
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!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 255 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Leisure | |||

Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 130 - What Makes A Game Truly Replayable? My throat is a bit iffy today so a shorter episode sorry, but enough time to talk about 2 small trick taker games, some channel highlights and to discuss what truly makes a gam... more
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 129 - Are Modern Games Lacking A Personality? An interesting debate here, are modern games lacking a personality when compared to classic games? How do you even define personality in a board game? *********************... more
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 128 - Was I Too Generous? Let's play Devil's Advocate and flip the last podcast on its head. Are there games I ranked a 10 previously that perhaps I was too generous with my rating? ************************************... more
Broken Meeple Podcast - Episode 126 - Nothing To Look Forward To? Like I said, not doing anticipated lists, so let's take a brief look at 2026 to see if anything is of interest coming up..........oh.............it doesn't look good. In addition I'll ... more
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I don’t always agree with him, but I do appreciate his honesty about the games and the industry. Great podcast and YouTube channel.
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Luke is a real charactor and he brings that to everything he does. His style is stream of thought so you really get what he thinks. I really appreciate that, and importantly when he's critical - he's never mean spirited. He's a joy to listen to and has great insights and perspective on games that has helped me a lot as I got into the hobby.
Great podcast , with critical analysis. Awesome one man show. No wasted time , talks about the things we love, games
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.
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The show centers on candid, opinionated discussions about board games and the broader tabletop hobby. The host shares bold takes on modern releases, classics, conventions, and industry trends, often weighing mechanics, themes, and personal experiences. Episodes mix reviews, top lists, event impressions, and reflections on ratings, with a distinctive, unapologetic voice that combines sharp humor and deep knowledge of the hobby. A notable thread is the tension between rapid release cycles and the perceived personality of games, alongside a strong emphasis on community and live-event culture in the UK scene.
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