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The Meeple's Court Live in Madison
Episode 719

The Meeple's Court Live in Madison

Beth says that her friend, Aaron, works too hard to "optimize" board gameplay." It's just NO FUN, says Beth! But Aaron says that identifying systems IS fun!

Judge John Hodgman · Judge John Hodgman, MaximumFun.org

April 30, 20251h 9m

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Show Notes

Beth says that her friend, Aaron, "broke" their favorite board game by working too hard to "optimize gameplay." The way Aaron plays is just NO FUN, says Beth! But Aaron says that identifying systems IS fun! Who's right? Who's wrong? Plus! Swift Justice cases about plant propagation containers and the pronunciation of the word, "hammock."

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Topics

plantsboard games