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The Broken Meeple - Episode 20 - Theme Vs Mechanics
14 juli 2014 · 1 uur 5 min
After a long break, I'm back with Episode 20! Podcasts are still coming but due to time commitments including a new girlfriend, the podcast will be reduced to monthly rather than 2-weekly because I need the extra time. However to make up for this, I've added a short News segment to the podcast to up the content value. Lees meer
In today's episode, I give my first impressions of Glass Road and Fleet, discuss Theme vs Mechanics in games and give my Top 10 Thematic Games list.
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 19 -The UK Games Expo
8 juni 2014 · 55 min
In this special episode I give details on my experiences at the UK Games Expo 2014 as well as my Top 10 tips for how to survive a games convention.
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 18 - The Euro Edition
21 mei 2014 · 51 min
In today's episode, I focus on Euro games, starting with my first impressions of a Euro style Cthulhu game "A Study In Emerald", followed by my opinions on what defines a Euro game and then finishing off with my Top 10 Euro Games!
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 17 - The Best Of 2013!
4 mei 2014 · 58 min
On todays show, I give my first impressions of Clash of Cultures and Tsuro, followed by a discussion on Local Game Stores and Cafes, finally ending with a highly anticipated Top 10 list - The Top 10 of 2013!
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 16 - 32 Hour Charity Gaming Marathon
17 april 2014 · 46 min
A special episode for this session, where I talk you through my 32 hour charity gaming marathon that I undertook for Tabletop Day, though I guess that makes it Tabletop Weekend really! I raised over £150 for charity and highly enjoyed the experience, despite needing some sleep afterwards! Lees meer
Apologies in advance - I forgot to implement my makeshift pop filter before recording - won't happen again on the next one! :-(
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 15 - Grumpy Old Gamer
1 april 2014 · 1 uur 15 min
Episode 15 is here! On today's episode I give my first impressions of games that I played at a recent Demo day, discuss the merits of LCG's vs CCG's and finally the Top 10 I've wanted to do for some time and also by popular vote from the BGG community . . . . . Top 10 Over-Rated Games! Lees meer
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 14 - Know Your Limits
20 maart 2014 · 1 uur 9 min
Hey folks, thanks for tuning in! In today's episode: Lees meer
- My first impressions of Twilight Imperium 3, a major, epic, space opera of a game which FINALLY I got to play in all its glory!
- I discuss the concept of owning too many games in your collection. Is there a limit to which buying more games is counter-intuitive?
- My Top 10 Essential Expansions - out of the games I've played, which expansions do I believe are a must-buy for the good ones? -
The Broken Meeple - Episode 13 - Opinionated Workers
5 maart 2014 · 1 uur 14 min
Not bowing down to superstition, here is Episode 13 of the Broken Meeple podcast. Lees meer
In today's episode, I give my first impressions of Bruges by Stefan Feld, discuss my thoughts on gamers who react badly to negative reviews and divulge my Top 10 Worker Placement Games - not to be confused with The Dice Tower's Top 10 they did recently!
NB: - Apologies in advance, I'm still trying to get the settings right on my Blue Yeti microphone and it's a tough process - you MAY hear the odd light background noise from time to time, it's so sensitive!
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 12 - Why Can't We Be Friends
8 februari 2014 · 1 uur 19 min
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Awfully sorry about the delay for the next episode in this podcast, January for me is the month of hell with regards to being a Chartered Tax Advisor as my day job. Thankfully though, January is over with and now I can get back to some solid reviews, both on the blog and on the podcast/YouTube channel.
This is a new format for the podcast which I'll be sticking with now, more streamlined, organised and with more content. In today's episode, the theme is Co-Op Month!!
I give my first impressions on Robinson Crusoe, talk a bit about the Alpha Gamer problem that Co-Op games can have and give my Top 10 Co-Operative games. You can now subscribe to this podcast on Itunes!
