The Fifth Meeple Board Game Podcast

Special Episode 95 (Trivia): Starting Player Rules

Special Episode 95 (Trivia): Starting Player Rules Before the first move is made, before alliances are broken, before someone flips the table—there’s one critical question: who goes first? And apparently, board game designers have decided the answer should involve astrology, recent meals, or your proximity to a houseplant. Today’s trivia episode is all about starting player rules—the good, the bad, and the ‘why does this exist?’ Let’s find out who really deserves to go first. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Chris's 10 Trivia Questions (Starting Player Rules) Play along with us! Have any great trivia questions for us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com [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!

Episode 94: Allies or Adversaries: Kinfire Council vs Archipelago

Episode 94: Allies or Adversaries: Kinfire Council vs Archipelago In today's episode are friends working together… or secretly plotting against each other? This episode dives into Kinfire Council and Archipelago, two games that handle teamwork very differently. Expect laughs, tough choices, and a debate over which one creates the best game night chaos.  Only one can come out victorious as we battle them off in our Battle of the Funnest Showdown!  Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Topic of the Day! 10:30 Kinfire Council 32:04 Kinfire Council: Collector's Corner 33:40 Archipelago  47:21 Archipelago: Collector's Corner 48:15 Archipelago: Final Thoughts 52:00 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 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!

Episode 93 (Mini): First in Flight

Episode 93 (Mini): First in Flight Today we’re taking to the skies with First in Flight, a game all about pushing the limits of early aviation. It’s fast, it’s clever, and it might just surprise you with how tense those first few seconds off the ground can feel. Let’s see if this one soars… or stalls on the runway. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 First in Flight 02:36 First in Flight: The Good 06:50 First in Flight: The Bad 12:16 First in Flight: 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!

Episode 92: Forever and Ever-dell: Everdell vs Everdell Silverfrost

Episode 92: Forever and Ever-dell: Everdell vs Everdell Silverfrost In today's episode we’re heading deep into the forest—but don’t forget your coat, because things are about to get cold. That’s right, we’re putting Everdell head-to-head with its frosty counterpart, Everdell: Silverfrost. This one’s more than just vibes—it’s a true test of design. We’re comparing the cozy, streamlined engine-building of the original against the expanded systems and icy twists Silverfrost brings to the table. Does the classic still deliver the tightest, most satisfying experience, or has the new contender evolved the formula into something even better? Only one game earns the win—let’s find out into today's battle of the funnest showdown! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Topic of the Day! 10:20 Everdell Silverfrost 21:54 Everdell Silverfrost: Collector's Corner 23:47 Everdell Silverfrost: Final Thoughts 25:53 Battle of the Funnest Showdown 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!

Episode 91: Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament (Part 2)

Episode 91: Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament (Part 2) We crown a champ! It's part 2 of our epic Meeple Madness Tournament with the Final 8 teams battling it out to see who shall come out on top!  Enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Meeple Madness 2026 Tournament - Final 8 Games 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!