Meeple Minded

Its the annual episode where we take a look back at the past 12 months in board gaming and try to determine if it was a year of Boom or Bust.

Think this one may be answering itself? what do you think?

In this weeks "delayed" episode the boys have been checking out the BRAND NEW Restoration games title "Unmatched Adventures - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
Is this new 90's nostalgia game pizza flipping good OR totally "WACK"

Welcome to another episode of the Meeple Minded Podcast!Every gamer has them: those small, frustrating habits that threaten to derail an otherwise perfect game night. This week, prompted by listener Mark on Instagram, we are counting down the Top Five Game Night Pet Peeves that grind our gears. From the perpetual phone checker to the dreaded Analysis Paralysis (AP), we break down the worst offenders, or as Jason refers to them "Scum of the Earth" bit harsh there Jason!Is your biggest pet peeve on the list? Let us know in the comments!⏰ TIMESTAMPS(0:00) SET UP PHASE (Cold Open)(1:02) MEEPLE MENU (Episode Outline)(1:31) CARDBOARD COUNTDOWN: Top 5 Pet Peeves (The List Begins!)(38:24) MEEPLE MOMENTS (What We've Been Playing)(47:38) CARDBOARD CALLBACK (Revisiting Star Tycoon)(52:48) OUTRO & CTA🚀 SEGMENTS & DISCUSSIONSCARDBOARD COUNTDOWN: We tackle the cardinal sins of tabletop etiquette, CARDBOARD CALLBACK: We look back at Star Tycoon exactly one year later! Has the game held up against the competition? Do we still love the economic engine? Co-Hosts weigh in on whether the game is a keeper or ready for the trade pile.🔗 CONNECT WITH USListen: Find the audio version of Meeple Minded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.#️⃣ HASHTAGS#BoardGamePetPeeves #GameNightEtiquette #BoardGameCountdown #MeepleMinded #CardboardCallback #StarTycoon #BoardGames #TabletopGaming #AnalysisParalysis

Brew the kettle, grab your familiars, and prepare your finest enchanted tea leaves — because this week we’re diving into Tea Witches, the cosy-cute magical brewing game from The OP! ☕✨
In this episode of The Meeple Minded Podcast, Jason, Ant, and James give their first impressions after getting Tea Witches to the table for the very first time. We chat about:
🔮 How well the magical brewing theme lands
🍃 The gameplay flow, action selection, and ingredient gathering
🧪 Component quality (including those cauldron boards!)
📖 Whether the rulebook helps or hexes
⚖️ Highlights, concerns, and who this game is actually for
🫖 And the big question… will we play it again?
We also bring you:
📢 This week’s tabletop news (GAMA leadership changes, publishers scaling back due to tariffs, and Asmodee’s acquisition train rolling again)
🎲 Meeple Moments – the games we played this week
🧙‍♀️ And of course… our magical chaos as usual
If you’ve played Tea Witches, let us know your experience in the comments! Did you craft the perfect brew or summon something that probably shouldn’t be consumed by humans?

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Jason and Ant return for Cardboard Countdown, counting down their Top 5 Alternative Gateway Games — perfect for bringing new players into the hobby without the same old Catan and Ticket to Ride.⏰ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:52 – Meeple Menu - Whats coming up?02:27 – Setup Phase - Board Game News11:52 – Meeple Moments (Games We Played Recently)20:08 – Cardboard Countdown: 5 Alternative Gateway Games01:17:08 – Outro & Call to Action
💬 Tell us your picks!
Share your own gateway recommendations with us on social media — @MeepleMinded
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