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Amusing Meeples

Chris, Cullen, & Derek

We muse on randomly chosen topics and mechanisms to create board game ideas and inspire others to design their own board games. Prepare to be amused!

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  • 90 episodes
  • Updated Nov 19, 2025
  • Explicit

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  • Jul 6, 2023 · 54 min

    2-23 : ...SODE w/ Jed Limke

    We finally come to the end of a marathon of an episode, long enough and with enough content for me to comfortably make it another. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy.

  • Jun 28, 2023 · 47 min

    2-22: MEGA... w/ Jed Limke

    This is a surprising in depth, and incredibly entertaining TWO part episode. I highly hope you enjoy it, because it was one of the best times we had recording an episode.

  • Jun 14, 2023 · 54 min

    2-20 : Take a Chance on Meeples w/Jon Manker

    This week, Jon Manker of Ion Game Design joins the Meeples and we come up with another idea based off random information. Also, our connections have grown, and by listening, so have yours. The sky is the limit. If you like what you hear, send us an email, or get in touch with us. amusingmeeples AT gmail.com twitter: AT amusingmeeples or Join the Amusing Meeples Discord Server. Join us. We're Lonely.

  • May 31, 2023 · 51 min

    2-19 : Zeitgeist of the Bank Heist w/Amabel Holland

    This week, the Meeples are joined by Amabel Holland, designer of Irish Gauge, Nicaea, Eyelet, and many more. Be sure to them all out at hollandspiele.com Be sure to join us on our discord server for Amusing Meeples. Talk to us, and ask us a question you may have, or give us an idea. Maybe we will feature it on an upcoming episode. Thanks as always for listening. And reading this blurb.

  • May 24, 2023 · 50 min

    2-18 : We Were the Kates and Queens of Promise w/Stefan Alexander

    This week, Stefan Alexander joins the Meeples as we flow through the market of glitz and glam once more. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please join our Amusing Meeples discord server, if you would like to ask a question, give an idea, or just say hi. https://discord.gg/f3SPXtPW

  • May 17, 2023 · 57 min

    2-17 : Signal to Garth w/Stephen Buonocore

    This week, the Meeples are joined by Stephen Buonocore, the Podfather of Gaming, as they search for a signal in the skies about a game based around a famous country pop cowboy, and a board game mechanism almost everyone had to look up. We hope you enjoy. If you have an idea for an episode, or would just like to reach out and say hello, email us at amusingmeeples@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @amusingmeeples or Join our Amusing Meeples discord Server. BECOME A MEEPLE.

  • May 10, 2023 · 50 min

    2-16 : Debauchery Incorporeal w/Jason Tagmire

    This episode, Jason Tagmire from Button Shy games talks with the Meeples and we relive some of the old glam and glitz and most likely sloe gin of a bygone era. We come up with a game based on a set of gentleman LARPing their version of the Hangover movie - every day. We hope you enjoy. Make sure to check out Button Shy games and their plethora of wallet sized 18 card games. Contact: Amusingmeeples at gmail.com twitter: at amusing meeples JOIN THE AMUSING MEEPLES DISCORD SERVER. BECOME A MEEPLE.

  • May 3, 2023 · 52 min

    2-15 : Mortgage to Coffee Cup Conversion Chart w/Danny Devine

    This week, the Meeples talk with Danny Devine, designer of Sprawlopolis, Topiary, and Kohaku about an idea based around investigating and being able to keep your office open to the public with a landlord breathing down your neck. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please contact us with ideas you have for topics, or mechanisms you would like to hear more about in games. email: amusingmeeples@gmail.com twitter: @amusingmeeples JOIN OUR AMUSING MEEPLES DISCORD SERVER. WE PROMISE NOT TO TALK TO YOU IN ALL CAPS.

