Saturday, December 31, 2022

Unboxing Picture Perfect

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens and unboxes Picture Perfect from Arcane Wonders. Designed by Anthony Nouveau.

Released on December 31, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VUaPgm7SLQs



Friday, December 30, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: December 30, 2022

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 30, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/dntQYHbEG-U



Thursday, December 29, 2022

Unboxing American Psycho: A Killer Game

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes American Psycho: A Killer Game from Renegade Game Studios. Designed by Dan Blanchett.

Released on December 29, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/MQuHOVoE1CQ



Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Avatar: the Last Airbender: Fire Nation Rising

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Avatar: the Last Airbender: Fire Nation Rising from The Op Games. Designed by Patrick Marino and Andrew Wolf.

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ETG35EbdOmc



Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Off the Shelf: Sheriff of Nottingham

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Sheriff of Nottingham off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Designed by Sérgio Halaban and André Zatz. Published by Arcane Wonders.
Released on December 21, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/OPoe2u2gPdw

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Learn to Play Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles Episode 1 (with Solo and variants)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles Episode 1 from Mindclash Games.  Designed by Richard Amann, Thomas Vande Ginste, Viktor Peter, Wolf Plancke, and Dávid Turczi.

Released on December 20, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/oX4Tv9MnOuo



Friday, December 16, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: December 16, 2022

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 16, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VaSKfNT-8HM



Thursday, December 15, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Shake That City

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Shake That City from Alderac Entertainment Group. Designed by Mads Fløe and Kåre Torndahl Kjær.

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/XTgjhu-V7C0



Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Wait for it... *o* Special Announcement!

Big announcement today as I announce a new way to support the Meeple Mentor channel.. Tune in to find out what that means for you! Head over to the Patreon page to support us at: https://www.patreon.com/meeplementor

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/MYEjOH4l-wk



Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Unboxing Shake That City!

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Shake That City from Alderac Entertainment Group. Designed by Mads Fløe and Kåre Torndahl Kjær.

Released on December 13, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0NTuqKGaEVM



Meeple Mentor Reviews Cryo

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Cryo from Z-Man Games. Designed by Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie.

Released on December 13, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/AKuCsi7XTN4



Monday, December 12, 2022

My Lil' Everdell GIVEAWAY- FREE!!

Enter to win a free copy of My Lil' Everdell from Starling Games! Designed by James A. Wilson and Clarissa A. Wilson.

Gain entries on Kingsumo at this link: https://kingsumo.com/g/wienmu/my-lil-everdell-giveaway

YouTube announcement video: https://youtu.be/GKTVWPDAsHY



Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Off the Shelf: Betrayal at House on the Hill

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Betrayal at House on the Hill off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play! Designed by Bruce Glassco, Rob Daviau, Bill McQuillan, Mike Selinker, and Teeuwynn Woodruff. Published by Avalon Hill Games.

Released on December 7, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/4i4E9qz4zXI


Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Learn to Play Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure from Renegade Game Studios.  Designed by Paul Dennen.

Released on December 6, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/D85T-3mV1gs



Saturday, December 3, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Frost Punk: The Board Game

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Frost Punk: The Board Game from Glass Cannon Unplugged. Designed by Adam Kwapiński.

Released on December 3, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xwIj0udysSY



Friday, December 2, 2022

Unboxing Knight Fall

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Knight Fall from Red Raven Games. Designed by T. Alex Davis and Ryan Laukat.

Released on December 2, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PX7_Wec4PH4



What’s New in Board Gaming: December 2, 2022

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 2, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/FpQ1Hy5uK_g



Meeple Mentor Reviews My Lil' Everdell

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of My Lil' Everdell from Starling Games. Designed by James A. Wilson and Clarissa A. Wilson.

Released on December 2, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/da4-iS7dtMY



Unboxing My Lil' Everdell

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes My Lil Everdell from Starling Games. Designed by James A. Wilson and Clarissa A. Wilson.

Released December 2, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Mw9jvFSG5I0



Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Unboxing The Hunger: High Stakes expansion

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes The Hunger High Stakes expansion from Renegade Game Studios and Ori Games Designed by Richard Garfield.

