The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

Episode 116 (Mini): Soda Jerk

In this mini episode, we’re heading behind the counter for a taste of Soda Jerk! We give you a quick rundown on how the game plays, what we enjoyed, and whether it deserv

Episode 115: Small Box, Big Punch: Forest Shuffle vs Tenby

This week we're proving that great board games don't need a giant box as Tenby and Forest Shuffle go head-to-head. From building up a seaside town in Tenby to creating po

Episode 114 (Mini): Crokinole

In this mini review, we’re taking a shot at Crokinole! We’ll talk about the gameplay, the skill, the flicking, and why this classic dexterity game continues to hit the ma

Episode 113: Streamlined: Sanctuary vs Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition

In our latest battle episode, Sanctuary takes on Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition in a showdown of cards, tiles, engines, strategy, and tough decisions! Both games brin

Special Episode 112 (Trivia): Pete's World

It's that time again for a special trivia episode!  It's Pete's World and we all just live in it!  So play along as we do thing's Pete's way and try to get the highest sc

Special Episode 111: Summer Flings 2026

You know that summer fling—you have a great time together, you can’t get enough of each other, and you’re not thinking too far into the future. Today, we’re bringing that

Episode 110: Expansion Face-Off: SETI: Space Agencies vs Shackleton Base: Below.Within.Above

The battle continues! Episode 110 features an Expansion Face-Off between SETI: Space Agencies and Shackleton Base: Below. Within. Above. We'll break down what each expans

Episode 109 (Mini): FlipToons

There's been a lot of buzz around FlipToons lately, so we wanted to see what all the excitement is about. Is it a deck-builder worth tracking down, or is the artwork doin

Special Episode 108 (Rating the Rankings): BGG 11-20

The Rating the Rankings series rolls on! Today we're breaking down BGG's #11–20, discussing what makes each game worthy of its spot, which ones deserve to climb higher, a

Episode 107 (Mini): Catan: On the Road

In today's mini we answer the question: Can Catan really fit in your pocket? This week we're taking a quick look at Catan: On the Road, the 15-minute card game that disti

Special Episode 106: Origins Recap Part 2 (16 Games Discussed)

Join us for part 2 of our Origins 2026 coverage!  We explore 16 new to us games and give our opinions on all of them.  So come enjoy as we close out Origins 2026! Specia

Special Episode 105: Origins Part 1 Recap (17 Games Discussed)

Join us for this special episode as we recap Origins 2026!  We explore 17 new to us games and give our opinions on all of them.  So buckle up as we bring you Origins 2026

Episode 104: Raucous Racing: Thunder Road Vendetta vs Dungeon Kart

Welcome back to The Fifth Meeple! Today's showdown is a race unlike any other. One contender brings post-apocalyptic carnage, while the other delivers fantasy-fueled kart

Episode 103 (Mini): Excalibur

Every kingdom needs a ruler, but only one can wield Excalibur. Today we're sharing our quick thoughts on this medieval-themed board game and whether it's a quest worth em

Episode 102: Classic Drafts: Azul vs Sagrada

Episode 102: Classic Drafts: Azul vs Sagrada In today's episode the Goofy Noob Returns as we battle and review two modern classic board games. Both are masterpieces of c

Episode 101 (Mini): Ito

Episode 101 (Mini): Ito In this bite-sized review, we break down Ito, a cooperative party game that turns simple numbers into creative conversations. Easy to teach, quic

Episode 100: Music to Our Ears: Luthier vs Lacrimosa

Episode 100: Music to Our Ears: Luthier vs Lacrimosa Welcome to our 100th episode spectacular! We couldn’t think of a better theme than Music to Our Ears! Today’s conten

Episode 99 (Mini): Avant Carde

Episode 99 (Mini): Avant Carde Today we’re diving into Avant Carde — the stylish card battler where every play feels like a duel between an art exhibit and a tactical mi

Episode 98: Living the Theme: Obsession vs Rock Hard 1977

Episode 98: Living the Theme: Obsession vs Rock Hard 1977 Some board games have a theme pasted on top. Others pull you completely into their world. That’s what this week

Special Episode 97 (Rating the Rankings): BGG 1-10

Special Episode 97 (Rating the Rankings): BGG 1-10 Ten games. Thousands of ratings. Endless arguments. Today, we enter the sacred list: BoardGameGeek’s top 10. Some of t