Where Do The Meeples Go?

End of the Year 2016 with Gamewire Warrior, Bebo-Episode 41

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:44:43 +0000

The year 2016 is coming to a close. It has been a wonderful year for the Where Do The Meeples Go? crew, and we reflect back on some of those great times in this episode. We also have Bebo from Gamewire on to give us the scoop on the most popular board games from BGG Con 2016.

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You can find our guest, Bebo, on Twitter and Instagram @gamewirewarrior or her youtube channel here.

We will see you all in 2017. In the mean time follow our Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo for updates on what we are playing.

GM Round Table-Episode 40

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 03:58:08 +0000

Tara and Phil had been swapping notes on running RPGs. This got us thinking about bringing in our friends and sharing all of our experiences of running a game with our listeners. We are joined by Veronica of Cthulhu & Friends and Alex of S.H.U Podcast to discuss their game mastering styles and some advice for future game masters.

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You can find our guests on Twitter, Alex is @happypuke and his podcast is @SHUpodcast. Veronica is @TypicalVeronica and her podcast is @CaFPodcast.

Holiday Gift Guide-Episode 39

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:35:55 +0000

Ahead of the holiday shopping season we have released our 2016 board game gift guide! Each of our hosts has selected a category to give thier recommendations in and we all contribute to the "2 player game" category.

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You can find our Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo or email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com.

Return to Camp Death pt. 2-Fiasco Actual Play-Bonus Episode

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:37:02 +0000

The teens are back in town! the investigation takes some of our characters to the local town and other begin working on the fence from last year.

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We are joined by some amazing guest Andrew Manson from Board with Life (@AndrewKManson on Twitter), Alex Cater form SHU podcast (@happypuke on Twitter), and Ethan Gallardo from the upcoming movie Ingress(@ethanGallardoVA on Twitter)

Return to Camp Death pt. 1-Fiasco Actual Play-Episode 38

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 01:11:06 +0000

In 1985 Camp Clearwater had quite the summer. Campers went missing, fences were built, and stuffed bears were used as weapons. Listen as our hosts and guest travel to Camp Clearwater the very next year to find what new mysteries are lurking.

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Halloween 2016 -Episode 37

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 02:56:15 +0000

A season characterized by haunted houses and costume shops set up in vacant storefronts, we put a special emphasis on playing our spookiest board games. We also dedicate a portion of the episode talking about the things that scare us the most.

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Find us on social media at our handle @meeplesgo on Twitter and Instagram.

Essen 2016 Preview-Episode 36

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 23:54:10 +0000

735 games adorn the Board Game Geek Essen Spiel Preview list and we have combed through it to find the games we are most excited about. Annette, also known as nettersplays, has joined our three loser hosts to bring in more board game coverage!

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Nettersplays does some really great reviews on her youtube channel link here. You may also find her and Instagram and Twitter @netterplays.

Kraftwagen-Episode 35

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 01:09:59 +0000

Do the wheels on the early 1920's German automobile go round? Well yes, that's how cars work. Michael, Tara, and Phil take on the role of German automobile manufacturers during our play of Kraftwagen! Hosts also discuss the intricacies of board gaming monarchies.

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Star Crossed Games-Episode 34

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 22:33:58 +0000

Games that we can not seem to leave our gaming shelves are what we are calling our star crossed lovers. We loved them and acquired them for a certain reason but our friends and families cant seem to see what we see in them.

Tara is still working through Pandemic Legacy, Phil is cant figure out if he likes druids or not and expresses his desire to be a moon priestess.

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Find on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo.

Most Wanted-Episode 33

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 12:48:24 +0000

In this episode of "Where Do the Meeples Go?" Tara and Phil get sidetracked talking about Alien video games, Tara lists some dares she would never do, and shots are fired at Big Trouble in Little China.

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Monsterhearts Part 4-Episode 32

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:57:32 +0000

How will the party go now that the lights are out? Rebeqah puts the moves on Lex, while Cora teams up with Becca and Neville to fix the power outage. Lex goes on a hunt to find out who or what is really causing problems.

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Find our guest on Twitter: Nika is @nika_howard, Bijaya is @ethnicninja, Kym is @kymcattys. Your Master of Ceremonies is Tara at @tara__tea

Gen Con 2016 Recap with Rum and Board-Bonus Episode

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 18:21:57 +0000

Meryl and Haak from Rum and Board joined Phil and Michael on the third day of Gen Con 2016 to talk about their experience so far. We talk about convention fears, sweat lodges, and RPGs all while crammed in a small room overlooking the gaming room.

