The word “meeple” is is a melding of the words “my” and “people” and usually refers to a board game game piece that represents each unique player. The term was invented in 2000 by Alison Hansel when describing the pieces from the game Carcassonne.

Author - Marcus Cathey

Recent Articles & Reviews by Marcus Cathey

Vast: The Mysterious Manor Review – Adventures in Asymmetry

February 11, 2020

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Read our review of Vast: Mysterious Manor to learn about the ambitious asymmetrical game from the publishers of Root!

Council of Verona Review – Are the Hours Long or Short?

November 5, 2019

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Join Marcus Cathey as he returns from exile searching for his true love in this review of the Council of Verona.

Chinatown Review – I’ll Give You $5 to Read This Review

October 1, 2019

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Are you interested in haggling for a great bargain? Read our review of Chinatown and see if you have what it takes to be master of the deal!

Orchard: 9 Card Solitaire Review – A Harvest of Fun

August 26, 2019

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It's harvest time for solitaire games! Read our Orchard: 9 Card Solitaire review to see if this is the fruit you should pick.

Good Dog, Bad Zombie Review – Who’s a Good Game?

July 1, 2019

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If you like dogs, zombies, or both, come give your dog a zombie bone and read our review of Good Dog, Bad Zombie.

Dungeons & Dragons: Why I Keep Going Goblin

June 19, 2019

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Do you have a favorite race in your fantasy RPG? Read on to hear about Marcus' favorite race to play and find out why...

3 Laws of Robotics Review: The Machines Want Our Party Games

May 15, 2019

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Can robots and A.I. replace Mafia and Werewolves? Read our review to help you decide if 3 Laws of Robotics is the new social deduction game for your group!