The Broken Meeple

The Broken Meeple

Leisure EN ↓ 263 episodes

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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The Broken Meeple

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Leisure

Podcast website

brokenmeeple.blogspot.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

The Broken Meeple - Episode 14 - Know Your Limits 20.03.2014

Hey folks, thanks for tuning in! In today's episode: - 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...

The Broken Meeple - Episode 13 - Opinionated Workers 05.03.2014

Not bowing down to superstition, here is Episode 13 of the Broken Meeple podcast. 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...

The Broken Meeple - Episode 12 - Why Can't We Be Friends 08.02.2014

Hey folks! 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 streamline...

The Broken Meeple - Episode 11 - Rants and Resolutions 12.01.2014

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.

The Top Game of 2013 - The Broken Meeple - Episode 10 27.12.2013

Merry Xmas to all you gamers out there! Here is Episode 10 - with a introduction format I'm hoping to stick with! 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

12 Hour Marathon - The Broken Meeple - Episode 9 19.12.2013

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.

Working Together In Perfect Harmony - Broken Meeple Episode 8 30.11.2013

Episode 8 of the Broken Meeple Podcast is finally here! 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 Games Thank you for listening and spreading the love for board games.

Is Board Gaming Cost-Effective? - Broken Meeple Episode 7 17.11.2013

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 I hope you enjoy listening. Visit the blog at http://brokenmeeple.blogspot.co.uk/

Forces Beyond Your Control - Broken Meeple Episode 6 06.11.2013

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.

Better Than Listening to the Cranberries - Broken Meeple Episode 5 02.10.2013

And we're back! Sorry I should say "I'm back!" Episode 5 of The Broken Meeple podcast is up and ready for listening! 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 & Wager...

Broken Meeple Episode 4 - 3 Rogues, A Wizard And A Cleric 12.09.2013

Broken Meeple Episode 4 - 3 Rogues, A Wizard And A Cleric by The Broken Meeple

Broken Meeple Episode 3 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugg-ly! 04.09.2013

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?

Broken Meeple - Episode 2 (When Good Bunnies Go To War) 28.08.2013

Episode 2 of the Broken Meeple podcast! http://brokenmeeple.blogspot.co.uk/ 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!

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