Rum and Board is a Youtube series featuring the live board game playthroughs and custom cocktails for each game. Find their channel here and follow them on social media @rumandboard

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Gen Con 2016 Day #1 Recap-Bonus Episode

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 03:23:37 +0000

Gen Con 2016 has been a whirlwind so far. Phil and Michael found time to talk with our friends from Instagram. Steph, Tracy and Mandi from the To Die For Games came on to tell us about their first trip to Gen Con, share some stories of Canadian designers and the games they have acquired on the show floor.

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Our guests can be found on their website at todieforgames.ca or on Twitter @TheGamesTeacher, @TheGaming_Maven and @boardgamerpinup. If you are at Gen Con tweet at us @meeplesgo and we will try to play games!

Gen Con 2016 Preview-Episode 31

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 12:47:57 +0000

Indianapolis, Indiana will be popping off next week due to Gen Con 2016! Michael and Phil will be there to soak in all the glory and con stench. However Tara will not be able to come to the convention but has crafted a list of board games for us to bring back to her.

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Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn-Episode 30

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:15:16 +0000

Our hosts have returned from Geekly Con 2016 relatively unharmed. Conventions allow us to play several games in a short amount of time. Tara won a copy of Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn and that is the first game we selected for our Card Game Series.

Michael, Phil and Tara take a deep dive into the Ashes system and break the game down for you listeners. We will be looking at different card games in the future. If you have a particular favorite please reach out to us on social media, we can be found on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo

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One Night Ultimate Werewolf DAYBREAK Playthrough-Episode 29

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 03:37:11 +0000

We suppose now we have created a tradition of playing a One Night Ultimate Werewolf game at Geekly Con. Michael, Phil, and Tara are joined by Dave, Valerie, and Meeples Go intern Will to play the Daybreak expansion to One Night Ultimate Werewolf. It is always fun to lie to your friends face, just hope they don't tear it off with their razor sharp claws!

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Twitter is the best place to find our guest. Dave is at @DaveRollinsArt, Valerie is @ValeriesAwesome, @RollWill_ is Will. You can always find our podcast on social media @meeplesgo.

Bonus Episode -Monsterhearts Part 3 Abridged

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:57:08 +0000

MC Tara and the girls play another game of the Monsterhearts campaign. We catch up with Rebeqah, Cora and Lex during their first week back at Wintercrest High. Rebeqah throws a party and channels Oprah, Lex shows her sensual side to Rebeqah and Shad, and Cora brings a new follower to the trickster!

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We will be back with more full episodes of Monsterhearts soon! Follow us on Twitter @meeplesgo to stay up to date!

Gabbin with the Gals-Episode 28

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:16:25 +0000

Episode 28 finds us as friends catching up on our lives. We talk about mini painting, fear of unfinished wood, and Overwatch. We were honored to Michael's mother drop by and do our intro.

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Reddit-Episode 27

Tue, 31 May 2016 02:39:14 +0000

The subreddit for board games is chockablock full of engaging and rewarding topics. Michael and Phil picked out some their favorite topics and discussed it on the episode. The Spiel des Jahres nominees were announced recently and we give our thoughts on the interesting Kennerspiel nominations.

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You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @meeplesgo. You may also email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com. Thank you to Ian for creating our wonderful logo and KAtie for our opening music.

Picnic Games-Episode 26

Tue, 17 May 2016 00:54:03 +0000

With the weather getting warmer and warmer, we begin to think about spending more time outside. This episode Phil and Michael take a look at what games we would take to a picnic or cook out. An intervention for Michael is also held for his cheese curd addiction.

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You can email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com if you have comments about the games we talked about. We can be reached on Twitter @meeplesgo or you can look at some sweet board game pictures over on our Instagram page @meeplesgo.

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2 Player Only Games-Episode 25

Tue, 03 May 2016 12:46:31 +0000

Episode 25 of "Where Do The Meeples Go?" looks at two playeronly games! Phil and Michael sat down to play four games includingOnitama, Mr. Jack, Bottom of the 9th, and Jaipur. Michael alsotalks about tattered quilts and Phil thinks he's found the nextTicket To Ride.

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2016 Most Anticipated Games-Episode 24

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:34:32 +0000

We are a few months into the year and we are starting to get a good picture of the board games that will be released in 2016. Our hosts have handpicked their choice for the most anticipated of the year. Tara gives both the boys a heart attack, Phil is still talking about Dead of Winter, and Michael wants to isle hop.