Released on November 30, 2022
Public YouTube link: 



Thursday, November 24, 2022

Unboxing Loot of Lima

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Loot of Lima from BoardGameTables.com. Designed by Larry Levy.

Released on November 24, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wXsC0pHzYKE



Unboxing Friday Night Legends

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Friday Night Legends from Board Game Legends. Designed by Chris Doelle and Michael Wright. Purchase the game on their website: http://www.boardgamelegends.com with a 15% discount using code: MEEPLE

Released on November 24, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/tIiv7NrumZI



Unboxing Bites (with New Recipes)

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Bites from BoardGameTables.com. Designed by Brigitte Ditt and Wolfgang Ditt.

Released on November 24, 2024 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/S_2zdg38BE0



Unboxing Dandelions

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Dandelions from BoardGameTables.com. Designed by Takashi Sakaue.

Released on November 24, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/bprUiCPdZgo



Unboxing Kabuto Sumo

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Kabuto Sumo from BoardGameTables.com. Designed by Tony Miller.

Released on November 24, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/I1HaUwIgyuw



Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Off the Shelf: Sushi Go!

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Sushi Go! off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Designed by Phil Walker-Harding. Published by Gamewright.
Released on November 23, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/3XhFeuDnlx8

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Unboxing FrostPunk: The Board Game

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Frost Punk the Board Game from Glass Cannon Unplugged. Designed by Adam Kwapiński.

Released on November 22, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1XvwJGS9Z9Q



Meeple Mentor Reviews Rising Sun

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Rising Sun from CMON Games. Designed by Eric Lang.

Released on November 22, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LFx1mcrFNEg



Saturday, November 19, 2022

Unboxing Avatar: the Last Airbender Fire Nation Rising

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Avatar: the Last Airbender Fire Nation Rising from The Op. Designed by Patrick Marino, and Andrew Wolf.

Released on November 18, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7zOKOxLo9kQ



Friday, November 18, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: November 18, 2022

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 18, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PFLaD7oNiL4



Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Learn to Play SPECTRE: James Bond 007

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play SPECTRE: the Board Game from Modiphius Entertainment. Designed by Javier Angeriz-Caburrasi, Antoine Bauza, Juan Echenique, Stefano Guerriero, Rob Harris, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, and Théo Rivière.

Released on November 15, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/-P4p_jxk34g



Monday, November 14, 2022

Unboxing Sauria: the Dinosaur Park Survival Game

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Sauria the Dinosaur Park Survival Game from Millian Games. Designed by Maximillian Dennis.

Released on November 14, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7pH70mWvZw4



Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Off the Shelf: Lost Ruins of Arnak

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Lost Ruins of Arnak off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play! Designed by Elwen and Mín. Published by Czech Games Edition.

Released on November 9, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1bXELaliGqY


Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Bonfire

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Bonfire from Pegasus Spiele. Designed by Stefan Feld.

Released on November 8, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/EMSsdFB9O2Q



Unboxing Boop

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play BOOP from Smirk and Laughter Games. Designed by Scott Brady.

Released on November 8, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LazteOL1UEs



Friday, November 4, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: November 4, 2022

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 4, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/-G7mYy5O8lg




Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Learn to Play Coffee Roaster

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Coffee Roaster from Saashi & Saashi. Designed by Andrea Boekhoff and Takako Takarai.

Released on November 1, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/t9V-KD-_zeE



Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Off the Shelf: Mansions of Madness, 2nd edition

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Mansions of Madness off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play! Designed by Nikki Valens. Published by Fantasy Flight Games.

Released on October 26, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/_Y4ZQWUnIHU



Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Meeple Mentor Review Hocus Pocus YAHTZEE

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Disney Hocus Pocus Yahtzee game from The Op Games.

Released on October 25, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/T5I_BjtXQWg



Friday, October 21, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: October 21, 2022

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 21, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/IuLms_9iM_w



Unboxing Everdell the Complete Collection

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the Everdell Complete Collection with deluxe resource trays from Starling Games. Designed by James Wilson.

Released on October 21, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ZoGpB62-_7s



Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Unboxing Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon from IELLO. Designed by Bruno Cathala and Evan Singh.

