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Send us a text" Inside of everyone there is table top gaming just trying to break out and have some fun "For this episode the duo of Ian & Jason share there five tips for introducing new people into the hobby and hopefully provide u with the tools to turn the people into regular players :) with the experience of running gaming clubs and introducing new players for the past ten years, this is a...

Send us a text"Its like Rammstein has re-written toy story"In our second game highlight episode of the year and we have stuck with the toy theme as Ian & Jason have started a new campaign game. This time they dive into a discussion about "Stuffed fables" SF is a medium complexity, cooperative "adventure book" game published by Plaid Hat Games in 2018. designed for 2-4 players ages 7+ with a re...

Send us a textFollowing on from our popular board game terminology episode last year, Ian & Jason have been requested by a member of the community to do a episode dedicated to the myriad of card game terminologies used across the hobby that new players & experienced players may not fully understand. Paul is also back with his faithful rubber duck Brian in the news shed to bring you all the...

Send us a text"YOU ARE A TOOOOOOOOOY"Its our first game highlight episode of the year and for this one we break out the family orientated, cooperative, deck building game published by The OP (USAopoloy) back in 2019.**Warning the following name is a tongue twister LOL**"Toy Story Obstacles & Adventures cooperative Deck building game." Today Ian and Jason sit down to discuss the game components...

Send us a textWelcome back Meeples.2021 is now in full swing and your favourite (we hope) UK Based podcasters are back in full swing. Unfortunately due to the current global situation we are not in the studio together, BUT the content must begin to flow again. We decided that January and February are months were gamers like to spend a little dollar on new games. BUT what is it you should look for...

Send us a textHello Meeples,Welcome to the newly rebranded channel, Meeple Minded. With the year 2020 in the rear view mirror and 2021 ahead of us, We put together a quick Podcast of what's happening with us, the channel, recording and content etc in the coming year. Unfortunately with the UK being put back in to a full blown lockdown over the holiday break, we have not been able to record new con...

Send us a textOn this weeks showIan, Jason & Paul discuss the year that was 2020. Good or bad? happy or miserable? which ever side of the fence you fall on we hope that you are all safe and well and are ready for one last CGC gaming discussion. They talk about the games they have enjoyed most, and other positive gaming related bits & bobs that have also come out of this past year and of co...

Send us a textOn this weeks showIan & Jason discuss how the global pandemic has changed the way we have been gaming, the games we are playing, and the industry as a whole. As always Paul will be bringing you the weekly news and Kickstarter campaigns & a few xmas gift or games to play ideas.https://8bitcanvas.co.ukhttps://doodlemeeple.comhttps://zenobiaaward.org/FIND US:https://anchor.fm/cr...

Send us a textOn this weeks showIan & Jason discuss Asmodee's decision to streamline the business by removing all miniature productions by fantasy flight games and transferring to atomic mass games. including the coveted star wars licenceThey talk about the fears, worries, questions and optimistic ideals that have come out online and in opinion polls from the three main star wars games (XWing,...

Send us a textOn this weeks show Ian & Jason welcome back Jordan of maximum gaming TCG to talk about the big three TCG releases that have happened in November. They talk about Pokémon Vivid voltage, Magic the gathering Commander and the selective pre sale of the brand new TCG Digimon. coupled with a few discussions about what to expect from all of the respective sets and how it may affect the...

Send us a textOn this episode Ian & Jason have a sit down discussion with the man behind "Maximum Gaming TCG"Jordan has recently returned from a year gaming & touring around Japan and talks of how different the culture is, what it was like to game while there and what he is looking forward to doing now he is back home. WE talk about his gaming journey from being a young player of Pokémon a...

Send us a textOn this episode Ian & Jason respond to another listener request to talk about fantasy flight games Marvel champions living card game. They go through the content of the core box, Deck building and how to play the game. before touching on the ever growing list of expansions for this card game.but is this game without its flaws? your in the right place to find out. Along with Paul...