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If you want to talk to us about board games send an email to meeplesgo@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo. Thank you to Ian and Katie for making our logo and intro music.

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Video Games We Wish Were Board Games-Episode 23

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 02:26:08 +0000

After Cool Mini Or Not announced it would be publishing a Bloodborne card game, we started thinking about other video games we wish were board games. Tara wants to help in a hospital with her blue suede shoes, Michael belts some opera to save the world and Phil wants more minis!

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Japanisode-Episode 22

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 01:53:18 +0000

From Hanafuda to Go and the anime based on those, Transformation Sequence Podcast helps guide our hosts to Japan related games. Everyone stares in jealousy of Michael's copy of Iki, Kym and Vince battle in Go and over pandas, while Ben and Tara gush over Tokaido.

Thank you to the lovely Transformation Sequence Podcast for guest staring on this episode. You can go listen to all of their episodes here: http://www.transformationsequencepod.com/ and show them some love on twitter @sequencepod

We can be found on twitter @meeplesgo if you would like to email us your thoughts on any board game at all, send one here meeplesgo@gmail.com

"...and then, we held hands" Speed Date- Episode 21

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:15:29 +0000

I get angry at how calm my partner acts: distant because they are happy. Our three hosts played rounds of "...and then, we held hands" board game with each other and gave our experiences. These playthroughs yielded some very interesting results. Phil and Tara talk about two different Vital Lacerda games and Michael defends the earth from meteors in Meteors.

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If you liked our hosts playing games with each other and giving their experiences. Give us you feeback via iTunes or Stitcher reviews or email us directly at meeplesgo@gmail.com. You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo.

Board With Life Season 2 Interview/Game of Things

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 04:22:10 +0000

Tara, Phil and Michael sat down with Chris, Nikki and Donald from Board With Life to talk about Season 2 and play A Game of Things! Should we have played a game about intimately knowing your friends with people we had never met before? You will have to listen to find out for yourself. But seriously, Board with Life is a amazingly funny web series about a board game group. Season 2 premiered on 2/29 and will have new episodes every Monday.

Find Season 2 of Board With Life on youtube.com/moonratmedia

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Email questions to meeplesgo@gmail.com or find us on social media @meeplesgo

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Monsterhearts Actual Play Part 2-Episode 20

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 04:35:17 +0000

The second part of our Monsterhearts brings the drama of a tumblr self post with no notes in an audio form. Listen as 3 supernatural bad girls work their way through high school.

This episode will contain violence, same-sex relations and strong language so if that's not your thing, please skip over this episode. This podcast is NSFW.

Thank you to our guests Kym (@kymcattys), Nika (@Nika_Howard), Bijaya (@ethnicninja). You all were wonderful and we can not thank you enough for being on!

Monsterhearts Actual Play Part 1-Episode 19

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:29:35 +0000

This week Tara hosts special guest Bijaya, Kym, and Nika to play Monsterhearts. This RPG is unique in that players struggle with sexuality and identity in a world where monsters lurk in the shadows and high school locker rooms. This episode will contain violence, same-sex relations and strong language so if that's not your thing, please skip over this episode.

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Follow the wonderful guests on Twitter at the following: Bijaya @ethnicninja, Kym @kymcattys, Nika @Nika_Howard

Check out http://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts/ to purchase the game for yourself!

Podcast and Chill-Episode 18

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:32:10 +0000

2016 is here and we are back! Our lovely hosts Michael, Tara and Phil talk about many different things all while taking it easy. Michael tries his hand and other body parts at Dungeon Fighter. Tara and Phil gush over Above and Below but most of this episode is user submitted questions. We thank you very much for submitting those!

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If you would like to talk to us you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo. Submit emails to meeplesgo@gmail.com. If you would like to find our host individually on Twitter Michael is @thefeistytaco, Phil is @canada_phillip, Tara is @Tara__Tea

Board Game News January 20th

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 01:23:14 +0000

Phil is back with news about our next episode, Sushi Go Party, and Star Wars Rebellion.

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Find us on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo or email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Board Game News for January 5th 2016

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:26:53 +0000

Could we see "Fearsome Floors of Mad King Ludwig"? Phil gives his speculations as well as news for the week of January 5th,2016.

Send in your questions for the mailbag segment to meeplesgo@gmail.com or @meeplesgo on Twitter and Facebook.

Winter Break

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

No new episode this week. We are on winter break to spend time with our families. We hope you have good holidays, see you in 2016!

