Meeple Nation Board Game Podcast

Episode 580: Meeple Nation May 2025 News - New Games, Announcements, & Crowdfunding! Release Date: May 28, 2025 Welcome to Episode 580 of Meeple Nation, The World's Okayest Podcast! This week, Nathan, Douglas, and Dave pull up a chair to the game table to dive into all the exciting news from the board gaming world for May 2025. We're covering a ton of ground, including: New Game Releases: Discover what's just hit the shelves and is ready for your game night! New Game Announcements: Get the scoop on upcoming titles that have the community buzzing. Crowdfunding Games: We'll highlight some intriguing projects currently seeking support on Kickstarter and Gamefound. In this episode, we chat about: Our Gaming Highlights: Nathan: Twilight Inscription Flip 7 Hadrian's Wall Douglas: Arkham Horror Dave: Dominion Hot New Releases: Marvel Champions: Silk Hero Pack Marvel Champions: Black Panther Hero Pack (Suri) Cyclades: Legendary Edition Parks Second Edition Knitting Circle Zombicide 2nd Ed: PariZ Marvel Zombies Marvel Zombies: X-Men Resistance Santorini: Pantheon Edition Toy Battle Tiny Turbo Cars Dragon Eclipse Pokemon Critter Kitchen Emerald Skull Exciting Announcements: Battle for Hoth (Command and Colors) Risk GI Joe: Special Missions Risk Legacy 7 Wonders Dice Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth 7 Wonders Architects Slam Throne Pogs Sea Salt & Paper: Extra Pepper Lorcana: Reign of Jafar Grand Central Skyport Skyrise Cloud City The Anarchy Hadrian's Wall Dry Erase Board SETI: Space Agencies Mystery of the Abbey In the Footsteps of Darwin: Correspondence 7 Empires Crowdfunding Spotlight: Kickstarter: Flamecraft Duels Gamefound: Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors, Game Toppers and SaltCON! Whether you're a veteran gamer or just getting into the hobby, there's something for everyone in this action-packed episode. Join us for your essential dose of board game news and discussion! Connect with Meeple Nation: Website: Meeplenation.com SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast: SaltPOD Email: MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon: Meeple Nation Instagram: @meeplenation Facebook Page: Meeple Nation Facebook Group (Meeple Nation Off Air): Meeple Nation Off Air X (Twitter): @MeepleNation Discord: Meeple Nation YouTube: Meeple Nation Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform!

SaltPOD 0005, SaltCON Summer 2025 Release date: May 27, 2025 Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you. Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backstage pass, your insider scoop, your direct line to all things SaltCON. SaltCON – the biggest and best tabletop gaming convention in the Mountain West! We're here to explore the amazing games, the fantastic people, and the unforgettable experiences that make SaltCon a must-attend event year after year. Get ready to level up your excitement!" This episode we are discussing SaltCON Summer which is happening June 6th through the 8th at the Davis Conference Center, in Layton City. This event is smaller than the Spring event but still has three action packed days of events, tournaments, open gaming and amazing people. Vendor Hall The Gauntlet of vendors and wears and gaming goodies.   Hot Games: Andromeda's Edge Cat Blues: The Big Gig Creature Caravan Critter Kitchen Finspan House of Fado SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Slay the Spire: The Board Game Play to Win Games  Friday and Saturday   Gaming library A huge game library with over 2500 games to check out and play. Classic games, and new games alike.   There were 278 different events the attendees could sign up for. 178 Total RPG events. 85 RPG events 26 Pathfinder events 67 Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League events   Game Swap Flea Market Saturday for 2-hours Tournaments Sabacc   Events Broadway Murder Mystery - Groomed for Murder! Nebula: A 4X inspired Big Group Game Tichu around with Danny Blood on the Clock Tower Nine different event and one how to play event Mini Painting Seminar Saturday 1:30 64 total board game events   Board Game Events 30 Board Game Events   Meeple Nation events 34 Meeple Nation Board Game Events   What a way to start the Summer of Gaming. So what is next? SaltCON End of Summer August 29-31 1000 badges Game library RPG area Hot Games Game swap Flea Market Miniature painting Vendors Reserved tables   If you have any questions feel free to email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com. We are always excited to hear about new games and exciting times. And with that we have completed another deep dive into the salty goodness of SaltCon! We hope you're as excited as we are for all the fun and games. Remember, SaltPOD is your ongoing connection to these amazing events. But the board gaming adventure doesn't stop here! If you love in-depth discussions, diverse perspectives, and talking about all things board games, be sure to check out our other podcast, Meeple Nation! There we have episodes serving up fantastic content week after week. Until next time, keep rolling those dice, and we'll see you at SaltCon!"Thanks for listening. 

