Unboxing The Great Wall (2021)

 Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes The Great Wall from Awaken Realms. Designed by Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Robert Plesowicz, and Łukasz Włodarczyk.

Released on December 31, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/_wItSsZr0UQ

What's New In Board Gaming: December 31, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of December 31, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Du2XskzwEy0

Mentor Minutes, Episode 31: Top 10 Licensed Games (Based on IPs)

Mentor Minutes is a new podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Jay discuss board games, top 10's, and more.

In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay discuss their picks of board games for the top 10 licensed Games!  What do you think of our lists?  What are your favorites?

Released on December 28, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mLG1dJLA54A

Learn to Play The Goonies: Escape with One-Eyed Willy’s Rich Stuff - A Coded Chronicles Game

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play The Goonies: Escape with One-Eyed Willy’s Rich Stuff - A Coded Chronicles Game from The Op. Designed by Jay Cormier, Sen-Foong Lim.

Released on December 21, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/S3UfrJ6YzTQ 

What’s New in Board Gaming: December 17, 2021

 Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby.  Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks.  Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.  As of December 17, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/jyrot8QTpBY

Mentor Minutes, Episode 30: Top 10 Abstract Games

Mentor Minutes is a new podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Jay discuss board games, top 10's, and more. In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay discuss their picks of board games for the top 10 abstract Games! What do you think of our lists? What are your favorites?

Released on December 14 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/yOYO7L1W-DQ

Unboxing In Too Deep

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the new Kickstarter "In Too Deep" from Burnt Island Games. Designed by Josh Cappel and Daryl Chow.

Released on December 10, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/lSo0-climdw

Jay's Takeaways: No Thanks!

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game No Thanks from AMIGO.

Released on December 8, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/aAfrSutVY3U

Learn to Play Nidavellir

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Nidavellir from GRRRE Games. Designed by Serge Laget.

Released on Dec 7
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LbA62q31nHM

Unboxing Commissioned: The Call

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the first expansion to Commissioned, called "The Call." From Chara Games. Designed by Patrick Lysaght.

Released on Dec. 5, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fXz1cNJoYZ0

What's New in Board Gaming: Dec 3, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.

As of December 3, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/udicxtxsKYk

Unboxing Great Western Trail 2nd edition

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the second edition of Alexander Pfister's excellent cowboy euro game, Great Western Trail! Published again by eggertspiele, it adds new artwork, a new cow type, recessed player boards, and more!

Released on November 29, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/AbjcPqiZgOI

Unboxing Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Cuphead: Fast-Rolling Dice Game from The Op.

Released on November 29, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WL5LZXeJ4mo

Unboxing Kingdom Hearts: Perilous Pursuit

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Kingdom Hearts: Perilous Pursuit from The Op.

Released on November 29, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/nOmR6wATh9E

Unboxing Talisman: Harry Potter

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Talisman: Wizarding World of Harry Potter from The Op.

Released on November 29, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/oRsGnjxoeNQ

Unboxing The Goonies: Escape with One-Eyed Willy's Rich Stuff (Coded Chronicles)

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes The Goonies: Escape with One-Eyed Willy's Rich Stuff (Coded Chronicles) from The Op.

Released on November 29, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xK9Rwd0s3fA

Unboxing The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 from The Op.

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/vOKk4Smg9Qc Released on November 29, 2021.

Unboxing Dungeon Doors

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Dungeon Doors from Dynamic Gorilla. Designed by Harrison Barlow and Mike Bocanegra.

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/eB9zQefvals

Jay's Takeaways: The Godfather: Corleone's Empire

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game The Godfather: Corleone's Empire from CMON Games.

Released on November 24, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/gc-AZPJean4

Mentor Minutes, Episode 29: Top 10 Essential Board Games

Mentor Minutes is a new podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Jay discuss board games, top 10's, and more. In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay discuss their picks of board games for the top 10 Essential Board Games! What do you think of our lists? What are your favorites?

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rRmMTYFrcoY

What's New in Board Gaming: November 19, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. 
As of November 19, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/iYyXiAee1ug

Learn to Play Excavation Earth (plus solo)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Excavation Earth from Mighty Boards. Designed by Gordon Calleja, David Turczi, and Wai Yee.

Released on November 16, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/r091lY3LTXY

Jay's Takeaways: Lost Cities

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game Lost Cities from KOSMOS.