You can still talk to us on Twitter @meeplesgo or you can see what games we have been getting as gifts over on Instagram. We are @meeplesgo on there as well.

2015 Wrap Up-Episode 17

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 04:33:00 +0000

The ball drops signalling the release of a new episode. Our last regularly scheduled episode for 2015 is a reflection on 2015. Podcast stats, our game of the year, and 2016 resolutions are the topics for this episode. Big plans are in place for 2016 and we tease some of those plans.

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If you like us and would like to help us, a big way to do that is by rating us on iTunes or spreading the word on social media. We are on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo.

Holiday Gift Guide 2015-Episode 16

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:44:25 +0000

Looking for the perfect gift for the gamer in your life? Our holiday gift guide can help lead you to the ideal gift. We have broken them down into several different categories such as stocking stuffers, thematic, euro gaming, 2 player games and many more!

The Geek List on BGG for our gift guide is at the following: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/199964/holiday-gift-guide-2015-where-do-meeples-go-podcas

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Feed back on the new format of the show would be much appreciated you can send it to us via Twitter @meeplesgo or email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com.

BGG Con Wrap Up-Bonus Episode

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:21:39 +0000

BGG Con has come and gone. Tara and Will tell their experiences for the final days of the convention. Tara shows what's up her sleeve in Trickerion. A spooky ghost of bad gameplay experiences haunts them during Mysterium.

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BGG Con 2015 Day 2 Recap-Bonus Episode

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 23:54:35 +0000

The second day of BGG Con involved several games for Will and Tara. A stroll into the "Hot Games" section brought them upon Food Chain Magnate. A fun in depth look boar d game about 1950's restaurant wars.

If you want to see all the games Tara is playing at BGG Con 2015 you can follow our Twitter and Instagram pages @meeplesgo.

BGG Con Day 1 Recap-Bonus Episode

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:20:55 +0000

What do bottles of liquor, blood sucking and four punches have in common? They are all experiences Tara and Will had during the first day of Board Game Geek Con 2015! If you are at BGG Con be sure to stop and say hello to Tara.

The Dice Game-Episode 15

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 04:13:10 +0000

Where Do the Meeples Go? The Dice game is here! Grab the dice that correspond to your favorite host and roll them. Will it be Michael dice and Tara dice for editing points or Phil dice that do something(what does he do around here?). All the euro action of hosting a podcast in a quick dice form!

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Find us on Twitter @meeplesgo or email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com

Fiasco Camp Death Live Play FINALE-Bonus Episode

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:00:08 +0000

The exciting conclusion to our Fiasco live play is here! What will the tilt have in store for our young campers? Who with make it out alive? Who will make out with each other?

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Thank you to our special guest Caleb(@TheCalebG) and Alex (@happypuke). We encourage you to go listen to their podcasts. Caleb runs The RPG Academy which is a wonderful resource for RPGs. Alex runs S.H.U., which is a live play Fate based RPG, as well as DCW, a discussion of the television shows Arrow and The Flash.

You can follow us on Twitter or Instagram @meeplesgo or you can email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com.

BOO!

Fiasco! Camp Death Live Play-Episode 14

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 02:28:52 +0000

The long, scorching days of summer at Camp Clearwater give way to foggy, murder filled nights! Someone, or something, is killing camp counselors. Could it be one of our hosts, Phil, Michael or Tara? Perhaps our guests this week, Alex and Caleb? You can find out by listening to Fiasco played using the “Camp Death” playset.

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Please follow our wonderful guests on social media. Alex is @Happypuke and Caleb is at @TheCalebG on Twitter.

Spooky Halloween Special-Episode 13

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 02:17:55 +0000

A beer spilt on a new game, a missing meeple, cards fraying! Frightful thoughts indeed. Where Do The Meeples Go? is happy to bring you our Halloween 2015 episode. The hosts give their lists for their favorite Halloween games. Michael and Tara also enjoy some Big Gulps while Phil tries a Vincent Price imitation.

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Essen Spiel 2015 Preview-Episode 12

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 01:05:55 +0000

The Essen Spiel is a board gaming convention taking place in Essen, Germany. 2015 looks to be a big year for the convention with over 700 titles on the Board Game Geek preview. Phil, Michael and Tara select their most anticipated games debuting.

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Send us what games you are excited for on Twitter or Instagram by contacting us at @meeplesgo. You can also send an email to meeplesgo@gmail.com to ask us questions you may have.

