Matt Montgomery
@matthew-montgomery.com
Writing about board games with a weekly newsletter, Don’t Eat the Meeples. Managing editor of Wasatch Soccer Sentinel.
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Forgot to post yesterday, so we didn’t make any headway, but I’m still collecting money for the Utah Food Bank! The good news is that you can still donate! The bad news is that I can’t promise something bad won’t happen to you if you don’t. Be warned..
www.justgiving.com/page/colin-y...
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Fourth Annual Thanks-Give-Athon
Help Colin Young raise money to support Utah Food Bank
www.justgiving.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Forgot to post yesterday, so we didn’t make any headway, but I’m still collecting money for the Utah Food Bank! The good news is that you can still donate! The bad news is that I can’t promise something bad won’t happen to you if you don’t. Be warned..
www.justgiving.com/page/colin-y...
www.justgiving.com/page/colin-y...
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Hey, another reminder that I am raising money for the Utah Food Bank to help those in need during this government shutdown. Please donate if you are able 🙏🙏
www.justgiving.com/page/colin-y...
www.justgiving.com/page/colin-y...
Fourth Annual Thanks-Give-Athon
Help Colin Young raise money to support Utah Food Bank
www.justgiving.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Hey, another reminder that I am raising money for the Utah Food Bank to help those in need during this government shutdown. Please donate if you are able 🙏🙏
www.justgiving.com/page/colin-y...
www.justgiving.com/page/colin-y...
I don't write about my favorite games often enough, so I think I'll be starting to do that monthly. These five games sit as my favorite roll-and-write games — at least for now.
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My five favorite roll-and-write games
Plus nine honorable mentions, because there are too many great games to limit myself
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September 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I don't write about my favorite games often enough, so I think I'll be starting to do that monthly. These five games sit as my favorite roll-and-write games — at least for now.
#boardgames
#boardgames
I wrote this week about word games (and word-spelling games, more specifically), what I love about them, and what I don't love.
#boardgames
#boardgames
What makes a great word game?
Three great word games that don’t demand a thorough reading of the dictionary
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September 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I wrote this week about word games (and word-spelling games, more specifically), what I love about them, and what I don't love.
#boardgames
#boardgames
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I don’t really use this site much, but I wanted to share something that I wrote for @wasatchsentinel.bsky.social about some bad stuff that happened after last week’s game.
www.wasatch.soccer/post/2025-09...
www.wasatch.soccer/post/2025-09...
RSL's apology betrays the community that built the club
With their annual Pride Match tonight, Real Salt Lake needs to be brave.
www.wasatch.soccer
September 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I don’t really use this site much, but I wanted to share something that I wrote for @wasatchsentinel.bsky.social about some bad stuff that happened after last week’s game.
www.wasatch.soccer/post/2025-09...
www.wasatch.soccer/post/2025-09...
I wrote about one of the most interesting designers in the trick-taking and climbing scene, Taiki Shinzawa. He's got some fascinating games in his catalog, some of which I really love.
www.donteatthemeeples.com/taiki-shinza...
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Taiki Shinzawa, trick-taking innovator
Few people have pushed trick-taking in new directions quite like Taiki Shinzawa. Let's explore his catalog together.
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August 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I wrote about one of the most interesting designers in the trick-taking and climbing scene, Taiki Shinzawa. He's got some fascinating games in his catalog, some of which I really love.
www.donteatthemeeples.com/taiki-shinza...
#boardgames
www.donteatthemeeples.com/taiki-shinza...
#boardgames
So, this sent me down a little bit of a rabbit hole. A lot of data parsing later, and I've whittled it down to 438. It's not definitive, but it's something.
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/understand...
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/understand...
June 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
So, this sent me down a little bit of a rabbit hole. A lot of data parsing later, and I've whittled it down to 438. It's not definitive, but it's something.
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/understand...
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/understand...
So many great games — Enemy Anemone, Gachapon Trick, Greasy Spoon, Dickory all in good rotation for me right now. And there are even more too
Oh hey, just decided to do a surprise 10% off sale on all orders at newmillindustries.com with the code ENDOFAPRIL at checkout. This will last exactly one week, so don't sleep on it.
Thought folks could use some good vibes amidst all the tariff bullshit.
Thought folks could use some good vibes amidst all the tariff bullshit.
New Mill Industries
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April 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
So many great games — Enemy Anemone, Gachapon Trick, Greasy Spoon, Dickory all in good rotation for me right now. And there are even more too
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We caught up with @mmontgomery.bsky.social of @wasatchsentinel.bsky.social to get the latest on Real Salt Lake before their match in Nashville this weekend.
Zoomed N: Real Salt Lake with Wasatch Soccer Sentinel
We caught up with Wasatch Soccer Sentinel's Matt Montgomery for the latest on RSL ahead of Saturday's match
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April 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We caught up with @mmontgomery.bsky.social of @wasatchsentinel.bsky.social to get the latest on Real Salt Lake before their match in Nashville this weekend.
Back to writing about painful #RSL losses, I guess www.wasatch.soccer/post/2025-02...
Player Ratings: Real Salt Lake 0-4 San Jose Earthquakes
Who didn't cover themselves in shame during RSL's worst league loss since April 2023?
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February 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Back to writing about painful #RSL losses, I guess www.wasatch.soccer/post/2025-02...
A second half worth revisiting plus Eternal Decks solo. Fun.
February 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A second half worth revisiting plus Eternal Decks solo. Fun.
Dropping in to share my annual board game gift guide — one of my favorite things to write, and hopefully it's a useful thing. donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/a-2024-boa...
