Tyler Williams – Meeple Mountain https://www.meeplemountain.com/authors/tyler-williams/ Board Game Reviews, Videos, Humor, and more Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:10:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.meeplemountain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-logo_full-color_512x512-100x100.png Tyler Williams – Meeple Mountain https://www.meeplemountain.com/authors/tyler-williams/ 32 32 Clans of Midgard Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/clans-of-midgard/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/clans-of-midgard/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:27 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=308287

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We’re Sinking Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/were-sinking/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/were-sinking/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:59:50 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=308079

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Tend Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/tend/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/tend/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=307872

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Mass Effect: The Board Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/mass-effect-the-board-game/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/mass-effect-the-board-game/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:59 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=307749

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Mission Amazonia Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/mission-amazonia/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/mission-amazonia/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:59:07 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=307390

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Raven YATA Board Game Bag Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/raven-yata-board-game-bag-review/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/raven-yata-board-game-bag-review/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=306930

I’m always on the hunt for interesting board game related products to cover for the site. So when I stumbled upon the Raven YATA bag via a marketing email from the designer, I was intrigued. What caught my eye was the sleek design of the bag—more high end suitcase than some knockoff cajon carrying case. But once I received the shipment containing the bag I was simply blown away by the quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Check it out!

For Tyler's video review of the Raven YATA bag, jump to the bottom.

Raven YATA Board Game Bag

At Meeple Mountain we grade all board game bags using the same 4 sets of criteria: Straps, Functionality & Durability, Capacity and Portability, Price & Availability. How did the Raven YATA Board Game Bag do against our metrics? Let’s find out…

Straps

The first thing you’ll notice when looking at the Raven YATA are the multiple straps, buckles, and various ways to expand, collapse, and secure the bag. The dimensions of the bag are 16” tall, 13” wide, and between 7” - 10” deep (depending on your needs). Carrying options include a shoulder strap, backpack straps, and a carrying handle. All the straps are a smooth, shiny (almost polished) type of nylon that is soft to the touch, while the pouches…

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On Gateway Games https://www.meeplemountain.com/articles/on-gateway-games/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/articles/on-gateway-games/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:30 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=articles&p=305142

Thomas Wells

What was your introduction to modern board games?

I grew up in rural Wyoming, so my access to gaming was filtered through my dad, who grew up playing games. I was dropped into Avalon Hill wargames by him when I was about 9 (which was not the most optimal experience--what 9-year-old relates to Afrika Korps?)

Then, later on, I found a group of fellow dorks in high school, and we went in on a web order of Twilight Imperium 3rd Edition. We spent many weekends lasering and war-sunning each other into oblivion. For a long time, I thought that conflict-heavy games were the only types of games there were. There was no FLGS for me growing up, so BoardGameGeek became my portal to a mythical land of cardboard and bits.

What are your feelings on gateway games?

Board gaming has been a very lovely experience for me, and I enjoy games all across the spectrum. As a rabid fan and lover of games, I remind myself often that some people are just not interested in moving through the gateway to more complex stuff. With that in mind, I’ve never had a bad experience introducing someone to a Knizia game. High Society, Lost Cities, The…

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Brink Game Full Playthrough https://www.meeplemountain.com/articles/brink-game-full-playthrough/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/articles/brink-game-full-playthrough/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=articles&p=303896

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Evil Corp. Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/evil-corp-2023/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/evil-corp-2023/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=301949

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Degenesis: Clan Wars Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/degenesis-clan-wars/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/degenesis-clan-wars/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=301550

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Tinderblox Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/tinderblox/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/tinderblox/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=300382

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Earth: Abundance Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/earth-abundance/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:49 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=300269

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Veiled Fate: Tribunal Game Video Review https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/veiled-fate-tribunal/ https://www.meeplemountain.com/reviews/veiled-fate-tribunal/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.meeplemountain.com/?post_type=reviews&p=297655

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