Released on October 19, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/_A7T-LwIN8k



Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Learn to Play Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest (and solo)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest from Stonemaier Games. Designed by Paolo Mori.

Released on October 18, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ThdGTZkc_YY



Saturday, October 15, 2022

Unboxing Obsession (and expansions/promos)

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the second edition of Obsession and its expansions and Kickstarter promos from Kayenta Games Designed by Dan Hallagan.

Released on October 15, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/3yq_p0eeOQ4



Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Unboxing Disney's Hocus Pocus Yahtzee dice game

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Hocus Pocus Yahtzee from The Op Games. Designed by Edwin S. Lowe.

Released on October 12, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0swvbrAQwC8



Off the Shelf: Carcassonne

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Carcassonne off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on October 12, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ASaB8QXDaQI



Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews DULCE

Watch as Jared and Holly from Meeple Mentor reviews DULCE from Stronghold Games. Designed by Julio Nazario.

Released on October 11, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/sbXsP7nl04M



Friday, October 7, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: October 7, 2022

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 7, 2022

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



Thursday, October 6, 2022

Unboxing DULCE

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Dulce from Stronghold Games. Designed by Julio E. Nazario.

Released on October 6, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7RdhQtZ56c0



Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Learn to Play Flamecraft (and solo)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy. Designed by Manny Vega.

Released on October 4, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/85flEykiEl8



Saturday, October 1, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Sunset Over Water (Pocket Edition)

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Sunset Over Water from Pencil First Games. Designed by Eduardo Baraf, Steve Finn, and Keith Matejka.

Released on October 1, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/d9pqTmUOR2M



Friday, September 30, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews VENN

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of VENN from The Op Games.

Released on September 30, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/FPnydhC0ero



Thursday, September 29, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Wormholes

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Wormholes from AEG. Designed by Peter McPherson.

Released on September 29, 2022. Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8P8-lB3bcy4



Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews SPECTRE: the Board Game

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of SPECTRE: the Board Game from The Op Games. Designed by Javier Angeriz-Caburrasi, Antoine Bauza, Juan Echenique, Stefano Guerriero, Rob Harris, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, and Théo Rivière.

Released on September 28, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/nI9IpwsyeT4



Off the Shelf: Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on September 28, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/iQFRqeUgwy8



Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Towering Purrfection

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Towering Purrfection from Flame Point Games Designed by Andrew Kuplic.

Released on September 27, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/XnI3Ocm_KLk



Monday, September 26, 2022

Meeple Mentor Reviews Flamecraft

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy. Designed by Manny Vega.

Released on September 26, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/pO9upDWXvKg



Saturday, September 24, 2022

Unboxing Towering Purrfection

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the demo copy of Towering Purrfection from Flame Point Games Designed by Andrew Kuplic.

Released on September 24, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/o0vUbaqDUr4



Friday, September 23, 2022

What's New in Board Gaming: September 23, 2022

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 23, 2022.

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/pLBVopdcdl4



Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Unboxing Expedition to Newdale

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes and opens Expedition to Newdale from Lookout Games. Designed by Alexander Pfister.

Released on September 20, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/PukOzt8Zjrg





Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Unboxing Low Lands

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes and opens Lowlands from Feuerland Spiele. Designed by Claudia Partenheimer and Ralf Partenheimer.

Released on September 20, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mzErqIBxFDc



Unboxing Love Letter: Princess Princess Ever After

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens and unboxes Love Letter: Princess Princess Ever After from Renegade Game Studios. Designed by Seiji Kanai.

Released on September 20, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mFe7F6va1qY



Learn to Play New York Slice

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play New York Slice from Bezier Games. Designed by Jeffrey D. Allers.

Released on September 20, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/enE3eNwtpqg



Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Off the Shelf: Mariposas

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Mariposas off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on September 14, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JWKE120vnkg



Monday, September 12, 2022

Unboxing Flamecraft

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy and Lucky Duck Games. Designed by Manny Vega.

