakis Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 208, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Fishing and Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game) and review Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro03:30     Fishing10:14     Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game19:40     Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 207, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (The Gang & Call To Adventure: The Stormlight Archive) and talk about the games they are looking forward to playing that release this year. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or  www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro03:37     The Gang11:41       Call To Adventure: The Stormlight Archive20:02     Top 5 Anticipated Board Games of 2025 Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 205, Deron talks about recent plays (Gnoming A Round & Contra: The Board Game). Dean and Deron also compare Panda Spin and Scout. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro05:00     Gnoming A Round10:39     Contra: The Board Game21:38     Showdown between Panda Spin & Scout Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 205, Deron talks about recent plays (Dice Masters & Legends of Slepy Hollow). Dean and Deron also share recent news in the board gaming world. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro05:39     Dice Masters17:07     Legends of Sleepy Hollow27:53     News Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 204, Deron talks about recent plays (Merchants & Marauders and Nemo's War: The Ultimate Edition). Dean and Deron also look back at their 2024 resolutions while setting their new goals for 2025. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro05:40     Merchants & Marauders14:45     Nemo's War: The Ultimate Edition23:55     2024 Resolutions Recap41:15     2025 Resolutions Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 203, Dean and Jon (that's right, you heard me correctly) talk about recent plays (Faraway and Alien Frontiers X) and have a couple showdowns between Lord of the Rings Duel v. 7 Wonders Duel and Wyrmspan v. Wingspan.  If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro11:52     Faraway17:57     Alien Frontiers X26:38     Showdown Intro27:00     Lord of the Rings Duel v 7 Wonders Duel40:34     Wyrmspan v. Wingspan Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 202, Dean and Deron share recent plays (Flip 7, Cockroach Poker, & Hey, That's My Fish!) and talk about their top 5 favorite MeepleTown moments. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro10:19     Flip 715:17     Cockroach Poker20:10     Hey, That's My Fish!26:42     Top 5 MeepleTown Moments Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 201, Dean and his children, Elias and Oliver, join the podcast to review Junior Detective & LEGO Monkey Palace. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro02:28     Junior Detective13:41      Monkey Palace Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 200, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Middle Ages, 12 Days, & Green Team Wins: Holiday Party) and share Christmas games they wish existed. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro12:23     Middle Ages18:02     12 Days22:35     Green Team Wins: Holiday Party28:49     Top 5 Christmas Games We Wish Existed To celebrate our 200th episode, please let us know your favorite MeepleTown moment! You can let us know in Discord or send and email text or audio file: meepletownmail@gmail.com  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 199, Dean and Deron discuss recent plays (Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, & Rebirth) and respond to board gaming news. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro04:32     Home Alone08:14     National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation10:58     Rebirth17:20     MeepleTown News Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 198, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (12 Days, Survive The Island, & Endeavor: Deep Sea) and review Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro08:04     12 Days13:09     Survive The Island24:19     Endeavor: Deep Sea34:28     Mille Fiori: The Masterpieces* Review *Review copy provided by publisher Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 197, Dean and Deron give you suggestions for board games to buy in several different categories. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Connect with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro07:30     2-Player Games12:59     Solo Games19:47     Party Games24:44     Cooperative Games31:42     Family Games38:00     Advanced Games47:06     Christmas Games Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In episode 196, Dean and Deron talk about recent plays (Disney Lorcana, Daitoshi, & Thunder Road: Vendetta – Carnival of Chaos) and share their top 5 food themed board games. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. 00:00     Intro06:44     Disney Lorcana10:47     Daitoshi*23:43     Thunder Road: Vendetta – Carnival of Chaos 32:24     Top 5 Food Themed Board Games *Review copy provided by publisher Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!