Released on November 10, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/R67cSks7WrA

Mentor Minutes, Episode 28: Top 10 Heavy Board Games

Mentor Minutes is a new podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Jay discuss board games, top 10's, and more.

In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay discuss their picks of board games for the top 10 Heavy Board Games! What do you think of our lists? What are your favorites?

Released on November 9, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/BKMu3Te0y6w

Unboxing ALIEN: Fate of the Nostromo

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Alien Fate of the Nostromo from Ravensburger. Designed by Scott Rogers.

Released on November 7, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/hPeDOvF5-NE

Unboxing Floriferous

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Floriferous from Pencil First Games. Designed by Eduardo Baraf, Steve Finn, and Keith Matejka.

Released on Nov 5, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/lkWD-eJHhIs

What’s New in Board Gaming: November 5, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.
As of November 5, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HChvRQ_QseY

Learn to Play Stone Age

One of the early worker placement favorites, Stone Age! It's had expansions, family editions, and an updated winter edition. But how does the base game play? If you're new to Stone Age, watch this tutorial!

Released on November 2, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ApXCTE8ICCM

Unboxing Rescuing Robin Hood

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens the retail release of Rescuing Robin Hood from Castillo Games. Designed by Bryce Brown.

Released on October 28, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8gECB0EyKtg

Jay Takeaways: Quacks of Quedlinburg

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game the Quacks of Quedlinburg from Schmidt Spiele.

Released on October 27, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2wq3iPI0AJo

Meeple Mentor, Episode 27: Best Space-themed Board Game

In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay defend their choice of the best space-themed board game!  All for a special podcast episode from Friday Knight Games!

Released on October 26, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/f19zp9qj3KY

What's New in Board Gaming: October 22, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. 
As of October 22, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Sf3UmN_i9DI

Learn to Play Rajas of the Ganges (Plus Variants, Mini-expansions)

Rajas of the Ganges is a wonderful worker placement game that uses 4 colors of dice as resources to collect and spend.  Build up your personal palace with new building tiles consisting of markets, temples, buildings, and more!
Of course I'm teaching it with the variants and mini-expansions!

Release date: October 19, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/_lm1jJPg9mI

Jay's Takeaways: ICECOOL

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game ICECOOL from Brain Games.

Released on October 13, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/o9O9EmKVvfU

Mentor Minutes, Episode 26: Conventions Trip Reports

Mentor Minutes is a new podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Jay discuss board games, top 10's, and more. In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay discuss their recent trips to gaming conventions in the past month!

Released on October 12, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/GVSPekjRCBg

What's New in Board Gaming: October 8, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of October 8, 2021

Released on October 8, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/-E1xnkY0jas

Learn to Play Horrified (and solo)

For this October Halloween season, I'm teaching you how to play the Universal Monster movie mash up board game, HORRIFIED.  It's a fun co-op that's light enough to be played by anyone, and family-friendly too!

Released on October 5, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1qT_3WaBtKI

Jay's Takeaways: Celestia

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game Celestia from BLAM!

Released on September 29, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/AvNAC31OFPo

Mentor Minutes, Episode 25: Top 10 Board Games with Multiple Game Boards

 In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay discuss their picks of board games for the top 10 Games with Multiple Game Boards!  What do you think of our lists?  What are your favorites?

Released on September, 28, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/c2s-2go28jY

Unboxing Top Shelf Gamer Upgrade Component Bundles (Kickstarter Preview)

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens the Top Shelf Gamer bundled upgraded game components being funded on Kickstarter. Four volumes to look at! Treasure Chest, Harvest Handbook, Elemental Essentials, Cataclysmic Compendium

Released on September 27, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/e_35_Yu9N3I

What's New in Board Gaming: September 24, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of September 24, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/76mu-1gODgM

Unboxing Tiny Towns: Villagers expansion

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens the Tiny Towns expansion, "Villagers" from AEG. One of the Gen Con new releases!

Released on September 22, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mdneBjK560E

Unboxing Whirling Witchcraft

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens up one of the newest games from AEG, Whirling Witchcraft. This is a new one released at Gen Con 2021!

Released on September 22, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/FWb7VwOkBL4

Unboxing Ten

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the newest card game from Alderac Entertainment Group, "TEN." Part of the "Big Game Night" and new releases from Gen Con 2021!