Released on September 12, 2022
Public YouTube link:https://youtu.be/KvvJ8aXton8



Friday, September 9, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: September 9, 2022

 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 9, 2022

Released on September 9, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Mx2FURBL2Xo



Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Unboxing Sunset Over Water: Pocket Edition

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes the new Sunset Over Water Pocket Edition by Pencil First Games. Designed by Eduardo Baraf, Steve Finn, and Keith Matejka.

Released on September 8, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/_pnma-tq5zo



Learn to Play Marvel Dice Throne (all Heroes, Player counts)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Marvel Dice Throne from The Op.  Designed by Gavan Brown, Nate Chatellier, and Manny Trembley.

Released on September 6, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/KPDPvyTIq-Q



Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Off the Shelf: Scythe

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Scythe off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on August 31, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/hhKBIWwr3CY



Sunday, August 28, 2022

Unboxing SPECTRE the Board Game

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play #BoardGame from Modiphius Entertainment. Designed by Javier Angeriz-Caburrasi, Antoine Bauza, Juan Echenique, Stefano Guerriero, Rob Harris, Corentin Lebrat, Ludovic Maublanc, and Théo Rivière.

Released on August 28, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7c0Oiaeo_C4



Friday, August 26, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: August 26, 2022

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 26, 2022

Released on August 26, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/STHxXAt3RcM



Friday, August 19, 2022

Unboxing Etherfields: Stretch Goals (Harpy and She-Wolf)

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Etherfields stretch goals received from wave 2 of their Kickstarter, from Awaken Realms. Two new campaigns: Harpy and She-Wolf. Designed by Michał Oracz.

Released on August 19, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2ICWNniUMYQ



Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Unboxing Celestia

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Celestia from BLAM! Designed by Aaron Weissblum.

Released on August 17, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/n-cR5mbDah8



Unboxing Jurassic Park Chess Set

Watch as Meeple Mentor opens the Jurassic Park licensed Chess Set from Universal City Studios.

Released on August 17, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/bTYO-AI_W-4



Off the Shelf: Catan

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Settlers of Catan off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on August 17, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/JNah4djSaC4



Tuesday, August 16, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: August 15, 2022 Part 2 (New Games!!)

Check out the latest news surrounding the board gaming hobby. Jared from Meeple Mentor gathers some of the top announcements, hot games buzz, and new games announced or launched in the past month. As of August 15, 2022 Check out part 1’s video to see crowdfunding and industry news! https://youtu.be/2X-74jBsLuw

Released on August 16, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/dMZAwLDaNd0 



Learn to Play Ark Nova (and solo)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Ark Nova from Capstone Games.  Designed by Mathias Wigge.

Released on August 16, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/HGNvEcNc2rI



Friday, August 12, 2022

What's New in Board Gaming: Aug 12, 2022 (PART 1: Crowdfunding/Industry/Channel Update)

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 4 weeks. Your one-stop video for the news you need to know. As of August 12, 2022.

This is a two-part news episode. Part 2 (coming soon) goes over the newly announced games and expansions coming to retail!

Released on August 12, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/2X-74jBsLuw



Sunday, August 7, 2022

Big Channel Update!

 Check out what's going on right now surrounding the future of the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Lot's of changes and important announcements!

Released on August 7, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/sHj2pemZRyU



Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Off the Shelf: Horrified

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Horrified off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on August 3, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/FtWG6ocGKSc



Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Learn to Play Chai (plus Solo and Variants)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Chai from Steeped Games. Designed by Dan Kazmaier and Connie Kazmaier.

Released on August 2, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/hvPp5IBrzFI



Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Meeple Mentor Plays ShoBu

Watch as the Meeple Mentor team plays a board game on camera! Today we're playing ShoBu from Smirk and Laughter. Designed by Jamie Sajdak and Manolis Vranas.

Released on July 13, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ui7PlPuJhhA



Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Off the Shelf: On Tour

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes On Tour off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on July 20, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/pakehnEcYPc



Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Learn to Play Viticulture World (and solo)

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Viticulture World from Stonemaier Games. Designed by Mihir Shah and Francesco Testini. Viticulture World is the latest expansion from Stonemaier Games for their hit worker placement game, Viticulture. You will need the base game to play.