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The Broken Meeple - Episode 11 - Rants and Resolutions
12 januari 2014 · 35 min
In this episode, I give my first impressions of Dominion, report on my presence on the Dice Tower Showdown recently with my rant on why I can't stand Power Grid and then finally I outline my New Year resolutions for gaming and the blog in general.
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The Top Game of 2013 - The Broken Meeple - Episode 10
27 december 2013 · 40 min
Merry Xmas to all you gamers out there! Here is Episode 10 - with a introduction format I'm hoping to stick with! Lees meer
In this episode I give my first impressions of Coup and Eldritch Horror and reveal which game published in 2013 is my top game of the year and why.
I do have a bit of a sore throat at the moment so I apologise in advance! :P
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12 Hour Marathon - The Broken Meeple - Episode 9
19 december 2013 · 40 min
In today's episode, I give my first impressions of Lancaster by Queen Games and report on a recent 12 hour gaming marathon I conducted with some old friends from 6pm to 6am last week.
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Working Together In Perfect Harmony - Broken Meeple Episode 8
30 november 2013 · 53 min
Episode 8 of the Broken Meeple Podcast is finally here! Lees meer
In today's broadcast I will cover:
-several news items that have been brought to my attention in the last week.
-first impressions of Ricochet Robots and Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends
-my Top 5 (yes finally I'm back to doing Top 5's!) Co-Operative GamesThank you for listening and spreading the love for board games.
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Is Board Gaming Cost-Effective? - Broken Meeple Episode 7
17 november 2013 · 30 min
In today's episode:
- a news update regarding several expansions on the horizon in early 2014
- first impressions on the quick filler game with a bold approach (Eight Minute Empire)
- a discussion on whether board gaming is a cost-effective hobby Lees meerI hope you enjoy listening. Visit the blog at http://brokenmeeple.blogspot.co.uk/
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Forces Beyond Your Control - Broken Meeple Episode 6
6 november 2013 · 32 min
HELLO! I'm back! Sorry for the quiet period, but Arkham Horror Month really required my full devotion and I was away for a week in the later part of October. But now normal service has resumed and we get started with first impressions on Shadows over Camelot and Galaxy Trucker. In addition we revisit a recent zombie game which deserves a slight . . . alteration. . . to my thoughts about it. Lees meer
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Better Than Listening to the Cranberries - Broken Meeple Episode 5
2 oktober 2013 · 29 min
And we're back! Sorry I should say "I'm back!" Episode 5 of The Broken Meeple podcast is up and ready for listening! Lees meer
In today's episode, I reflect on two new games that I partook in during a recent Portsmouth On Board gaming night.
In Last Night On Earth, I test out the Survivors by attempting to refuel our our truck and survive the zombie onslaught. In Gambit 7 I get my taste of what Wits & Wagers is all about with this small scale version of the popular party game by Days of Wonder.
Finally, a taste of things to come in Arkham Horror Month!
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Broken Meeple Episode 4 - 3 Rogues, A Wizard And A Cleric
12 september 2013 · 36 min
Broken Meeple Episode 4 - 3 Rogues, A Wizard And A Cleric by The Broken Meeple
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Broken Meeple Episode 3 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugg-ly!
4 september 2013 · 35 min
Episode 3 of the Broken Meeple podcast. This episode is devoted to first impressions and I've got 4 games to discuss! 2 are good, 2 are bad. Terra Mystica, Kingdom Builder, Chicago Express and Ugg-Tect - but which are which?
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Broken Meeple - Episode 2 (When Good Bunnies Go To War)
28 augustus 2013 · 36 min
Episode 2 of the Broken Meeple podcast! http://brokenmeeple.blogspot.co.uk/ Lees meer
In this episode (with better production values than Episode 1) I will be discussing my first impressions of a weird board game called "Killer Bunnies", my Top 3 Worst Game Genres and giving some special thanks to people who have helped me during the blog's difficult setup!