Released on September 22, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/bf4LGnqS6Lc

Learn to Play Ticket to Ride

Alan Moon's most famous/popular board game, Ticket to Ride. I figured I should cover the original game due to its continual popularity and impact on the industry!

Released on September 21, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/SUmHqvrI4q0

Jay's Takeaways: Spicy

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game Spicy from HeidelBÄR Games.

Released on September 1, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/aM7neM815vU

Unboxing Philosophia: Floating World

Check out the newest Kickstarter game from Cogito Ergo Meeple, "Philosophia: Floating World."  In this video I unbox the game and take a look at what's inside!

Released on September 14, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/r3vdY0ywNGU

Mentor Minutes, Episode 24: Interviewing Paul Salomon

Mentor Minutes is a new podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Jay discuss board games, top 10's, and more. In this episode, they interview game designer Paul Salomon who created popular games like Honey Buzz, Genotype, and Periodic.

Released on September 14, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7AhD8YZZSu8

What's New in Board Gaming: September 10, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of September 10, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/kTsfU316Cyo

Learn to Play Cryo

What an awesome worker-placement engine-building sci-fi game! So impressed with this that I HAD to make a tutorial to help people get to playing it. Definitely try this!

Released on Sept. 7, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Grn4VkR0hWQ

Unboxing Cascadia

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens the new Cascadia from AEG. Designed by Randy Flynn.

Released on September 3, 2021
Public YouTube: https://youtu.be/DVsvGO_TGsY

Jay's Takeaways: Century Spice Road

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game Century Spice Road from Plan B Games.

Released on September 1, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/MrQGtohclJ8

Learn to Play Codenames

The popular team party game Codenames just got a tutorial! Want to help clarify to people all the missed rules and clue validity rule mistakes people tend to make playing this game. Check it out!

Released on August 31, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Xi_0NW0goFo

What's New in Board Gaming: August 27, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby.  Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks.  Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.  As of August 27, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/CU9hRkmSMhM

Mentor Minutes, Episode 23: Should Game Reviewers Be Paid?

Mentor Minutes is a new podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Jay discuss board games, top 10's, and more. In this episode, watch as Jared and Jay discuss whether board game reviewers should be paid, and what are the biggest reasons to purchase board games.

Released on August 24, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Xb958RDo4Yo

Jay's Takeaways: Camel Up

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games.  In this video, he discusses the game Camel Up from eggertspiele.

Released on August 18, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/72r4_oaEhG0

Learn to Play: Dune: Imperium

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Dune: Imperium from Dire Wolf. Designed by Paul Dennen.

Released on August 17, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4EhZUPvMoOg

What's New in Board Gaming: August 13, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of August 13, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8t6exftTxe0

Mentor Minutes, Episode 22: Interviewing Dean Donofrio (Meeple People Comedy)

Jared and Jay have a chat with the creator, writer, and director of the board game-centric show "Meeple People Comedy," Dean Donofrio. The show has 17 short webisodes making up a Season 1, found free on YouTube. Be sure to check it out after hearing all about it in our interview!

Meeple People Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/c/LikelyStoryProductions

Released on August 10, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6cRlAN7MQQ4

Unboxing On the Rocks

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens "On the Rocks" from 25th Century Games.

Released on August 7th, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9db2C7KrXwY

Jay's Takeaways: The Quest for El Dorado

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game The Quest for El Dorado from Ravensburger.

Released on August 4, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/25P_ulOiZGU

Jay's Takeaways: Deadpool - Unmatched

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game Unmatched: Deadpool from Mondo Games.

Released on August 4, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/N12Dg8N9cn8

Jay's Takeaways: Takenoko

Jay takes a couple minutes to share his thoughts on board games. In this video, he discusses the game Takenoko from Matagot.

Released on August 4, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/V_NNxOpttVY

Learn to Play Outlive

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Outlive from La Boite de Jeu. Designed by Gregory Oliver.

Released on August 3, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qGv-dTvNFLs

What's New in Board Gaming: July 30, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of July 16, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/F93XENLrxRc

Mentor Minutes, Episode 21: Interviewing Chad Elkins (25th Century Games)

Jared and Jay have a chat with the creator, CEO, and owner of the board game publisher 25th Century Games. We discuss two of their latest releases, including Tutankhamun and Jurassic Parts. Check it out!