Released on July 19, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/wbZB_kmVC9o



Friday, July 15, 2022

Unboxing GOLEM

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes GOLEM from Cranio Creations. Designed by Flaminia Brasini, Virginio Gigli, and Simone Luciani.

Released on July 15, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/N7bJhjI7TKs



Thursday, July 14, 2022

Unboxing Venn

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Venn from The Op and AEG.

Released on July 14, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NKYE6dEFwME



Unboxing Smash Up: Disney Edition

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Smash Up: Disney edition from The Op and AEG. Designed by Sean Fletcher and Paul Peterson.

Released on July 14, 2022
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/vQw747YM8HY



Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Meeple Mentor Plays Menara

Watch as the Meeple Mentor team plays a board game on camera! Today we're playing Menara, from 999 Games. Designed by Oliver Richtberg.

Released on June 29, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/O2AvbwQlvC4



Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Meeple Mentor Plays Viticulture World

Watch as the Meeple Mentor team plays a board game on camera! Today we're playing the Viticulture World cooperative expansion from Stonemaier Games Designed by Mihir Shah and Francesco Testini.

Released on July 12, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/DZ8qkufXRts



Friday, July 8, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: July 8, 2022

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 8, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fM4q6r6pa88



Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Unboxing Marvel: Dice Throne

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Marvel Dice Throne from Roxley Games and The Op. Designed by Gavan Brown, Nate Chatellier, and Manny Trembley.

Released on July 6, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/omDHHjxu6dw



Off the Shelf: Tak

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Tak off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on July 6, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/OzchUm-JgTk



Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Learn to Play Guns or Treasure

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Guns or Treasure from Castillo Games. Designed by Bryce Brown.

Released on July 5, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qoy4FnTC87E



Monday, June 27, 2022

Unboxing Circadians: First Light

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Circadians First Light from Garphill Games. Designed by S J Macdonald.

Released on June 27, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/KqkGdt0o2YA



Unboxing Circadians: Chaos Order

Watch as Meeple Mentor unboxes Circadians Chaos Order from Garphill Games. Designed by S J Macdonald.

Released on June 27, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xaTq47DeXOI



Saturday, June 25, 2022

Meeple Mentor Plays- Nut Hunt, live on Kickstarter now!

Watch as the Meeple Mentor team plays a board game on camera! Today we're playing Nut Hunt from Pine Island Games Designed by Jasper Burch. Now on Kickstarter! Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pineislandgames/nut-hunt/

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/du55Lmb6EUQ



Friday, June 24, 2022

What’s New in Board Gaming: June 24, 2022

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 June 24, 2022

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mO1flEChi90



Thursday, June 23, 2022

Brand New Review- Nut Hunt, Live on Kickstarter Now

Watch as Stephen and Jared give their thoughts on and review Nut Hunt from Pine Island Games. Designed by Jasper Burch. Now funding on Kickstarter! Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pineislandgames/nut-hunt/?ref=kicktraq

Released on June 23, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1hOB0ZZR_k0



Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Off the Shelf: Azul

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Azul off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play!

Released on June 22, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/7cFBoMh1snY



Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Learn to Play Trajan

Watch as Meeple Mentor prepares you to play Trajan from Renegade Game Studios. Designed by Stefan Feld.

Released on June 21, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/gO22eK9mB_U



Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Meeple Mentor Plays Tokyo Highway

Watch as the Meeple Mentor team plays a board game on camera! Today we're playing Tokyo Highway from Happy Baobab. Designed by Naotaka Shimamoto and Yoshiaki Tomioka.

Released on June 15, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/3bvXIyhVOxw



Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Mentor Minutes, Episode 42: ReCon 2022, Ark Nova, Perseverance, Viticulture World and more!

Mentor Minutes is a board game podcast series based on the Meeple Mentor YouTube channel. Jared and Stephen discuss board games, top 10's, and more. In this episode, watch as Jared and Stephen discuss their recent trip to the ReCon convention in NC, and several new games played recently. Ark Nova, Perseverance Castaway Chronicles, Dreamscape, The Search for Planet X, Viticulture World, and more!

Released on June 14, 2022 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/t3gAh4ssCtM