Welcome to Don't Eat the Meeples! I'm Matt, here to explore the fascinating world of board games with you.

Every Wednesday morning, I send out a newsletter covering various aspects of tabletop gaming. My goal is to provide insightful content that appeals to both newcomers and experienced gamers alike.

What you can expect from this newsletter:

• Deep-dives into game mechanics

• Focus on niche genres, including trick-taking games

• Occasional interviews with game designers and industry figures

• Curated lists for different gaming preferences

• Personal experiences and reflections on gaming

Here are some recent issues to give you a taste:

• ⏱ Six great games you can teach in five minutes or less

• ♠️ The 25 trick-taking games I played in one weekend

• 👥 Ten great two-player games

• 🎆 How Dominion changed board games

• 🌠 A brief history of cooperative games

• 🗣️ Theme, mechanics and Fit to Print: An interview with designer Peter McPherson

If you’re interested, browse through the archives. If you want to follow me elsewhere, I’ve got links to Mastodon and Instagram below. I always love reader feedback, suggestions and ideas for future newsletters.

• Bluesky / @mattmontgomery.bsky.social

• Instagram / @donteatthemeeples

• Email: donteatthemeeples@substack.com