The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast
@fifthmeeplepod.bsky.social
A group of diverse friends who give our takes on the latest games to hit our table, then pit them against each other in the Battle of the Funnest.
In Episode 68, we’re exhibiting questionable behavior again, answering trivia questions sent in by listener @sethagonzalez.bsky.social
Expansion content! If you’re old enough, there’s a drinking game accidentally included—take a drink every time we mispronounce a word!
#boardgames #games #trivia
Expansion content! If you’re old enough, there’s a drinking game accidentally included—take a drink every time we mispronounce a word!
#boardgames #games #trivia
October 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In Episode 68, we’re exhibiting questionable behavior again, answering trivia questions sent in by listener @sethagonzalez.bsky.social
Expansion content! If you’re old enough, there’s a drinking game accidentally included—take a drink every time we mispronounce a word!
#boardgames #games #trivia
Expansion content! If you’re old enough, there’s a drinking game accidentally included—take a drink every time we mispronounce a word!
#boardgames #games #trivia
It’s a vermling infestation in the Misty Sea!
Note: No vermlings were harmed in the making of this photograph…but they were destroyed afterward.
#gloomhaven #boardgames #games
Note: No vermlings were harmed in the making of this photograph…but they were destroyed afterward.
#gloomhaven #boardgames #games
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
It’s a vermling infestation in the Misty Sea!
Note: No vermlings were harmed in the making of this photograph…but they were destroyed afterward.
#gloomhaven #boardgames #games
Note: No vermlings were harmed in the making of this photograph…but they were destroyed afterward.
#gloomhaven #boardgames #games
Played Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig tonight with my daughter. She clobbered me, but that’s OK since she’s an actual architect.
Thanks @beziergames.bsky.social for this gem.
#game #games #boardgames #architecture
Thanks @beziergames.bsky.social for this gem.
#game #games #boardgames #architecture
October 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Played Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig tonight with my daughter. She clobbered me, but that’s OK since she’s an actual architect.
Thanks @beziergames.bsky.social for this gem.
#game #games #boardgames #architecture
Thanks @beziergames.bsky.social for this gem.
#game #games #boardgames #architecture
Went old school with Trivial Pursuit tonight. I know this game won’t get much love, but my daughter asked for it and I got an hour of dad-daughter time, so that’s an automatic win!
#boardgames #trivia #games
#boardgames #trivia #games
October 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Went old school with Trivial Pursuit tonight. I know this game won’t get much love, but my daughter asked for it and I got an hour of dad-daughter time, so that’s an automatic win!
#boardgames #trivia #games
#boardgames #trivia #games
Got in two games of Shadows over Camelot tonight! So much suspicion packed into a couple of hours! Hopefully my friends still want to play with me after I pretty much scrutinized them non-stop. 🤷♂️
What hidden traitor games should we try next?
#games #boardgames #gamenight #KingArthur
What hidden traitor games should we try next?
#games #boardgames #gamenight #KingArthur
October 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Got in two games of Shadows over Camelot tonight! So much suspicion packed into a couple of hours! Hopefully my friends still want to play with me after I pretty much scrutinized them non-stop. 🤷♂️
What hidden traitor games should we try next?
#games #boardgames #gamenight #KingArthur
What hidden traitor games should we try next?
#games #boardgames #gamenight #KingArthur
The Tesseract has arrived! I saved the planet this time, but I’ll be jacking up the difficulty factor next time so prepare for the end of the world as we know it…. (But blame @smirkanddagger.bsky.social if it happens.)
#boardgames #games #tabletop
#boardgames #games #tabletop
October 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The Tesseract has arrived! I saved the planet this time, but I’ll be jacking up the difficulty factor next time so prepare for the end of the world as we know it…. (But blame @smirkanddagger.bsky.social if it happens.)
#boardgames #games #tabletop
#boardgames #games #tabletop
We played some Magical Athlete by @cmyk.games this weekend! This is a fun racing experience for a roll and move game. If you like Camel Up, Hot Streak, or Ready Set Bet, you should give this one a close look!
This will be in a future battle episode for sure!
#games #boardgames
This will be in a future battle episode for sure!
#games #boardgames
October 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We played some Magical Athlete by @cmyk.games this weekend! This is a fun racing experience for a roll and move game. If you like Camel Up, Hot Streak, or Ready Set Bet, you should give this one a close look!
This will be in a future battle episode for sure!
#games #boardgames
This will be in a future battle episode for sure!
#games #boardgames
Cascadia by @flatoutgames.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social solo scenario 19. I satisfied the elk and hawk requirements but scored 99 vs the required 100! Such a great game and I absolutely love the solo scenarios.