Released on July 27, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ykRV6Lyqd8c

Free Giveaway for Space Gate Odyssey

We're giving away a copy of Space Gate Odyssey from Ludonaute! And, including Disney Princess Candyland. Watch this announcement video and click to contest link to gain entries to win!

Gain entries to the contest at this KingSumo contest link: https://www.kingsumo.com/g/egg4wv/space-gate-odyssey

Released on July 21, 2021.
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/nkXl2yiRlOM

Learn to Play Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig (PLUS solo, variants, and Secrets and Soirees)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig from Stonemaier Games. Designed by Ben Rosset & Matthew O’Malley.

Released on July 20, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/pe2PF8eITE8

What's New in Board Gaming: July 16, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of July 16, 2021

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NwoJP4E7F_A

Mentor Minutes, Episode 20: Top 10 Drafting Board Games

Watch as Jared and Jay discuss their picks of board games for the top 10 Drafting Games! What do you think of our lists? What are your favorites?

Released on July 13, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Su5DN51Y-ZA

Unboxing Unmatched: Deadpool

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens the latest expansion pack to the Unmatched game series, DEADPOOL.

Released on July 9, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/K9P5ljEMoyE

Unboxing Unmatched: Jurassic Park - InGen vs Raptors

 Watch as Meeple Mentor opens the Unmatched set themed around Jurassic Park from 2020.

Released on July 9, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5i_5PfR19l0

Learn to Play Taelmoor

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Taelmoor from Delve Bros. Designed by Eli, Willem, and Zac Delventhal. Taelmoor’s Kickstarter page: tlm.gg/ks/meeplementor The campaign goes live July 13th!

Released on July 6, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6kBMH9xpCUU

What's New in Board Gaming: July 2, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.

Released July 2, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5E8UAtQozEw

Unboxing Excavation Earth

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Mighty Board's new game "Excavation Earth," designed by Gordon Calleja, Dávid Turczi, and Wai Yee.

Released on June 22, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6Ji1rp2Yh7I

Mentor Minutes, Episode 19: Top 10 Table Presence Board Games

Jared and Jay discuss their picks of the top 10 board games with the best table presence!

Released on June 22, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Z-XbT0t2vUU

Mentor Minutes special episode: Kickstarter Preview of Peak Oil Profiteer

 Jared and Jay get the opportunity to speak with Jordi of 2Tomatoes Games about their current Kickstarter game "Peak Oil Profiteer." It's live now and already hit its funding goal!

Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2tomatoesgames/peak-oil-profiteer?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=peak%20oil%20profiteer

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ISS2VoUlZFM

What's New In Board Gaming: June 18, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby.  Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks.  Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.

Released on June 18, 2021.
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/hjuqoXnYtL8

Learn to Play Lewis and Clark: The Expedition (1st AND 2nd edition)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Lewis and Clark The Expedition from Ludonaute.  Designed by Cédrick Chaboussit.

Ludonaute upgrade page: https://www.ludonaute.fr/2020/04/lewis-clark-reprint-upgrade-kit/?lang=en&fbclid=IwAR0rVmk1agGJweMpAFhawtZER6_PBnj2HTeXXvpEIKTJgrPbd7KeGblfhwk

Released on June 15, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/UD31Ti5EKvk

Mentor Minutes, Episode 18: Interviewing Game Designers of Lonely Undead and T'ux Rebellion

Jared and Jay get to interview game designers of upcoming Kickstarters! Shelby Matussak with "Lonely Undead," and Matt Hanna with "T'ux Rebellion."

Released on June 8, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/p_vtEaG7gUo

What's New in Board Gaming: June 4, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of May 21, 2021

Released June 4, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/z-BBjqezZN0

Learn to Play Red Rising

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Red Rising from Stonemaier Games. Designed by Alexander Schmidt and Jamey Stegmaier.

Released on June 1, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LpJVQovayJ8

Mentor Minutes, Episode 17: Top 10 Great Games We Don’t Like

In this episode, we discuss games that are great, but we don't like playing. We recognize the game is well-made/liked, but we just don't like them!

Released on May 25, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DYbjuL3zz88

What’s New in Board Gaming: May 21, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby.  Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks.  Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.  As of May 21, 2021

Released on May 21, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/42dm_RZ5j6w

Learn to Play Blood Rage

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Blood Rage from CMON games. Designed by Eric M. Lang.