#boardgames
#boardgames
A 2024 board game gift guide
A look at some incredible games for board game enthusiasts
donteatthemeeples.substack.com
December 1, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Dropping in to share my annual board game gift guide — one of my favorite things to write, and hopefully it's a useful thing. donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/a-2024-boa...
#boardgames
#boardgames
Anyway, since so many new folks are here, a little reintroduction.
I write a newsletter about board games (donteatthemeeples.substack.com) that's sent weekly and usually is far too long. (Sorry?)
I'm also the editor of Wasatch Soccer Sentinel, where we write about Real Salt Lake. (turn over)
I write a newsletter about board games (donteatthemeeples.substack.com) that's sent weekly and usually is far too long. (Sorry?)
I'm also the editor of Wasatch Soccer Sentinel, where we write about Real Salt Lake. (turn over)
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October 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Anyway, since so many new folks are here, a little reintroduction.
I write a newsletter about board games (donteatthemeeples.substack.com) that's sent weekly and usually is far too long. (Sorry?)
I'm also the editor of Wasatch Soccer Sentinel, where we write about Real Salt Lake. (turn over)
I write a newsletter about board games (donteatthemeeples.substack.com) that's sent weekly and usually is far too long. (Sorry?)
I'm also the editor of Wasatch Soccer Sentinel, where we write about Real Salt Lake. (turn over)
It was so quiet here. I'll miss that, but I guess I'll always have Mastodon (to check once a week to see if there's anything new). Hmm.
October 17, 2024 at 6:28 PM
It was so quiet here. I'll miss that, but I guess I'll always have Mastodon (to check once a week to see if there's anything new). Hmm.
Wilmot’s Warehouse is an unusual game. It looks from the outside a bit like a lightweight game that won’t engage experienced gamers. That wasn’t true: This is a highly unusual game that will get you telling the weirdest stories.
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#boardgames
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The weird stories of Wilmot's Warehouse
This cooperative memory board game will get you to tell the strangest stories.
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September 11, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Wilmot’s Warehouse is an unusual game. It looks from the outside a bit like a lightweight game that won’t engage experienced gamers. That wasn’t true: This is a highly unusual game that will get you telling the weirdest stories.
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/the-weird-...
#boardgames
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/the-weird-...
#boardgames
Polyominoes: it's not just Uwe Rosenberg (but also, he's designed so many great games with polyominoes!) #boardgames
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11 great polyomino games
I'm breaking down some of the great games using polyomino tile placement.
donteatthemeeples.substack.com
September 4, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Polyominoes: it's not just Uwe Rosenberg (but also, he's designed so many great games with polyominoes!) #boardgames
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/11-great-p...
donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/11-great-p...
I played 25 different trick-taking games in one weekend and wrote a little bit about each of them. The bulk came at the inaugural TTUTCON — such a great time. I'll thread some favorites here.
#boardgames
#boardgames
The 25 trick-taking games I played in one weekend
I recently attended the first-ever TTUTCON, the Trick-Takers of Utah Convention. These are the 25 trick-taking games that I played that weekend.
donteatthemeeples.substack.com
August 22, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I played 25 different trick-taking games in one weekend and wrote a little bit about each of them. The bulk came at the inaugural TTUTCON — such a great time. I'll thread some favorites here.
#boardgames
#boardgames
It's been a bit since I wrote about Real Salt Lake — which is too bad, really, because in 2024, it looks like they might actually be good — and the statistics are telling us how.
www.wasatch.soccer/post/2024-04...
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Why RSL is suddenly good in 2024
2024 has seen significant improvements from Real Salt Lake. Let's break it down.
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April 28, 2024 at 7:45 PM
It's been a bit since I wrote about Real Salt Lake — which is too bad, really, because in 2024, it looks like they might actually be good — and the statistics are telling us how.
www.wasatch.soccer/post/2024-04...
www.wasatch.soccer/post/2024-04...
I've been playing a ton of games on BGA lately, and I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't — at least for me. Turns out, trick-taking games, asynchronous, playing a card a day? Not ideal. (That doesn't stop me.)
But abstract games, low-context games are fantastic options.
But abstract games, low-context games are fantastic options.
March 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM
I've been playing a ton of games on BGA lately, and I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't — at least for me. Turns out, trick-taking games, asynchronous, playing a card a day? Not ideal. (That doesn't stop me.)
But abstract games, low-context games are fantastic options.
But abstract games, low-context games are fantastic options.
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Believe it or not, MLS apparently kicks off tonight with RSL against Messi and Inter Miami. I wrote a preview of the season ahead for RSL https://www.wasatch.soccer/post/2024-02-21/276/real-salt-lake-2024-season-preview
February 21, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Believe it or not, MLS apparently kicks off tonight with RSL against Messi and Inter Miami. I wrote a preview of the season ahead for RSL https://www.wasatch.soccer/post/2024-02-21/276/real-salt-lake-2024-season-preview
My latest newsletter — great board games for two players. (Also, I’ve published nearly 100 issues. That’s so unreal to me.) donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/ten-great-...
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#boardgames
Ten great two-player games
Whether you're playing with a spouse, a friend, or a kid, these games can help you explore the world of two-player gaming.
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February 12, 2024 at 8:16 PM
My latest newsletter — great board games for two players. (Also, I’ve published nearly 100 issues. That’s so unreal to me.) donteatthemeeples.substack.com/p/ten-great-...
#boardgames
#boardgames
my 2023 spotify wrapped: Beach House, over and over, because that’s what my baby will calm down listening to
November 22, 2023 at 5:03 AM
my 2023 spotify wrapped: Beach House, over and over, because that’s what my baby will calm down listening to