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
October 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Cascadia by @flatoutgames.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social solo scenario 19. I satisfied the elk and hawk requirements but scored 99 vs the required 100! Such a great game and I absolutely love the solo scenarios.
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
Hey, Everyone! I had to put my shelf together before taking my shelfie, so I decided to have a little fun with it. I present to you: The Making of a Shelfie!
#games #boardgames #shelfie #tabletopgames
#games #boardgames #shelfie #tabletopgames
September 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hey, Everyone! I had to put my shelf together before taking my shelfie, so I decided to have a little fun with it. I present to you: The Making of a Shelfie!
#games #boardgames #shelfie #tabletopgames
#games #boardgames #shelfie #tabletopgames
I just tried Xenon Profiteer by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social and it’s checking all my engineering nerd boxes—plus it’s a really good game! Looking forward to sharing this with my podmates soon. Thanks to @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention!
#games #boardgames #nerd #Xe
#games #boardgames #nerd #Xe
September 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I just tried Xenon Profiteer by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social and it’s checking all my engineering nerd boxes—plus it’s a really good game! Looking forward to sharing this with my podmates soon. Thanks to @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention!
#games #boardgames #nerd #Xe
#games #boardgames #nerd #Xe
Played Shackleton Base by Sorry We Are French yesterday. I came in worrying I wouldn’t like it but left looking forward to my next visit to the crater.
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #moon
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #moon
September 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Played Shackleton Base by Sorry We Are French yesterday. I came in worrying I wouldn’t like it but left looking forward to my next visit to the crater.
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #moon
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #moon
This is my pre-shelfie! I have a few questions for those that use Kallax shelves for their games.
1) Have you left out one or more vertical slats to allow for storing larger games? Any issues?
2) Did you anchor to the wall?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #tabletop #podcast
1) Have you left out one or more vertical slats to allow for storing larger games? Any issues?
2) Did you anchor to the wall?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #tabletop #podcast
September 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This is my pre-shelfie! I have a few questions for those that use Kallax shelves for their games.
1) Have you left out one or more vertical slats to allow for storing larger games? Any issues?
2) Did you anchor to the wall?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #tabletop #podcast
1) Have you left out one or more vertical slats to allow for storing larger games? Any issues?
2) Did you anchor to the wall?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #tabletop #podcast
Played Luthier by Paverson Games the other night. Really enjoyed the theme & the multi-step puzzle. But, it took 3 hours and I experienced a ton of downtime.
For those with multiple games under their belt, what has the average playtime been?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #music #orchestra
For those with multiple games under their belt, what has the average playtime been?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #music #orchestra
September 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Played Luthier by Paverson Games the other night. Really enjoyed the theme & the multi-step puzzle. But, it took 3 hours and I experienced a ton of downtime.
For those with multiple games under their belt, what has the average playtime been?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #music #orchestra
For those with multiple games under their belt, what has the average playtime been?
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames #music #orchestra
Recently received Baseball Highlights 2045 by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social as a gift—been on my wish list for quite some time. Really enjoyed the first series & likely will buy the Bases Loaded edition. ⚾️ Family Bonus—my wife offered to play this one. She’s on deck!
#games #boardgames #baseball
#games #boardgames #baseball
September 4, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Recently received Baseball Highlights 2045 by @eaglegryphon.bsky.social as a gift—been on my wish list for quite some time. Really enjoyed the first series & likely will buy the Bases Loaded edition. ⚾️ Family Bonus—my wife offered to play this one. She’s on deck!
#games #boardgames #baseball
#games #boardgames #baseball
Hot Streak by CMYK is an absolute riot, having us yelling at the cards and laughing the whole game through. Daniella appears to have the biggest problem as she won both games—plus a lifetime supply of cheese biscuits. 😅
#games #boardgames #tabletopgames #baseball #podcast
#games #boardgames #tabletopgames #baseball #podcast
August 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Hot Streak by CMYK is an absolute riot, having us yelling at the cards and laughing the whole game through. Daniella appears to have the biggest problem as she won both games—plus a lifetime supply of cheese biscuits. 😅
#games #boardgames #tabletopgames #baseball #podcast
#games #boardgames #tabletopgames #baseball #podcast
Got in our first game of Spectacular by Chilifox Games. I did not do well LOL! There’s a lot packed into what at first appears to be an innocent little game! I’m very much looking forward to several more plays before we cover this on the podcast.
#boardgames #games #dice #dicegames
#boardgames #games #dice #dicegames
August 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Got in our first game of Spectacular by Chilifox Games. I did not do well LOL! There’s a lot packed into what at first appears to be an innocent little game! I’m very much looking forward to several more plays before we cover this on the podcast.