2015 Board Game Draft-Episode 11

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:13:59 +0000

It’s always board game season, however we are in fantasy football season. This inspired us to “draft” our favorite board games in 8 different categories. Once a game was picked, it was off the list. Show us your picks! Tweet them to us @meeplesgo using #boardgamedraft. Here is how our draft broke down:

Deck Building

Tara: Star Realms

Michael: Arctic scavengers

Phillip: Marvel Legendary

Adam: Mage Knight

Area Control

T: AquaSphere

M: Discworld

P: Triassic Terror

A: Quantum

Tile Placement

T: Patchwork

M: 1901

P: Cacoa

A: Galaxy Trucker

Dice Rolling

T: Nations The

M: Kingsburg

P: Discoveries

A: Space Cadets Dice Duel

Worker Placement

T: Agricola

M: Tzolk’in

P: Viticulture

A: Last will

Thematic

T: Mansions of Madness

M: Alchemists

P: Twilight Imperium 3^rd Edition

A: Cosmic Encounter

Engine Building

T: Lewis and Clark

M: Roll for the Galaxy

P: La Isla

A: Suburbia

Gateway Games

T: Camel Up

M: Catan

P: Terra Mystica

A: Machi Koro

Board Game Terms-Bonus Episode

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:34:57 +0000

Board gaming has quite a bit of terminology. This bonus episode is perfect for newcomers to get up to speed in the hobby. If you have other terms we can help define for you, reach out to us on Twitter @meeplesgo or email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com

Cooperative Games-Episode 10

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 02:30:07 +0000

As gamers, we are competitive. Occasionally though, rather than competing with each other, we will try to beat a bigger opponent, the game. Today we are talking about games that are purely co op, no betrayer mechanic or hidden objectives. We also answer a question about maintaining your board game collection as you travel and explore the world!

Gen Con 2015 Recap-Episode 9

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 03:52:16 +0000

The Where Do The Meeples Go? crew has returned from Gen Con 2015! This week Phil flips out over Flick ‘Em Up, Tara tells us about her time as a mad scientist, and Michael swims upstream for New York 1901.

We want to thank Modiphius Entertainment, Tasty Minstrel Games, and Plaid Hat games for speaking with us at the convention. You can download those interviews in the links below.

Tasty Minstrel

Modiphius

Plaid Hat

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Small Talk-Episode 8

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 03:18:23 +0000

Phil and Michael bro out this week with a basket of board game topics! Find out why board games have lead Phil to sex shops. Michael tries to guess when the first gun was invented and why we think robot turtles are children's future.

Our contest to win a copy of Flip City by Tasty Minstrel Games is going on until August 15th, 2015. You can find out how to enter by going to our Instagram page, @meeplesgo. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes.

Gen Con 2015 Tasty Minstrel Games

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 15:39:19 +0000

Gen Con coverage is coming to a close for us. We are going out with a bang! Tasty Minstrel Games is here to talk about Cthulhu Relms, Steamworks, and Gold West. Steamworks and Gold West sold out within the first day and Cthulhu Relms was moving quickly.

On August 11th, an expansion for Scoville, titled Scoville Labs, will be going live on Kickstarter. Tasty Minstrel Games is also doing the upcoming reprint for Luna by Stefan Feld.

CONTEST ALERT! We are having a contest giving away a copy of Flip City by Tasty Minstrel Games. Head over to our Instagram page (@meeplesgo) to find out how you can enter to win!

Gen Con 2015 Modiphius Entertainment

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 20:10:02 +0000

Continuing our Gen Con 2015 coverage we have an interview with Chris Birch from Modiphius Entertainment. We talk about the Thunderbirds board game designed by Matt Leacock. Modiphius also brought along many roleplaying games such as Mutant Year Zero, Achtung Cthulhu!, and Mindjammer.

A strong future awaits Modiphius with upcoming releases for Robert E. Howard's Conan and John Carter.

Gen Con 2015 Plaid Hat Interview

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:32:13 +0000

Live from the GenCon showroom floor, Where Do The Meeples Go? brings you an interview with Plaid Hat Games.

We talk with Issac Vega about the release of Ashes: Rise of The Phoenixborn and the upcoming stand alone game in the Dead Of Winter universe. We also hear hints of the future releases.

Jerry Hawthorne, designer of Mice and Mystics, tells us about his upcoming release, Tail Feathers. We learn about the unique combat sytem and more on how the game ties into the Mice and Mystics universe.

Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo. if you have any questions shoot us an email: meeplesgo@gmail.com

Board Games for RPG Newcomers- Episode 7

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:09:48 +0000

There is a gap between board games and role playing games. Even though they are often spoken about at the same time they are not directly related to each other. If you are a board gamer looking to try role playing games for the first time, then we have a selection of games that can bridge the gap between the two.
If you have other suggestions for games why don’t you shoot us an email at meeplesgo@gmail.com? You can also find us on Instagram and Twitter @meeplesgo!

Gen Con 2015 Preview

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:03:13 +0000

Gen Con is quickly approaching! The hosts have made lists of board games to look out for either at the convention or soon after. Michael and Phil will be in attendence, if you want to find us at the convention tweet at us and we will have gifts for you! Let us know what boardgames you are excited about seeing at Gen Con by finding us on Twitter and Instagram @meeplesgo.

Phil’s List

Rattle, Battle, Grab the Loot

Caffeine Rush

Shh, Lie, Taj, TKO, Hue, Fly, Bus, Gem

Cthulhu Realms

Spyfall

Michael’s List

Dohdles

504

7 Wonders Duel

Sapiens

Warehouse 51

Tara’s List

Warehouse 51

New Salem

Discoveries

Penny Press

Dark Moon

Large Group Games-Episode 6

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:33:08 +0000

When a group of gamers get together, they are going to game. That is exactly what Phil, Tara, Michael and special guest Nick Bristow did when they were all together last month. The hosts also share their recommendations for other board games to play in large group settings.

Please leave us a review on iTunes and help spread the word if you like what we do! Follow us Instagram and Twitter @meeplesgo to find out more games we have been playing recently.

One Night Ultimate Werewolf Playthrough-Bonus Episode

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 05:13:18 +0000

Everyone wake up!

Its time for the first bonus episode! Our hosts gathered around the table with friends Will (@fistfulofdallas), Ivana (@arcanevice) and Fred(@IThinkImFred) to turn One Night Ultimate Werewolf by Bezier Games into a drinking game.

WARNING: This epsiode does contain more expletives and crude humor than usual.

Let us know if this bonus episode tickled your boardgame fancy by tweeting at us @meeplesgo or emailing meeplesgo@gmail.com

Pub Games-Episode 5

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:53:16 +0000

Our pub games episode combines boardgames you can play at a pub while drinking but also adult party games. Dinner, drinks and party games all go hand in hand, here are a few we enjoy!

This week our hosts recover from seeing each other in real life, Phil almost quits, Michael submits more evidence that he doesn't lie and Tara almost fights a waitress.

Please make sure to leave a 5 star rating and review on Itunes. Email us your questions at meeplesgo@gmail.com. Follow our Instagram account @meeplesgo to get photos of all the latest boardgames we are playing!

Technology and Board Games pt.2-Episode 4

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:54:29 +0000

Here it is, the second part of our technology and board game discussion! Phil, Michael and Tara discuss tie in apps and our thoughts on the idea of technology and board games. Michael also gets duped into buying Abyss, the Alchemist app gets the best of Tara and Phil tries for a Segway sponsorship.

Huge thanks to Katie Brooking for the music!

Technology and Board Games pt.1-Episode 3

Tue, 26 May 2015 14:13:16 +0000

This week our hosts investigate the growing trend of technology and board games. While some publishers have had success, others fall flat. In this episode, Phil reveals his true nature, Tara has a secret hiding in the freezer, and Michael shares his knowledge of mythology. As always, follow us on twitter @meeplesgo, email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com, and be sure to leave a rating!

Games That Drive Us Crazy- Episode 2

Tue, 12 May 2015 14:00:00 +0000

Many games can drive us crazy. It could be the hunt to find that special promo card, a game you can't seem to get enough of or even a game that makes you want to pull your hair out.

In episode 2 of Where Do The Meeples Go we hear about the games that drive our hosts crazy! From Tara losing board games before breakfast, why everyone trusts Michael in the Resistance, and why Phil's GPA was so bad.

As always, follow us on twitter @meeplesgo, email us at meeplesgo@gmail.com. If you like what you hear then be sure to give us a rating and review on iTunes!

Unique Mechanics-Episode 1

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 22:59:40 +0000

Phillip, Tara, and Michael talk about games with unique mechanics.

Episode 0

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 03:33:52 +0000

In episode 0 of Where Do The Meeples Go your hosts Michael, Phillip, and Tara describe the layout of the epsiodes and talk about thier boardgaming history.

You also hear about Phil's dislike of warm beverages and podcast names that could have been.