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TermGeneral term2000

Meeple

A small, flat, human-shaped wooden playing piece, now the unofficial mascot of hobby board gaming. The word is a contraction of my people.

A small, flat, human-shaped wooden playing piece, now the unofficial mascot of hobby board gaming. The word is a contraction of my people.

Origin

Coined by American gamer Alison Hansel in November 2000 while playing Carcassonne (2000), which popularized the piece's modern shape.

Quick answers

What does "Meeple" mean?
A small, flat, human-shaped wooden playing piece, now the unofficial mascot of hobby board gaming. The word is a contraction of my people.
Where does the term "Meeple" come from?
Coined by American gamer Alison Hansel in November 2000 while playing Carcassonne (2000), which popularized the piece's modern shape.

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