  • Apr 26, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    2-14 : Celluloid Android w/ Dave Beck

    This week, the Meeples talk with Dave Beck, designer of the newly released game Distilled, and come up with a idea based around ACTION you might take to save a business. Do you have a SOUND mind in order to play this game? Will this game be heavy or LIGHT? Contact us at: amusingmeeples at gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: at amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples discord Server. Thank you for listening and emailing and responding and making us feel not so lonely. Keep sending those game ideas.

  • Apr 19, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min

    2-13 : Let's Do a Podcast Again w/ Tony Boydell

    This week, Tony Boydell, designer of Snowdonia, Alubari, and Guilds of London, to name a few, joins the Meeples as we talk through a topic that is very current. We are by no means experts, and didn't want anyone to assume we were. Thank you for listening as always. Email: amusingmeeples at gmail.com Twitter: at amusing meeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord Server.

  • Apr 12, 2023 · 46 min

    2-12 : Anna and the Meeples w/Tucker Smedes

    This week, the Meeples talk with Tucker Smedes of Cardlords, and talk about another idea based on a fairly famous and in some places controversial play. How will we mix in the mechanic? Listen, and tell us how well we did. Contact: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow on twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord Server. Keep the creation going.

  • Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min

    2-11 : Ticking Time Bananas w/ Jason Washburn

    This week, the meeples talk with Jason Washburn of Gamelyn Games, and Talon Strikes Studios, about a new mechanism paired with an explorer we all know and love. We also get a incredibly in depth discussion from Jason on designing, and publishing, and how to see the game design problems from both angles. email: Amusingmeeples@gmail.com twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples discord server. We will talk about ALL the games.

  • Mar 29, 2023 · 57 min

    2-10 : Pretty Fly For a...Fly w/Lance Myxter

    Today, the Meeples brainstorm with Lance Myxter of Grey Fox Games, where we get a deep dive into the heart of the actual board game production. Do not be scared away, dear listener. The information contained in this episode may be a hard pill to swallow for some, but crucial advice for anyone who wants to get a board game out there. Contact: amusingmeeples@gmail.com follow on Twitter: @amusingmeeples AND chat with us on our Amusing Meeples Discord Server.

  • Mar 22, 2023 · 48 min

    2-09 : Little League No No's w/Emma Larkins

    This week, Emma Larkins, designer of Abandon All Artichokes, joins the Meeples, and discusses some brilliant game design. Email: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord Server!

  • Mar 15, 2023 · 46 min

    2-08 : Board Game Rating; S for Sad w/Shem Phillips

    This week, the Meeples talk to Shem Phillips of Garphill Games. If you would like to contact us, please email at: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow us on twitter! @amusingmeeples And join our Amusing Meeples Discord server. Guess what? We talk about board games on that as well. Thanks for listening!

  • Mar 8, 2023 · 56 min

    2-07 : Generic Superheroes w/ Kathleen Mercury

    This week, Kathleen Mercury joins the Meeples as we delve into a topic that is on the outskirts of fame, seemingly his whole life. Even the people who are against him are only a general threat. Join us this week on Amusing Meeples with Kathleen Mercury! Contact: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow on twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord!

  • Mar 1, 2023 · 57 min

    2-06 : Talkin' bout Nothin' w/ Justin De Witt

    This week, the Meeples welcome Justin De Witt from Fireside Games. We talk about existentialism, we talk about design, we talk about damn near everything. It was a high stakes debate based on a great idea from an unlikely source - pop music. Are you tantalized yet? Have your eardrums and canals started asking for more? Enjoy! To contact us, email: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow us on twitter! @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord! Thanks for listening!

  • Feb 15, 2023 · 55 min

    2-04 : Poor, Poor Ted Mynett w/ Rob Daviau

    This week, Rob Daviau joins us as we scheme up an idea based on a man not many people know about. Unless you were most likely related to him. Or you had business dealings in the 1800's...with trains. Anyway, we hope you like this episode, contact us at: amusingmeeples@gmail.com follow on twitter: @amusingmeeples join our Amusing Meeples discord!