#boardgames #games #dice #dicegames
#boardgames #games #dice #dicegames
In our mini Episode 60, we give our thoughts on Reiner Knizia’s Rebirth by @mightyboards.bsky.social . “No one provokes me with impunity!”
#boardgames #games
#boardgames #games
August 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
In our mini Episode 60, we give our thoughts on Reiner Knizia’s Rebirth by @mightyboards.bsky.social . “No one provokes me with impunity!”
#boardgames #games
#boardgames #games
Railroad Ink Challenge (Shining Yellow Edition) by Horrible Guild is definitely more thinky than the Deep Blue Edition I’m more familiar with, even without the expansion dice. Which edition I should try next?
P.S. Thought we had a tie here until I realized the right map has a scoring error. #games
P.S. Thought we had a tie here until I realized the right map has a scoring error. #games
August 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Railroad Ink Challenge (Shining Yellow Edition) by Horrible Guild is definitely more thinky than the Deep Blue Edition I’m more familiar with, even without the expansion dice. Which edition I should try next?
P.S. Thought we had a tie here until I realized the right map has a scoring error. #games
P.S. Thought we had a tie here until I realized the right map has a scoring error. #games
I’ve been lied to! One of my favorite polkas taught me that In Heaven, There Is No Beer. Then, Pete pulls this baby out! Heaven & Ale by Eggertspiele. Who’s drinkin’ what I’m pourin’?
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #beer #polka
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #beer #polka
August 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I’ve been lied to! One of my favorite polkas taught me that In Heaven, There Is No Beer. Then, Pete pulls this baby out! Heaven & Ale by Eggertspiele. Who’s drinkin’ what I’m pourin’?
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #beer #polka
#boardgames #tabletopgames #games #beer #polka
Episode 59 is out there giving you “Summon to Believe in”! It’s Res Arcana vs The Vale of Eternity in our Battle of the Funnest Showdown.
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
August 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Episode 59 is out there giving you “Summon to Believe in”! It’s Res Arcana vs The Vale of Eternity in our Battle of the Funnest Showdown.
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
#boardgames #games #tabletopgames
Went diving with the group last night, exploring the unknown in Endeavor: Deep Sea by @burntislandgames.bsky.social . Love the modular board, different scenarios, specialists … that give such variation from game to game. Haven’t tried it co-op yet but I hear it’s tough!
#boardgames #games #ocean
#boardgames #games #ocean
August 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Went diving with the group last night, exploring the unknown in Endeavor: Deep Sea by @burntislandgames.bsky.social . Love the modular board, different scenarios, specialists … that give such variation from game to game. Haven’t tried it co-op yet but I hear it’s tough!
#boardgames #games #ocean
#boardgames #games #ocean
The truth is out there … and we’re looking for it in SETI! I absolutely love this game. Theme, mechanisms, production—it checks all the boxes for me. A Prelude-like expansion that shortens the play time a bit is maybe all I could ask. Well done @czechgames.com !
#boardgames #games #aliens #UFO
#boardgames #games #aliens #UFO
August 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The truth is out there … and we’re looking for it in SETI! I absolutely love this game. Theme, mechanisms, production—it checks all the boxes for me. A Prelude-like expansion that shortens the play time a bit is maybe all I could ask. Well done @czechgames.com !
#boardgames #games #aliens #UFO
#boardgames #games #aliens #UFO
Scored this 23-point salad with my daughter today en route to a 4-star review from the critics. Risks pay off—only sometimes—in the Salad Shop.
August 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Scored this 23-point salad with my daughter today en route to a 4-star review from the critics. Risks pay off—only sometimes—in the Salad Shop.
Straw is a relatively simple push your luck card game that I have a lot of fun with. Originally published by @alderaceg.bsky.social but out of print now, you need to balance how much weight you keep in your hand vs what you put on the camel. But don’t break his back!
#games #cardgames #boardgames
#games #cardgames #boardgames
August 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Straw is a relatively simple push your luck card game that I have a lot of fun with. Originally published by @alderaceg.bsky.social but out of print now, you need to balance how much weight you keep in your hand vs what you put on the camel. But don’t break his back!
#games #cardgames #boardgames
#games #cardgames #boardgames
Surrounded by undead, the Cragheart he hurls his last projectile at Jekserah, striking her down where she stands. Now, all that remains is to take the beating that awaits him before tasting the sweet rewards of victory.
#Gloomhaven #boardgames #games
#Gloomhaven #boardgames #games
August 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Surrounded by undead, the Cragheart he hurls his last projectile at Jekserah, striking her down where she stands. Now, all that remains is to take the beating that awaits him before tasting the sweet rewards of victory.
#Gloomhaven #boardgames #games
#Gloomhaven #boardgames #games