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Packing Party - Who Would Want to Back This #kickstarter #crowdfunding

November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Packing Party from @shinypigeongames.bsky.social launched on Kickstarter yesterday. Check out this video for reasons you might want to back it. then visit the the campaign via the link below.
youtube.com/shorts/113FC...

Distilled Cocktails - Who Would Want to Back It #kickstarter #crowdfunding #boardgames

November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Late Pledges are available for Distilled Cocktails from @paverson.bsky.social . Check out the video here for reasons you might want to back it. Then follow the link below to pledge.
youtube.com/shorts/mVlEa...

Last Command - Review Snippets

November 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

ICYMI we reviewed The Last Command. A 2 player Deck Building game where you are building 2 decks. Check out some snippets of my review here, and the whole thing over on YouTube. And check below for a link to buy.
youtube.com/shorts/CC9YQ...

Dicey Devices - Who Would Want to Back This #kickstarter #boardgames

October 31, 2025 at 1:59 AM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

I posted earlier about Dicey Devices. If you want the TL:DR version, here are the reasons you might want to back it.
youtube.com/shorts/P31yU...

Dicey Devices Preview - Mad Machine Machinations

October 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Origami Whale Games launched Dicey Devices on Kickstarter today. A engine building #boardgame where you are a mad scientist building a death ray. Check out our preview to see how it plays and if you would want to back it. Then visit the link below to check out the Kickstarter.
youtu.be/1qcf3Jur7Nw

Gems of Iridescia Review Summary

October 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Here is a summary of my thoughts on Gems of Iridescia from @rockstonedice.bsky.social. Check out YouTube for my full thoughts and all the other coverage of the game including unboxing, how to play and a solo play.
youtube.com/shorts/YAR8E...

14ers - Who Would Want to Back This #kickstarter #mountains #climbing

October 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

14ers from @grazingbeargames.bsky.social is currently on Kickstarter (link below). Here is a video about reasons you might want to back it.
youtube.com/shorts/M8Pdj...

Doom Cat - Who Would Want to Back This

October 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Doom Cat from @dylancoyle.bsky.social will be on Backerkit tomorrow. So check out this video to see if it is something you want to back. And check out the YouTube channel to see the full review and a solo play. Link to campaign below.
youtube.com/shorts/iCVTj...

Spirits of the Wild Comparison #boardgames #unboxing

October 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

A bit of a different week for us here. We start the week with some Kickstarter preview #boardgames. Our review is on Wednesday and a seasonal solo play on Thursday. Check out our Instagram for more content as well.

October 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

A new version of the #boardgame Spirits of the Wild came out. Here is a short comparison of the 2. We also have a full unboxing and how to play on the channel.
youtube.com/shorts/n5jCQ...

Hardwood Duel Review Summary #nba #cardgame

October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

The #NBA season is about to start. Looking for a #boardgame to celebrate. Well check out my review of Hardwood Duel and see if it interests you. Here are some snippets. Check out the channel for the whole thing.
youtube.com/shorts/_Iymn...

Leviathan Wilds Solo Play - Them Bones, Them Bones!

October 15, 2025 at 2:28 AM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Miniature Market has a BIGGER than #blackfriday sale going on now with huge discounts on thousands of #boardgames and other things. So check it out now! Use our link here to help the channel as you get savings.
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October 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

We got a good assortment of #boardgame things for you this week. Some #unboxings, #howtoplays, #soloplays and a #review as well.

October 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

I finally took the dive and tried out Leviathan Wilds from @mooncrabgames.bsky.social. I also recorded it so you can see my "attempt". It may or may not have gone well. Tune in to find out.
youtu.be/aCpE-DpJcq4

Storyfold: Wildwoods Solo Play - The Light Starts Here

October 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Today we published our playthrough video of the prologue from Storyfold: Wildwoods. The prologue is a tutorial, so this will show you how to play.
youtu.be/CiQJfGDrxT8

Knitting Circle - Unboxing

October 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Lost Lumina from @drandagames.bsky.social is a 2 player only area control game. Start the game drafting cards and then use them to manage your troops or to fight battles. Check out the link below to see how to play.

October 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Our week of #boardgame content has a bit of everything for you all. I will mention that the solo play of Storyfold is the prologue, so it acts as a how to play video. #howtoplay #review #soloplay #playthrough

October 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

Here we are for the next #flatoutfriday. Today Knitting Circle from @flatoutgames.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social is being featured in a multitude of ways. Lets start with looking inside the box. #boardgame
youtu.be/sfPslnRcI_E

The Last Command Solo Play - Fight Off The A.I!

October 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

The new Dungeons and Dragons Horrified #boardgame from Ravensburger finally got me to try a horrified game, even though it is the 4th one I bought. And of course I decided to film my initial play. Link below 👇

October 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

For those who have enjoyed the coverage and are looking to purchase The Last Command, you can purchase the game here: sentient-games.com/store-1

Store — Sentient Games

sentient-games.com

October 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

It's time for another solo play, and if you have paid attention to our schedule you will know it is The Last Command. So come and see it in action.
youtu.be/mSkdywePCEU

PocketParks - Why you should back it #cardgame #nationalpark #nature

October 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

PocketParks launched on Kickstarter today. We had a chance to preview this fast playing family style card game. Here is who i think would be interested in backing it. Check below for the link to the campaign.
youtube.com/shorts/u9ciF...

Familiars and Foes Review - Did This Put A Spell On Us?

September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

The spooky season starts tomorrow, but today I am taking a look at a game that will fit with that theme, Familiars and Foes. I have covered the unboxing, how to play and solo on the channel before. But now I share my thoughts on the game.
youtu.be/9K0MQUNkt_w

Familiars and Foes Review - Did This Put A Spell On Us?

September 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Merry Married Meeples

@merrymarried.bsky.social

The spooky season starts tomorrow, but today I am taking a look at a game that will fit with that theme, Familiars and Foes. I have covered the unboxing, how to play and solo on the channel before. But now I share my thoughts on the game.
youtu.be/9K0MQUNkt_w