Top 3 board games for non-gaming friends
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
In this episode we're taking a closer look at my top 3 recommendations for games to play with people who aren't part of your typical group. If you're looking to invite some new friends and get them hooked on our beloved hobby, these three will be superb choices to not only show them what the whole hobby is about but also show how vast, fun and worth exploring the hobby is. It's time to show that we can move beyond the Monopoly debacle or fun times with Scrabble dictionary. With these 3 picks you'll be sure to get them hooked on and with all 3 choices catering to a very different type of playe ..read more
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The Journey of One - Alone Among the Stars
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
This is the first episode in a new series called ‘The Journey of One’ in which I’ll cover solo role-playing games of all types, be it complex full-system RPG’s or be it smaller indie journaling games. This is all about the love for single player storytelling, role-playing and simply having a good time. In the inaugural episode of the series, we’ll be looking at Alone Among the Stars by Takuma Okada. As explained by the author the game is a tabletop roleplaying game about exploring space and experiencing wondrous sights. To explore the vast universe all you need is a standard deck of 52 cards ..read more
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Goldenstar: The Galactic Tournament - A gamefound preview!
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
In this very special episode we have a preview look at Goldenstar: The Galactic Tournament, an upcoming asymmetric deck builder in which you take part in a galactic tournament to beat all of the opponents and claim the title of the grand winner! Will you be brave enough to walk into the arenas, fight for trophies and glory? Do you feel like fighting for your fans and reading their fan-mail? Find out in this special episode why this game is worth your attention and why you may want to have a closer look. Make sure to check out the campaign page on Gamefound as the game goes live on 5th of Octob ..read more
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Legend of Drizzt - The D&D board game of delving into the underdark
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
The legendary drow ranger Drizzt Do’Urden is coming to life on your tabletop in this review of Legend of Drizzt by Wizards Of the Coast. Whether it is the adventurers lifestyle, the unexplored underdark or simply life of adventure for which the Dungeons & Dragons is well known for, the board game brings you 'a fraction' of the experience.  But does it mean the game is lacking? Does it mean it does not deserve a place on your shelf? Listen to this episode and find out why despite it's flaws the game is very deserving of your time ..read more
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Trapped - Escape room experience in the comfort of your own house
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
Hello fellow board gamers! First of all massive apologies for sudden disappearance but certain work-related and life-related things had me sidetracked for a decent amount of time and with the current pandemic things are different for all of us. The good news is! WE’RE BACK and today it’s an interesting episode as we are looking at a new entrant on the market Trapped – Escape Room Game Pack. With this really well-priced pack you can get a taste of puzzle-solving escape-room like fun without leaving your house :D  What’s more to want!? If you ever wanted to give it a go but didn’t want to b ..read more
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Dining with Dracula A Kickstarter preview - do you have what it takes to take over Dracula's tourist empire?
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
Hello everyone :) As you can see, this week we are not delivering on the promise of 'Beginner friendly games' as voted by you, but we have a great reason for it! While our notes and thoughts on great intro-games will remain and can wait, this could not. Thanks to kindness of 2Fat2Fly Games we've been given a chance to play their new upcoming board game Dining with Dracula, which is coming on Kickstarter 18th of August! Yes, we mean as in tomorrow for those of you who decided to give us a listen today. The game is a lovely mix of worker placement and very smart resource management which sets ..read more
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City Tycoon - a tile laying multiplayer-solo experience?
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
Hello fellow gamers ! In the eight episode of our second season I’m having a closer look at a game which I believe very few people know but may be something worth your attention. I’m talking about City Tycoon from Rebel, your friendly Polish publisher (no association with the podcast whatsoever :D ). In this tile-drafting and tile-laying city builder you’ll get a chance to build your own districts, supply them with resources and make sure that the citizens are happy, as it is their happiness that in the end helps you achieve success and win the game. With tile-drafting and 100+ tiles to choos ..read more
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Dark Souls The Board Game - Video grindfest on your tabletop
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
Hello everyone ! After slightly longer than anticipated break we're back and we're bringing you the promised content. In this episode we're looking at the game that you have chosen in the last Instagram vote, the tabletop adaptation of the unforgiving video game Dark Souls. If you'd like to learn more how Steamforged Games adapted the computer classis to its board game counter-part join me in this slightly longer than usual episode. We'll get a chance to hear my thoughts on the game having had it for more than 3 years in my collection and having played quite a few of the dungeons, if they ca ..read more
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The Godfather: Corleone's Empire - When Italian mob meets worker placement and area control
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
Hello everyone :) We are sorry for the wait but the voted episode is finally up and as chosen by you on our Instagram it's all about the mafia. In this episode I'm having a closer look at the Godfather: Corleone's Empire by Eric Lang published by ever-famous CMON. It is a 'minis on a map' game for which Mr. Lang is very famous for but one that has not gotten a lot of attention, which I believe is a shame. In Godfather you'll become a head of one of the families from the Godfather trying to work for the Don by establishing control in key areas, shaking down businesses and completing tasks that ..read more
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Elder Sign - Race against time with Eldritch Symbols and dice at it's core
The Dog Ate My Meeple Podcast
by Omar Aazam
1y ago
Hello everyone! In today’s episode I’m having a look at yet another game set in the ever-famous Lovecraftian Arkham Chronicles universe. This time it is our job to collect the Elder Signs and make sure that none of the ancient one’s will grow strong enough to wake and go through the portal to our world. As investigators we will investigate every corner of the Arkham Museum in hope’s of finding useful items, magical grimoires and allies that can help us in collecting Elder Signs, the eldritch symbols holding the power to seal the portals and stop the Ancient One’s attempts to come and wreak hav ..read more
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