216 episodes

The Broken Meeple - a UK Board Games blog and podcast that reports on board and card games. Reviews, Top 5/10 lists, or just anything that's on my mind! One thing is for sure - I don't hold back and will speak my mind!

In addition to this podcast I have a YouTube channel that showcases review videos and Top 10 lists. Please feel free to check them out!

The Broken Meeple The Broken Meeple

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    • 3.9 • 18 Ratings

The Broken Meeple - a UK Board Games blog and podcast that reports on board and card games. Reviews, Top 5/10 lists, or just anything that's on my mind! One thing is for sure - I don't hold back and will speak my mind!

In addition to this podcast I have a YouTube channel that showcases review videos and Top 10 lists. Please feel free to check them out!

    Episode 92 - Is Theme Essential In Board Games?

    Episode 92 - Is Theme Essential In Board Games?

    Episode 92 - Is Theme Essential In Board Games?

    A longer episode - I talk about updates, my health, a beige Euro, a new Ticket to Ride expansion and most of all, a big discussion about whether theme is an essential component of a board game.

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    The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live!

    If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel!

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    Related Content

    Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI
    Episode 90 Table Space ► https://youtu.be/h0TsmRJPDiw
    Episode 91 Adult Themes ► https://youtu.be/83WDGxStS-M

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    Who Am I?

    One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game.

    The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure).

    I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction and Channel Updates
    14:08- Florenza (An Average Beige Euro Like The Rest)
    24:34 - Ticket to Ride Iberia News
    30:49 - Is Theme Essential In Board Games?

    #brokenmeeple #essen #conventions #theme #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames

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    Useful Links

    Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple

    Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 91 - Are We Ready For Adult Themes?

    Episode 91 - Are We Ready For Adult Themes?

    Episode 91 - Board Games For Adults Only (Are We Ready?)

    Quicker episode today - health check, future content, a quick glance at the high potential for Don't Starve as a board game and then a discussion about whether there is a place in the industry for adult themed board games (horror and sexualised)

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    KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK

    The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live!

    If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel!

    kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple

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    Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at:

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    Related Content

    Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI
    Episode 90 Table Space ► https://youtu.be/h0TsmRJPDiw
    Tainted Grail Kings of Ruin Review ► https://youtu.be/UYWPwLABaQY
    This War Of Mine Campaign Expansion ► https://youtu.be/ltdaG2cmZLA

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    Who Am I?

    One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game.

    The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure).

    I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction and Channel Updates
    11:20 - Fractured Sky / Moonrakers Content To Come
    14:15 - Don't Starve Board Game (High Potential)
    21:15 - Adult Themes In Board Games

    #brokenmeeple #essen #conventions #adult #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames

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    Useful Links

    Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple

    Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

    • 43 min
    Podcast 90 - Managing Your Table Space

    Podcast 90 - Managing Your Table Space

    Podcast 90 - Shake Battle & Roll & Managing Your Table Space

    My plays at Shake Battle & Roll, my current status including my upcoming birthday and some tips on getting the most out of your table space!

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    KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK

    The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live!

    If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel!

    kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple

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    Related Content

    Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI
    Top 10 Gateway Games ► https://youtu.be/QX8NapNWxCU
    Mythwind Review ► youtu.be/RbNg3orrd8Y
    Wyrmspan Review ► https://youtu.be/RF6QcMrfPWM

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    Who Am I?

    One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game.

    The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure).

    I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction and Channel Updates
    11:50 - Shake Battle & Roll
    30:36 - Tips For Managing Your Table Space

    #brokenmeeple #essen #conventions #tablespace #honestreviews #top100 #top10 #boardgames #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames

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    Useful Links

    Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple

    Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

    • 49 min
    Episode 89 - Ancient Knowledge & Dune Uprising Reviews - A Civil War Brewing?

    Episode 89 - Ancient Knowledge & Dune Uprising Reviews - A Civil War Brewing?

    Podcast 89 - Ancient Knowledge & Dune Uprising Reviews - A Civil War Is Brewing

    Full reviews of Ancient Knowledge and Dune Imperium: Uprising as well as my thoughts on the recent tensions arising from discussing about "honest reviews"

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    KIENDA SPONSOR REFERRAL LINK

    The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live!

    If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel!

    kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple

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    Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI
    Fox Experiment Review ► https://youtu.be/lfZdj3ARghI
    Mythwind Review ► youtu.be/RbNg3orrd8Y
    Wyrmspan Review ► https://youtu.be/RF6QcMrfPWM

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    Who Am I?