Released on May 18, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/i-qD4wblP00

Mentor Minutes, Episode 16: Top 10 Board Gaming Accessories

In this episode, Jared and Jay discuss their picks for best accessories in board gaming. What kinds of things you may need or want to have for a game session (apart from the games). This list is about important items that are adjacent to board gaming, not necessarily made for board games.

Released on May 11, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/u6mgxOPMFQg

What’s New in Board Gaming: May 7, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of May 7, 2021

Released on May 7, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DqVLH8sctyg

Learn to Play CloudAge

The latest game from Alexander Pfister, and another excellent one at that! Wonderful medium-weight game about resource-collecting, exploring, and running an efficient airship!

Release date: May 4, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PQKEfaLAZrM

Unboxing Red Rising

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Red Rising from Stonemaier Games. See what comes in the Collector's Edition!

Released on April 30th. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fLU0YdS5mSM

Mentor Minutes, Episode 15: Interviewing Game Designers (Hivernation & Taelmoor)

In this episode of the Mentor Minutes podcast, Jared and Jay interview the game designers of upcoming Kickstarter games Hivernation and Taelmoor. Hivernation is by Seth Chappell and starts their Kickstarter campaign on April 13th. Taelmoor is by the Delve brothers, composed of Willem, Zac, and Eli Delventhal. Their Kickstarter opens on July 13th.

Released on April , 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/dbkF8coE8_8

Unboxing Umbra Via

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens Umbra Via from Pandasaurus Games! Designed by Connor Wake.

Released on April 21, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9D-tHWekfzQ

Meeple Mentor on top Board Game YouTuber list?!

 Yep!  The Meeple Mentor channel was recently featured on a list posted by FeedSpot.  The list is the top 45 Board Games YouTube channels to watch in 2021.
It's very exciting to be recognized and put on a list with so many other great YouTube channels!

https://blog.feedspot.com/board_games_youtube_channels

Learn to Play Dinogenics with Controlled Chaos expansion

Dinogenics is an amazing worker placement game about building up your own dinosaur theme park. Love the artwork, player boards, and use of unique dinosaur meeples and fences as a mechanism. Medium-weight, and plays under an hour and a half.

Release Date: April 20, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2XAZT9zvnb8

Unboxing Hadrian's Wall

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Hadrian's Wall from Garphill Games, designed by Bobby Hill.

Released on April 16, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/anln30l3sMA

What's New in Board Gaming: April 16, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of April 16, 2021

Released April 16, 2021 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DTMkWaPo7dg

Mentor Minutes, Episode 14: Interviewing the Board Game Snobs

Watch as Jared and Jay talk with Gaby and Jerry from the Board Game Snobs podcast! We discuss their podcast origins, board games, and more!

Released on April 13, 2021. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/5sawXia9Tsc

Unboxing Bloodborne: The Board Game

Check out what's inside the base game of Bloodborne: The Board Game from CMON.

Released on April 7, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mbRc8_hfLbM

Learn to Play Lost Ruins of Arnak

My favorite release from 2020! Lost Ruins of Arnak is one of the best games to combine worker placement and deckbuilding. I'm a fan of both, so I'm impressed. Amazing artwork, and feels like an Indiana Jones archeology adventure- complete with fighting monsters!

Release date: April 6, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/OqEguv5IT_k

What's New in Board Gaming: April 2, 2021

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby.  Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks.  Your one-stop video for the news you need to know.  As of April 2, 2021

Released on April 2, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0AU2zVz5L2c

Learn to Play Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Game

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Game from Ravensburger. Designed by Prospero Hall.

Released on March 30, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/_F-gcGDJsmk

Mentor Minutes, Episode 13: Top 10 Board Games with Miniatures

Listen in as Jared and Jay discuss their favorite board games with miniatures!  What are your favorites? Do you agree with our picks?  Let us know!

To join the contest for a free copy of "Hadrian's Wall" by Garphill Games, head to this link to gain entries!

Released on March 23, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Zqjyf0qjWZw

What's New in Board Gaming: March 19

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and crowdfunded games launched in the past 2 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of March 19, 2021 Contest link for entries: https://kingsumo.com/g/eoxsbf/hadrians-wall-giveaway

Released on March 19, 2021
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HieXLm7VTe8