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Cape Meeple Talk

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In this (roughly) monthly podcast we discuss board gaming from the unique perspective of the (al)most Southern tip of Africa. Besides interesting news and what we've been playing, each episode features a specific topic for discussion and conversation.Your hosts:Zach Groenewald owns and operates Fanaticus Board Games in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town since 2011. This affords a unique perspective on the South African board gaming scene. Gareth H Graham is a board gaming youtube personality, with content ranging from game designer interviews to in-depth discussions of game design. Speaking of opinions, the views discussed during the podcast or relating to the podcast are the views of the person expressing them. We take no responsibility for anyone's feelings being hurt. However we do our best not to swear.

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Episodes

  1. 13: Dice on Fleek

    In this episode we very quickly discuss the two major board gaming events of the past month and then launch into an almost 2 hour discussion about what we've been playing since the last episode. What you playing / News International TableTop Day 30 April FanCon Comic Con 7 - 8 May Zach: Catan...

  2. 12: Convention Season

    In this episode we discuss the upcoming 2016 convention season in South Africa.

  3. 11: Excited for 2016 with Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode we discuss the things we’re looking forward to in 2016.

  4. 10: Top 5 Games with Etienne Le Roux and Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode we discuss our top 5 games at the moment, in no particular order with no particular criteria. We're joined by Etienne from Skycastle Games and Toys, one of the South African distributors, who outside of work is also very active in the community.

  5. 9: Why should you support your FLGS with Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode we discuss the pro’s and cons of visiting or buying from your friendly local game store.

  6. 8: Pimp my Boardgame with Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode we discuss the things we do to make our games higher quality, more personal or easier to play.

  7. 7: Gateway Games with Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode we discuss the games we play when introducing our non-gamer friends to board games, and why we like using these particular games to do it. What you playing / News More animé themed boardgames!...

  8. 6: Board Game Design in South Africa with Rob van Zyl, Rob Acton and Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode we discuss the difficulties around board game design, especially in the South African economy.

  9. 5: Solo Board Games with Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode, Zach and Gareth discuss solo board games.Why play solo board games when you have friends? What do you play? Multiplayer games in digital form?

  10. 4: Digital Board Gaming with Gareth H. Graham

    In this episode, Zach and Gareth discuss whether digital board games are the next big thing, or a temporary substitute until there’s time for the real game. What you playing / News International TableTop Day Follow-up (65 attendees, 12 tables, 2 tournament tables, 14 hours playing) Shut Up and…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this (roughly) monthly podcast we discuss board gaming from the unique perspective of the (al)most Southern tip of Africa. Besides interesting news and what we've been playing, each episode features a specific topic for discussion and conversation.Your hosts:Zach Groenewald owns and operates Fanaticus Board Games in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town since 2011. This affords a unique perspective on the South African board gaming scene. Gareth H Graham is a board gaming youtube personality, with content ranging from game designer interviews to in-depth discussions of game design. Speaking of opinions, the views discussed during the podcast or relating to the podcast are the views of the person expressing them. We take no responsibility for anyone's feelings being hurt. However we do our best not to swear.

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In this (roughly) monthly podcast we discuss board gaming from the unique perspective of the (al)most Southern tip of Africa. Besides interesting news and what we've been playing, each episode features a specific topic for discussion and conversation.Your hosts:Zach Groenewald owns and operates...

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