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The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 116

A board games podcast featuring a group of diverse friends who offer their takes on the latest and greatest board games to hit their table and face them off 1v1 in the “Battle of the Funnest” Showdown.

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Episode 116 (Mini): Soda Jerk

Episode 120

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 18:25

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 deserves a spot at your next game night. Enjoy!

Episode 116 (Mini): Soda Jerk

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00:00 Introduction

00:52 Soda Jerk

02:08 Soda Jerk: The Good

09:31 Soda Jerk: The Bad

13:39 Soda Jerk: Collector's Corner

14:20 Soda Jerk: Final Scores

Thanks for listening! Want to keep the conversation going? Reach out to us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com—we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and hot takes. And as always… play more board games!

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

Episode 119

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 59:47

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 powerful combinations of trees, animals, and wildlife in Forest Shuffle, both games give you plenty to think about without taking over your table. Which small-box game packs the biggest punch? Let's find out in this week's Battle of the Funnest Showdown!

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

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00:00 Introduction

01:09 What's on your table?

09:11 Forest Shuffle

25:16 Forest Shuffle: Collector's Corner

26:38 Forest Shuffle: Final Thoughts

28:39 Tenby

42:39 Tenby: Collector's Corner

43:34 Tenby: Final Thoughts

46:49 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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Episode 114 (Mini): Crokinole

Episode 118

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 18:46

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 mark!

Episode 114 (Mini): Crokinole

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00:00 Introduction

00:56 Crokinole

02:25 Crokinole: The Good

07:13 Crokinole: The Bad

11:42 Crokinole: Collector's Corner

13:06 Crokinole: Final Scores

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Episode 113: Streamlined: Sanctuary vs Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition

Episode 117

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 01:08:35

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 bring their own streamlined take on the engine-building experience, but which one delivers the better gameplay? Which has the more satisfying decisions? And most importantly… which game comes out on top?

The pedigree of these two games come from board game royalty but only one can win this battle today! Join us as we break them down, compare what they do best, and settle the score in our latest board game battle!

Episode 113: Streamlined: Sanctuary vs Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition

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00:00 Introduction

01:14 What's on your table?

14:14 Sanctuary

35:25 Sanctuary: Collector's Corner

36:27 Sanctuary: Final Thoughts

38:20 Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition

52:29 Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: Collector's Corner

54:45 Terraforming Mars: Final Thoughts

56:43 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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Special Episode 112 (Trivia): Pete's World

Episode 116

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 31:01

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 score possible! Enjoy!

Special Episode 112 (Trivia): Pete's World

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00:00 Introduction

00:48 Pete's Trivia World

Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll put your trivia up on our podcast in the future (10 questions minimum| 15 questions max) as always play more board games!

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Special Episode 111: Summer Flings 2026

Episode 115

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 32:10

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 same energy to the table with the board games we’re loving right now! It's our annual summer fling episode so sit back and enjoy as we each talk about 3 games we are in love with at least for the summer of 2026.

Special Episode 111: Summer Flings 2026

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00:00 Introduction

00:35 Summer Flings 2026

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

Episode 114

Thursday, August 6, 2026 • Duration 01:03:34

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 expansion brings to the table, who they're best for, and ultimately crown the winner. If you're wondering which expansion is worth adding to your shelf, this episode is for you.

Also check out Episode 69 where these two titans originally battled each other in one epic clash.

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

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00:00 Introduction

01:20 What's on your table?

13:21 SETI: Space Agencies

23:48 SETI: Space Agencies: Collector's Corner

24:52 SETI: Space Agencies: Final Thoughts

27:32 Shackleton Base: Below.Within.Above

42:17 Shackleton Base: Below.Within.Above: Collector's Corner

43:18 Shackleton Base: Below.Within.Above: Final Thoughts

46:15 Battle of the Funnest Showdown

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Episode 109 (Mini): FlipToons

Episode 113

Thursday, July 30, 2026 • Duration 14:55

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 doing most of the heavy lifting? Come find out the answers in today's mini!

Episode 109 (Mini): FlipToons

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00:00 Introduction

00:50 FlipToons

02:20 FlipToons: The Good

07:54 FlipToons: The Bad

11:16 FlipToons: The Collector's Corner

11:55 FlipToons: Final Scores

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

Episode 112

Thursday, July 23, 2026 • Duration 48:16

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, and whether any have overstayed their welcome. Then we'll put our opinions to the test with another snake draft, competing for your votes to see who drafts the strongest lineup. It's another episode full of rankings, debates, and board game fun! (Check out Episode 97 for the first in this series "Rating the Rankings)

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

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00:00 Introduction

00:54 BGG Top 11-20

40:54 The Draft

Whose draft did you like best? Let us know by emailing us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and maybe we'll give you a shout out in our next episode! As always get those games to the table!

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Episode 107 (Mini): Catan: On the Road

Episode 111

Thursday, July 16, 2026 • Duration 18:39

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 distills the classic resource gathering, trading, and settlement building experience into a fast, travel-friendly package. Does it capture the magic of the original, or should it stay packed away?

Episode 107 (Mini): Catan: On the Road

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00:00 Introduction

00:48 Catan: On the Road

02:33 Catan: On the Road: The Good

07:27 Catan: On the Road: The Bad

13:39 Catan: On the Road: The Collector's Corner

14:32 Catan: On the Road: Final Scores

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