The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

01/08/2026

Episode 80 is now live! These are two really fun party games with some light strategy! If you want a raucous good time with friends and family we don't think you can do wrong with either game but only one can take the crown of winner! CMYK Games Enjoy!

Episode 80: Don't Bet on It: Hot Streak vs Magical Athlete Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Topic of the Day! 04:24 Magical Athlete 13:35 Magical Athlete: Collector's Corner 14:40 Magical Athlete: Final Thoughts 16:22 Hot Streak 27:24 Hot Streak: Collector's Corner 27:51 Hot Streak: Final Though...

01/01/2026

The best plays of 2025! We hope you enjoy our take on some of the best individual plays we had in 2025! Let us know what are the best plays you had for 2025 as well!

Special Episode 79: Cream of the Crop Top Plays of 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Top 3 Games We Played in 2025 37:32 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at [email protected] and as always play more board games!

12/26/2025

We have a mini review for you! The perfect episode of toys just in time for Christmas! Repos Production Enjoy!

Episode 78 (Mini): Toy Battle Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Toy Battle 02:43 Toy Battle: The Good 08:42 Toy Battle: The Bad 15:07 Toy Battle: Final Scores 21:45 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at [email protected] and as always play more board games!

12/18/2025

Episode 77 is now live! An epic battle between two buzz worthy candidates! Who can buzz to the top? Enjoy Elf Creek Games Stonemaier Games

Episode 77: What's the Buzz? Honey Buzz vs Apiary Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Topic of the Day! 08:22 A Listener Review! 09:10 Honey Buzz 22:41 Honey Buzz: Collector's Corner 24:52 Honey Buzz: Final Thoughts 27:22 Apiary 41:37 Apiary: Collector's Corner 42:11 Apiary: Final Thoughts 44:24 Ba...

12/11/2025

Our latest episode is out and it's trivia time! Our deluxifier Pete has put this trivia night together! So grab some paper and a writing utensil and play along with us to see if you can beat us! Enjoy!

Special Episode 76 (Trivia): Board Game Trivia Challenge Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!) 01:24 Pete's 10 Trivia Questions 31:45 Our Final Scores 33:11 Bloopers Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at [email protected] and mayb...

12/04/2025

Our latest episode is out and it features two heavy weights going at it! Shadows over Camelot vs Nemesis! Both of these games are great and bring great fan bases to the table but only one can claim victory! Hope you enjoy the listen! Days of Wonder Awaken Realms Rebel Studio

Episode 75: The Enemy Within: Shadows over Camelot vs Nemesis Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Topic of Discussion 04:49 Shadows over Camelot 18:17 Shadows over Camelot: Collector's Corner 18:53 Shadows over Camelot: Final Thoughts 21:34 Nemesis 39:22 Nemesis: Collector's Corner 39:51 Nemesis: F...

11/27/2025

We’re covering Trinket Trove by GameHead for Episode 74!

11/27/2025

Our latest mini review is out! This game might come in a small box but boy does it pack a punch and just in time for the cozy season! GameHead

Episode 74 (Mini): Trinket Trove Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Trinket Trove 02:33 Trinket Trove: The Good 10:12 Trinket Trove: The Bad 13:37 Trinket Trove: Final Scores 17:35 Bloopers Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at [email protected] and as always play more....

11/20/2025

Our latest episode is out! The moment has arrived! Our Top 15 Board Games of All Time Numbers 5 to 1! Let us know what your top 5-1 are in the comments and see if we match up with you at all! Enjoy and thanks again for the listens!

Special Episode 73: You're the Best, Part 3: Top 15 Board Games of All Time (5-1) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Topic of the Day! 07:12 David's #5 09:13 Pete's #5 12:43 Chris's #5 15:15 Daniella's #5 17:56 David's #4 20:58 Pete's #4 24:16 Chris's #4 26:32 Daniella's #4 29:08 David's #3 33:13....

11/13/2025

Our latest episode is out! Part 2 of our Top 15 Board Games of All Time! Let us know what your top 10-6 are in the comments and see if we match up with you at all! Enjoy and thanks again for the listens!

Special Episode 72: You're the Best, Part 2: Top 15 Board Games of All Time (10-6) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Topic of the Day! 06:08 Chris's #10 09:36 David's #10 12:04 Pete's #10 15:14 Daniella's #10 18:03 Chris's #9 20:21 David's #9 23:48 Pete's #9 26:05 Daniella's #9 27:33 Chris's #8 3...

11/06/2025

It's our favorite time of the year when we release our top 15 games of all time! This series will be in 3 parts for the next 3 weeks so we hope you all enjoy! Thanks for the listens and let us know what your top 15 games of all time are and maybe we'll get some to the battlefield!

Special Episode 71: You're the Best, Part 1: Top 15 Board Games of All Time (15-11) Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Topic of the Day! 05:14 Pete's #15 09:00 David's #15 12:16 Chris's #15 15:36 Daniella's #15 19:26 Pete's #14 21:58 David's #14 25:17 Chris's #14 27:07 Daniella's #14 29:11 Pete's....

10/30/2025

Our latest episode is out! This is a fun small box card game that packs a pretty good punch with an interesting twist! It also goes by the name "Poison" Designed by Reiner Knizia it's Perfect for Halloween! IELLO Games

Episode 70 (Mini): Friday the 13th Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Friday the 13th 02:39 Friday the 13th: The Good 06:02 Friday the 13th: The Bad 10:22 Friday the 13th: Final Score 15:02 Bloopers *Friday the 13th is also known as Poison by Reiner Knizia Thanks for listening! Want to connect wit...