MeepleTown: Board Game Podcast

Episode 266 - Top 6-10 Worker Placement Board Games

In episode 266, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Magical Athlete, Flip 7, & Codenames), and they talk about their 6-10 favorite worker placement games.

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00:00     Intro
02:05     Magical Athlete
04:13      Flip 7
05:58     Codenames
11:22      Top 6-10 Worker Placement Games
Spoilers Below
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Deron
10. Merlin: Big Box (12:44)
9. Ora et Labora (17:01)
8. Viticulture: Essential Edition (19:20)
7. The Gallerist (25:20)
6. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (29:45)
Honorable Mentions: The Lord’s of Waterdeep, The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire, Anachrony, Under Falling Skies, Unconscious Mind, Dinosaur Island, My Father’s Work. (36:09)
Dean
10. Yokohama (15:34)
9. Viticulture (18:56)
8. A Feast for Odin (23:30)
7. Raiders of Scythia (27:49)
6. Fields of Arle (32:29)
Honorable Mentions: Caylus, Santa’s Workshop 2nd. Ed., Brew Crafters, Dune Imperium, Champions of Midgard, Speakeasy (36:09)

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Episode 265 - Top 5 Worker Placement Board Games

In episode 265, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Camel Up & OUTFOX the FOX), and they talk about their favorite worker placement games.. 

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00:00     Intro
04:20     Camel Up
09:42     OUTFOX the FOX
15:44      Top 5 Worker Placement Games
Spoilers Below
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Deron:
5. Caverna: The Cave Farmers (19:54)
4. Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar (21:35)
3. Paladins of the West Kingdom (25:07)
2. Champions of Midgard (30:32)
1. Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island (34:57)
Dean:
5. Snowdonia (20:10)
4. Obsession (23:19)
3. Caverna: The Cave Farmers/Agricola (27:16)
2. The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire (33:29)
1. Lords of Waterdeep (38:12)

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Episode 264 - Dominic Crapuchettes w/ NorthStar Game Studio

In episode 264, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Cities USA & Skulls of Sedlec), and Dean spends time talking with Dominic Crapuchettes from NorthStar Game Stuidio.

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00:00     Intro
02:52     USA Cities*
09:11      Skulls of Sedlec
14:16     Interview with Dominic Crapuchettes

*Review Copies Provided by Publisher

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Episode 263 - Top 5 Games with Aspirational Occupations

In episode 263, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Zombicide 2nd Ed. & Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors), and they both share their favorite games with aspirational occupations. 

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00:00     Intro
02:23     Zombicide 2nd Ed.
06:45     Unmatched (T-Rex vs. Raptors)
10:02     Top 5 games with aspirational occupations
32:00     Honorable Mentions
Spoilers Below
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Dean
5. Lords of Waterdeep (11:45)
4. Formaggio/Viticulture (15:03)
3. Obsession (18:05)
2. Escape: Curse of the Temple/Arnak (22:46)
1. Dinosaur Island (26:38)
Deron
5. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (12:53)
4. The Taverns of Tiefenthal (16:38)
3. Disney Animated (19:48)
2. Funfair (24:41)
1. Mystery of the Abbey (29:05)

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Episode 262 - Top 5 Board Games Outside the BGG Top 1000

In episode 262, Dean and Deron talk about a recent plays (Ichor & Orloj), and they both share their favorite games ranked outside the BGG top 1000.

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00:00     Intro
03:06     Ichor
07:48     Orloj*
20:39     Top 5 games outside the BGG top 1000
30:15      Honorable Mentions
Spoilers Below
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Dean
5. Rook (3,125) (26:22)
4. Keyper (1,743) (28:14)
3. Riverboat (1,179) (30:56)
2. Brew Crafters (1,183) (34:02)
1. Minigolf Designer (3,601) (38:39)
Deron
5. Tournament at Avalon (2,351) (24:58)
4. Septima (1,188) (27:14)
3. Vagrantsong (1,353) (28:48)
2. The Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game (1,154) (32:37)
1. Mistborn: The Deckbuilding game (1,058) (35:49)

*Review Copy Provided

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Episode 261 - Top 5 Board Games When Your Brain is Fried

In episode 261, Dean talks about a recent play (Tag Team), and Dean and Deron both share what games they like to play when their brains are fried.

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00:00     Intro
03:44     Tag Team
11:11         Top 5 games to play when your brain is fried
37:30      Honorable Mentions
Spoilers Below
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Dean
5. 7 Wonders Architects (14:56)
4. Splendor (18:19)
3. Dorfromantik (23:32)
2. Crokinole (26:50)
1. River Valley Glassworks (29:52)

Deron
5. Wits & Wagers (16:37)
4. After the Virus (20:48)
3. King of Tokyo (25:25)
2. Love Letter (28:17)
1.Gentle Rain (32:20)

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Episode 260 - Top 5 Wishlist Games for Zombicide

In episode 260, Dean talks about a recent play (Ecos: First Continent), and Dean and Deron both share what future Zombicide games they would like to see.

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00:00     Intro
05:50     Ecos: First Continent
12:15       Top 5 Wishlist Games for Zombicide

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Episode 259 - TN Game Days Spring 2026 Part 2

In episode 259, Dean shares part two of his time at TN Game Days.

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00:00     Intro
02:04     Board Game Geek Award Nominations
04:14       TN Game Days Part 2
04:44       Fall of the Mountain King
09:35      The Old King's Crown
15:06       Lost Cities
19:00       Let's Go! To Japan
24:08      The Oracle of Delphi
28:29      Games of the Con

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Episode 258 - TN Game Days Spring 2026 Part 1

In episode 257, Deron talks about a recent play of Iliad, and Dean shares part one of his time at TN Game Days.

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00:00     Intro
07:39     Iliad
12:16       TN Game Days
13:35       Speakeasy
21:14        Obsession
24:11        Moon Colony Bloodbath
31:22        Looot
32:59       Rascally Rabbits

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Episode 257 - Top 5 Auction/Bidding Board Games

In episode 257, Dean and Deron talk their favorite auction/bidding games.

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00:00     Intro
07:53     Top 5 Auction/Bidding Games
38:28     Honorable Mentions
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Dean's Top 5
5. QE (09:17)
4. Biblios (17:04)
3. For Sale (23:28)
2. Ra (28:09)
1. Modern Art (33:20)

Deron's Top 5
5. Money (12:31)
4. Nightmare Productions (20:39)
3. High Society (26:16)
2. Ra (28:09)
1. Modern Art (33:20)

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