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The Broken Meeple
by The Broken Meeple
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!
Episodes
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Broken Meeple Podcast 142 - Essen Spiel Preview 2026
Broken Meeple Podcast 142 - Essen Spiel Preview 2026 LONGEST EPISODE EVER! :-) In this episode after my quick updates, I give an extensive first impressions rant on the Realm of Reckoning board game from IV Studios which shall we say..........didn't impress me much and was subject to…
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Broken Meeple Podcast 141 - Where's the Excitement Gone?
Broken Meeple Podcast 141 - Where's the Excitement Gone? Back to business as usual - quick update on health and the channel and industry with a couple of behind the scenes aspects to how this channel stays afloat.........barely. Then a review of Wingspan Pocket - not a game I got a copy of...
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Broken Meeple Podcast 140 - I'm Back Baby!!
Broken Meeple Podcast 140 - I'M BACK BABY!! I'm back everybody!! Sort of! I'm still recovering from my recent appendectomy surgery and thank you for everyone who sent me positive messages wishing me well. But I'm well enough to get a rudimentary podcast together and let you know how things are...
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Broken Meeple Podcast 139 - What's Bad About Conventions
Broken Meeple Podcast 139 - What's Hurting Conventions Now? Plenty to talk about here, my usual musings, two conventions I've been to recently, my horrible first impressions of Rosalie and my thoughts as well as others on what's potentially wrong with board game conventions these days? Are recent...
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Broken Meeple Podcast 138 - THe H-Index
Broken Meeple Podcast 138 - The H-Index Too damn hot! But thankfully it's cooled down enough to get a podcast out! People have asked me to do a H-Index - personally I didn't think it would be of any use at all, but it's a popular request, so why not, I got nothing else to do! So here's a quick...
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Broken Meeple Podcast 137 - Longform vs Shortform
Broken Meeple Podcast 137 - Longform vs Shortform Content It's been a very emotionally draining couple of weeks for me. Stressful work, a hacked FB account, other personal stuff, lack of time, heatwaves, the UK Expo and lots of unnecessary abuse/pushback on Facebook making that platform seem less...
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Broken Meeple Podcast 136 - UK Games Expo 2026 Review
Broken Meeple Podcast 136 - UK Games Expo 2026 Review A full disclosure of everything I was doing at the UK GAMES EXPO 2026! *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 *************************************** Related Content Welcome To…
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Broken Meeple Podcast 135- Golden Geek Awards & UK Games Expo Preview
Broken Meeple Podcast 135- Golden Geek Awards & UK Games Expo Preview Big bumper episode today! Firstly I talk about another failed year of the Golden Geek awards and then I give some basic tips for attending the UKGE and explain why I'm only attending for two days and not in crazy excitement for...
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Broken Meeple Podcast 134 - What Theme Works For You?
Broken Meeple Podcast 134 - What Theme Works For You? After some general updates and my impressions of Helionox - a subpar deck builder that clearly suffers from Kickstarter cardinal sins - I go into what themes work for me and what don't work for me when a game comes into view?...
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 133 - Stat Recording & Challenges
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 133 - Stat Recording & Challenges Among gamers there's a trend online and offline of board game challenges and recording stats and plays etc. Which of these have merit and which of these feel like a waste of time? Do I engage in any of these myself?...
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 132 - So I Played Speakeasy. . .
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 132 - So I Played Speakeasy. . . For this special bumper Easter birthday episode, I share my initial first impressions (based on one play so don't kill me) of Speakeasy by Vital Lacerda - does this have the potential to be the best game of 2025/26, or Vital's best...
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 131 - When Does Player Interaction Become Frustrating?
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 131 - When Does Player Interaction Become Frustrating? I like player interaction in games.......for the most part. But there can be times when it's more frustrating than a benefit. We need to talk about what is positive, negative, structure and chaotic to really…
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Podcast 130 - What Makes A Game Truly Replayable?
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 130 - What Makes A Game Truly Replayable? My throat is a bit iffy today so a shorter episode sorry, but enough time to talk about 2 small trick taker games, some channel highlights and to discuss what truly makes a game replayable?...
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 129 - Are Modern Games Lacking A Personality?
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 129 - Are Modern Games Lacking A Personality? An interesting debate here, are modern games lacking a personality when compared to classic games? How do you even define personality in a board game? *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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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 ►...
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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...
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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....
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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,...
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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?...
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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...
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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! ***************************************...
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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…
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 120 - Other Game IP's As Tabletop
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 120 - Other Game IP's As Tabletop 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!...
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Episode 119 - BOARDGAMEGEEK TOP 100 (25-1)
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 119 - BOARDGAMEGEEK TOP 100 (25-1) We continue the BGG Top 100 breakdown and finally get this over with!! - updates - BGG Top 100 (25-1) *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL...
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Episode 118 - BOARDGAMEGEEK TOP 100 (50-26)
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 118 - BOARDGAMEGEEK TOP 100 (50-26) We continue the BGG Top 100 breakdown with the next 25 games in the sequence. I know I say I'm going to do 50-1 but my throat just couldn't keep up the talking! So 25 today, 25 on the next episode! - updates - initial thoughts on...
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 117 - BOARDGAMEGEEK TOP 100 (100-51)
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 117 - BOARDGAMEGEEK TOP 100 (100-51) It's been a while but we're back on normal service. I've spent 4 days at Manorcon and can give my full thoughts on how it went. And we now have an Essen Preview list of games coming out - now it's early days, but I'm going to…
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 116 - MANORCON & ESSEN PREVIEW LIST
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 116 - MANORCON & ESSEN PREVIEW LIST It's been a while but we're back on normal service. I've spent 4 days at Manorcon and can give my full thoughts on how it went. And we now have an Essen Preview list of games coming out - now it's early days, but I'm going to…
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Episode 115 - UK GAMES EXPO 2025
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 115 - UK GAMES EXPO 2025 Sorry everyone, the microphone for some reason recorded my voice way too loud and I can only do so much to fix it, so it will sound a bit distorted this time round. Not sure why, but sad to say I can't do much more about the current…
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Episode 114 - What Gets Me Excited?