    One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game.

    The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure).

    I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction and Channel Updates
    12:30 - Why Inventions Wasn't In My Anticipated Top 10
    18:30 - Ancient Knowledge Review
    27:36 - Dune Imperium Uprising Review
    44:20 - Honest Reviews (A Civil War Brewing?)

    #brokenmeeple #essen #ancientknowledge #honestreviews #dune #duneimperium #top100 #top10 #boardgames #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames

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    Useful Links

    Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple

    Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Podcast 88 - The Fox Experiment Review & Clickbait

    Podcast 88 - The Fox Experiment Review & Clickbait

    Podcast 88 - The Fox Experiment Review & Clickbait

    I give my full review thoughts on The Fox Experiment, rant a bit on how content creators are relying too heavily on clickbait tactics to be taken seriously and then I give my thoughts on the games that fell off my Top 100 from last year.

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    The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live!

    If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel!

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    Related Content

    Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI
    Icelandic Game Retreat ► https://youtu.be/dRI57qPIS2I
    Mythwind Review ► youtu.be/RbNg3orrd8Y
    Wyrmspan Review ► https://youtu.be/RF6QcMrfPWM

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    Who Am I?

    One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game.

    The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure).

    I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction and Channel Updates
    11:29 - Clickbait Rant In The Industry
    19:53 - The Fox Experiment Review
    33:45 - Games That Fell Off My Top 100

    #brokenmeeple #essen #greatwesterntrail #iceland #top100 #top10 #boardgames #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames

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    Useful Links

    Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple

    Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 87 - Spilavin Icelandic Game Retreat

    Episode 87 - Spilavin Icelandic Game Retreat

    Episode 87 - Spilavin Icelandic Game Retreat

    I was invited up to Iceland for a little board gaming retreat and played a lot of fun games! Let me tell you about the friendly people, the horse steak, the games I taught and the two new games I learned!

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    The Broken Meeple is happy to be sponsored by Kienda.co.uk where you can buy great games at great prices from a warehouse local to where I live!

    If you register an account on their website using my referral link and/or code you can get 5% discount on your first order over £60. And for every referral link used, the channel has greater access to further review copies for more content on the channel!

    kienda.co.uk/brokenmeeple

    Referral Code:

    02610323

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    Gain 50% off your first month renting board games at RENT, SHUFFLE & ROLL at:

    rentshuffleandroll.co.uk/
    Code: - BrokenMeeple50

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    Related Content

    Welcome To My Channel (Who I Am) ► youtu.be/kgznPr5F3HI
    Steve Finn Game Reviews ► https://youtu.be/tGeQoyPdjts
    Mythwind Review ► https://youtu.be/RbNg3orrd8Y
    Age of Rome Review ► https://youtu.be/CMmVgrenzgU

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    Who Am I?

    One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game.

    The Broken Meeple is a variety channel that hosts all kinds of board game content from reviews to Top 10 lists to playthroughs to live stream collaborations with special guests (predominantly small channels who deserve more exposure).

    I look forward to engaging with you, the community on my live streams or in the comments on my videos!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Introduction and Channel Updates
    11:19 - Icelandic Game Retreat and Horse Steak
    21:31 - The Games I Taught
    36:40 - Trekking Through History
    43:00 - Great Western Trail w/ Race To The North

    #brokenmeeple #essen #greatwesterntrail #iceland #top100 #top10 #boardgames #supportsmallcreators #tabletop #tabletopgames

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    Useful Links

    Become a Patreon ► www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Facebook ► www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Twitter ► twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple
    Instagram ► www.instagram.com/thebrokenmeeple
    Podcast ► @luke-hector-broken-meeple

    Full credit to BoardGameGeek and its members for any images used that aren't my own or part of the publisher press kit.

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Scott-O-Matic ,

Smart, opinionated and unapologetic.

The Broken Meeple is one of my favorite board game media creators. Luke has strong opinions which I greatly appreciate, he let’s you know what he think. And while I don’t always agree, I admire his insights and knowledge about games. I love his YouTube channel as well. If you want true and honest insight, this is the place.

Lrfreijo ,

Simply the best!

Whether you enjoy listening to his first impression of games or a full review you will get top notch info. His angry British rants are hilarious! I love this podcast!

N0g0D ,

Far too much negativity

I subscribed due to The Broken Meeple and Every Night is Game Night top 100 cooperative games. But far too much negativity is this podcast. Dropping.

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