Send us a textOn this episode Ian & Jason set themselves the challenge to prove that bigger doesn't always mean better. WE MEAN GAMES PEOPLE lolThey go through all the reason why games that last less than 30 mins can actually be the best and most fun games that come out on a game night. Along with Paul and his (dirty stop out) rubber duck Brian bringing you all the weekly news and Kickstarter...

Send us a textIn this weeks episode Ian and Jason have a sit down discussion and comparison of their top 5 games they like to bring out during the Halloween season. The list of games is varied from both parties from short fun ten min family style games to immersive spooky exploration games that require deep time commitments. so what type of horrific table top games will you be calling upon this Ha...

Send us a textON this episode Ian & Jason take a look at the Cool Mini or Not (CMON) Game Wacky Races. Wacky races is a racing style table top board game based on the Hanna-Barbera animated cartoon from 1968. bringing all the fan favourite characters back to life once more along side the tv reboot of the show, have CMON managed to capture the chaotic madness and tricks of dick dastardly or is...

Send us a texton this episode Ian and Jason have a discussion about how and why you may want to upgrade your favourite table top gaming delights.covering all aspects of table top from role play to board/card and wargames, it is fun to make your gaming experience a customised affair but doing some pretty simple modifications to your precious hobby collection. Paul & his new friend "Brian the du...

Send us a textOn this weeks show Ian & Jason sit down with Aaron from the friendly local hobby store The Comic Shop in their home town of crawly. Aaron is one of the newest members of the comic shop team and we find out a bit more about his gaming past, what's going on in the store and what changes we can expect to see in the future. Along with a in-depth discussion about Aarons main gaming fl...

Send us a textON this showIan & Jason sit down to discuss the first listener requested topical discussion as they give you there thoughts, opinions and experiences with Berserk Games physics based game engine, Tabletop Simulator.they talk about things they like dislike, how it can and cant be used and the benefits it has brought them during the current world climate. As well as Paul checking i...

Send us a textOn this episode Ian & Jason sit down to talk about the Co-operative Thunderbirds board game by Modiphius and Matt Leacock (Pandemic)They talk about the included components from the base game and all three expansions, how the game plays with and without those expansions, what they like and what they dislike about the game to give YOU an idea if it is a game you would like to play....

Send us a text"It's time to strap in and put the pedal to the metal" On this weeks show, Ian is on a F1 high and wanted to play a racing game. Step in Downforce. Jason & Ian sit down to play one of their favourite racing games from restoration games "DownForce"We take a look at the base game and first expansion, the game components, how its plays and what we like and dislike. Paul is also chec...

Send us a textWhat's up Meeples,On this episode of the podcast with Crawley Gaming Community, Ian & Jason answer one of the most frequently asked questions. How do you protect your games? They talk about all the measures they do make as well as some they should make to protect those sweet tabletop gaming delights. card sleeves to storage boxes, Wargames to card games its is all covered in the...

Send us a textWhats up Meeples,On this episode Ian & Jason sit down top play Dinogenics with the brand new expansion Controlled Chaos. They talk about all the new components and game mechanics, how it plays with and without the expansion and most importantly answer the question if this expansion is worth your time and money. Along with Paul talking all things news and Kickstarter campaigns. RI...

Send us a text" What is it like to be a Youtube & Twitch streamer? " On today's show, we welcome another content creator from our local gaming community, "Malakith Skadi"Mal streams regularly on the ever popular YouTube and Twitch platforms with a wide range of games, BUT we talk to him about his past in tabletop gaming, The transition over to digital and how that came about, The occasional pr...

Send us a textWhats up Meeples,On this episode Ian & Jason have recently watched the new feature length documentary GAMEMASTER. They share their opinions on the show, what they liked and disliked, what they would like to see come from this in the future. Along with Paul escaping the newsroom and now residing in his very own CGC News shed to bring you the weekly news & kickstarter campaigns...

Send us a textWhats up Meeples,ON this episode Ian & Jason dive into a discussion about whether it is better to buy into a new game OR expand a game you already own. They set about to compare the pros and cons of both sides to the argument, and give you their own personal opinions on the matter. will they agree? its time to find out. Along with Paul bringing you all your weekly news & Kick...