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 114- What Gets Me Excited? - updates - impressions of Three Sisters - impressions of Ice (1st Edition) - What gets me excited for a new game? *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR...
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Episode 113- UK Games Expo 2025 Preview & Golden Geek Awards
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 113- UK Games Expo 2025 Preview & Golden Geek Awards - updates - UK Games Expo Preview - The "Few" Games I'm Interested In at UKGE - Rant and Rave at the Golden Geek Awards *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 112- Predictions For The Industry
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 112- Predictions For The Industry - updates - I'm now going to the UKGE! - Calimala impressions - Kickstarter watch (Earth expansion and This War Of Mine) - Predictions for the board game industry *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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Broken Meeple Podcast 111 - How To Teach Board Games
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 111 - How To Teach Board Games - updates - Inferno impressions - Tips for teaching board games *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be...
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Episode 110 - Bling My Game Up A Bit
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 110 - BLING MY GAME UP A BIT - updates - why the UK Games Expo might not be worth it - Biome second impressions - Critter Kitchen first impressions/rant - How I bling up my games *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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Episode 109 - My First Board Game Collection
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 109 - My First Board Game Collection - updates - Biome first impressions - reviewing my original board game collection from 2013 *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The...
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Episode 108 - Evolution of a Gamer
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 108 - Evolution Of A Gamer - updates - ark nova STEAM app impressions - how I've changed as a gamer over 10+ years *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple...
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Episode 107 - Many First Impressions
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 107 - Many First Impressions - updates - the new LCG Environment System - first impressions of many games *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy...
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Episode 106 - Anticipated Games of 2025
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 106 - Anticipated Games of 2025 - updates - games I'm anticipating (or not) in 2025 *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by...
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Episode 105 - Intellectural Property Impact
Episode 105 - Intellectural Property Impact - updates, the cruise, Xmas, the Top 50! - review of 5211 - Finspan (WTF?) - Does Intellectual Property make a game popular? *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL...
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Episode 104 - Reflecting on 2024
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 104 - Reflecting on 2024 - general health, updates - review of Galileo Gallilei - Reflecting on 2024 *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken Meeple is happy to…
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 103 - Grogan & Nehemiah
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 103 - Grogan & Nehemiah - general health, updates - Gridcon 5 - Games Played at Gridcon - Speed Review of Ezra & Nehemiah *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The Broken...
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Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 102 - Stuff Happened
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 102 - Stuff Happened - general health, the hiatus, updates - Baghdad impressions - Rahua first play - Minos impressions - Evershade impressions *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR...
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Episode 101 - Essen Spiel 2024 Preview
Episode 101 - Essen Spiel Preview 2024 - general health, stress, updates - issues with Soundcloud and future of podcast - impressions of The Witcher: Old World - Details, tips and ramblings about Essen Spiel 2024 plans *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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Episode 100 - SUPER BUMPER Q&A SPECIAL!!
Episode 100 - SUPER BUMPER Q&A SPECIAL! - general health, updates, Essen Meet & Greet - impressions of Undergrove - impressions of Shadow Ninjas - impressions of Binding of Isaac - super bumper Q&A special *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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Episode 99 - My Best & Worst Mechanics
Episode 99 - My Best & Worst Mechanics - general health, anxiety issues, plans for Episode 100, etc - Meet & Play Event at Essen 2024 - mechanics discussion *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ► www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjyHBcq…ub_confirmation=1 KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK The...
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Podcast 98 - How To Be More Analytical About Games
Podcast 98 - How To Be More Analytical About Games - general health, plans for Episode 100, etc - review of 3 of a Kind - first impressions of Crooked Crown, Metrorunner and Skymines - how to be more analytical when looking at board games *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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Episode 97 - Looking Back On Old Reviews
Episode 97 - Looking Back On Old Reviews - general health, plans for Episode 100, etc - first impressions of Empires End and the Vindication Chronicles expansion - a look back on old verdicts and review ratings a decade ago and how I would rate them under my new guise...
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Episode 96 - BGA vs TTS - Is Online Gaming A Good Thing?
Episode 96 - BGA vs TTS - Is Online Gaming A Good Thing? - general health, plans, etc - first impressions of Aethermon, Tanto Cuore and DroPolter - the pros and cons of Board Game Arena and Tabletop Simulator and how they affect the hobby *************************************** SUBSCRIBE ►...
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Episode 95 - Euro Gamers Don't Screw Other Players
Episode 95 - Euro Gamers Don't Screw Other Players Right no audio issues this time!! Here I talk about: - general health, plans, etc - first impressions and concerns over Inventors of the South Tigris - the recent trademark controversy of Meeple - the lacklustre Spiel Des Jahres nominations - why...
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UK Games Expo 2024 - Full Report Special!
UK Games Expo 2024 - Full Report Special! The UKGE 2024 is over and there was plenty to talk about in terms of games, experiences and people I saw. So much so that I recorded over 90 minutes of footage talking about it. So I can't do a 90 minute video, that's insane! So I recorded two videos on…
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Episode 94 - UK Games Expo 2024
Episode 94 - UK GAMES EXPO 2024 Please check out the disclaimer at the beginning of the episode as I had a major audio issue that needs explaining. A full episode devoted to the UKGE 2024. How to get there, tips and tricks, and games that I might check out while I'm there - though let's face it,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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