Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Meeple Mentor Reviews VINYL Holiday Edition

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Vinyl Holiday Edition (Season's Greetings) from Talon Strikes Studios. Designed by Eric Alvarado.

Released on January 30, 2024
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LJv7NpqxrxE



Friday, January 26, 2024

What’s New in Board Gaming: January 26, 2024

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 January 26, 2024

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



Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Off the Shelf: The Night Cage

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes The Night Cage off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play! Designed by Christopher Ryan Chan, Chris McMahon, and Rosswell Saunders. Published by Smirk and Dagger Games.

Released on January 24, 2024 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/bl_NRbbdskw



Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Meeple Mentor Reviews VINYL Jukebox

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of Vinyl Jukebox from Talon Strikes Studios. Designed by Eric Alvarado.

Released on January 23, 2024 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ljNoXuGjmcU



Friday, January 12, 2024

What’s New in Board Gaming: January 12, 2024

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 January 12, 2024

Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Ubl9i3zgZGA



Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Off the Shelf: Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deckbuilding Game

Jared from Meeple Mentor takes Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deckbuilding Game off the shelf to talk about why it's the game you should play! Designed by Ben Cichoski and Daniel Mandel. Published by Upper Deck Entertainment.

Released on January 10, 2024 Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/NH7SmB2imgY



Tuesday, January 9, 2024

I wrote a book!

Book Announcement!

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Meeple Mentor Reviews Leaf

Jared and Holly share their thoughts in a board game review of LEAF from Weird City Games. Designed by Tim Eisner.

Released on January 9, 2023
Public YouTube link: https://youtu.be/d6QuEzjwaOc



Friday, January 5, 2024

The Board Game Dictionary

Paperback and ebook editions!  Written by the Meeple Mentor!

Buy on Amazon HERE!


Push Your Luck: the Board Game Dictionary is the first of its kind for hobbyist board gamers, tabletop game enthusiasts, and those new to modern tabletop games that features a comprehensive collection of terminology, game mechanics, and jargon, and serves as an introductory who's who of the industry. It's a must-have for any serious gamer.

The dictionary works as an
 excellent reference, and a cover-to-cover read to catch up on all the biggest names and jargon being used today by players and industry experts. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive and inclusive assemblage of board gaming terms anywhere.

In addition to the detailed explanations of game concepts, mechanisms, and themes, real game examples are provided when possible. Over 10 years of board gaming experience and research have gone into making this dictionary the best it can be.