Episode 579: Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games  Episode release date is May 21, 2025 Show Notes   Meeple Nation discusses several games that include the narrative or paragraph game mechanic. Come join us at the game table and find some new and amazing games.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Welcome to the Moon Douglas Clans of Caledonia From the Moon Andy Return to Dark Tower Zombicide White Death Narrative Choice and Paragraph Games. The Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games mechanic puts a strong emphasis on storytelling and player agency through making decisions that directly influence the narrative's progression. Instead of relying solely on traditional game mechanics like dice rolling or resource management to drive the plot, these games present players with textual descriptions, scenarios, and choices that lead to different outcomes and further narrative branches. Think of it like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book integrated into a board game experience. Players often read paragraphs of text that describe a situation, and then they are presented with a set of choices. Each choice directs them to a different paragraph or section, unfolding the story in a unique way based on their decisions. Here's how the mechanic typically works: Narrative Presentation: The game presents story elements through text, often in the form of cards, books, or even app-based interfaces. These descriptions set the scene, introduce characters, and present challenges. Choice Points: At key moments in the narrative, players are given distinct options on how to proceed. These choices can range from dialogue options and actions to strategic decisions that have narrative consequences. Branching Narrative: Each choice leads to a different part of the story. This might involve reading a specific paragraph number, drawing a particular card, or triggering a new event within the app. The narrative unfolds non-linearly based on the collective decisions of the players. Consequences: The choices players make often have consequences that affect the ongoing narrative. This could involve changes in character relationships, the availability of future options, the acquisition of items, or even the overall outcome of the game. Emergent Storytelling: While the core narrative is pre-written, the combination of player choices leads to a unique emergent story for each playthrough. Different groups of players, or even the same group playing again, will likely experience the narrative in a different sequence and with different outcomes. Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games Scythe Chronicles of Drunagor Stars of Akarios Above and Below  Near and Far Star Wars: Outer Rim Star Wars: Outer Rim - Unfinished Business My Father's Work Folklore the Affliction Gloomhaven Frosthaven   Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated SeaFall Wingspan ISS Vanguard Bureau of Investigation: Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere  Lost Ones Too Many Bones Tainted Grail Sleeping Gods The Witcher: Old World Vagrantsong Waste Knights Tamashii T.I.M.E. Stories Forgotten Waters The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Adventure Game Sea of Legends Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein  Oil Town Roll Player Adventures Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island Kingdom Death: Monster Maracaibo  This War of Mine The Witcher: Old World Legacy of Dragonholt Aftermath  Oltree Nathan   Andy Aeon Trespass: Odyssey Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game   Near and Far Folklore: The Affliction   The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Adventure Game   Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein Sea of Legends Oil Town Etherfields Dragon Quest  Sleeping Gods   Douglas Scythe Too Many Bones Tainted Grail Sleeping Gods Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies TIME Stories ISS Vanguard The Witcher: Old World Star Wars: Outer Rim Clank! Legacy Earthborn Rangers My Fathers Work Waste Knights Tamashii

Episode 578: Network or Route Building Games We Don't Own Episode release date is May 14, 2025   Show Notes   This week we are at the final connection of our Network or Route building games discussion. All routes are closing in this episode. For those who may have missed it, network or route building games where players are establishing connections between points on the board or map.    For this last episode in this series, we will be looking at the larger list of top rated network or route building games according to BGG. I selected the Network or Route building Mechanic and limited that search to games that are rated with 7 stars or higher, and each of these games must have a minimum of 2000 user ratings.   So let's get on board and punch the ticket of this discussion of network building games at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Beer and Bread Gift of Tulips Tower Up 3000 Scoundrels Great Western Trail Ahoy Targi Stamp Swap Welcome to the Moon Living Forest Bonsai Douglas Biome Gray Knight Games Andy     Top network or route building games Concordia Concordia Venus Smartphone Yokohama The Guild of Merchant Explorers Age of Innovation Terra Mystica Gaia Project Terra Nova  Ginkgopolis Carnegie Imperial Steam Empire Builder 1846: The Race for the Midwest Clans of Caledonia Dinosaur Island: Rawr ‘n Write DinoGenics Near and Far Pipeline Framework Keyflower

Episode 577: Our Top Five Network or Route Building Games  Episode release date is May 7, 2025   Show Notes   This week we are at the middle point of our Network or Route building games discussion. Once again network or route building games mean players are establishing connections between points on the board or map.    For this episode we will be focusing on our top five games that make use of the network or route building.   So let's return to the game table and continue the discussion of network building games at the game table.   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Douglas SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence LCGs!!! Marvel Champions Arkham Horror Lord of the Rings: Card Game Our top five Network or Route building games. Douglas In the Hall of the Mountain King Trails of Tucana Cloud City Ticket to Ride: Japan Railroad Ink Challenge Andy Empire Builder Underwater Cities Terra Mystica/Gaia Project Planet Unknown Windmill Valley Nathan Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West Planet Unknown Power Grid Looot Attika US Telegraph  

Episode 576: Network or Route Building Games Episode release date is April 30, 2025 Show Notes This week we kick off our discussion of games that involve network building. The "network building mechanic" refers to the gameplay element where players construct and expand interconnected systems, often representing transportation, communication, and resource distribution. It's about establishing links and leveraging those connections for strategic advantage. Some of the main concepts of network and route building include: Connectivity: The fundamental element of establishing links between nodes, such as locations, cities, or points of interest. These links from a network. Expansion: Players progressively expand their network, reaching new destinations and making further connections. Expansion is often tied to resource management, technology advancement, or through fulfilling objectives. Strategic advantage: A well-developed network provides: efficient resource movement, faster travel or delivery, control over locations, increased scoring opportunities, and influence over other game elements. Player interdependence: Networks can create interdependence between players, either through competition for resources and routes or through cooperative efforts. Come join us at the game table where we are going to talk about networking games, and I bet it includes more than train games.   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Clans of Caledonia Douglas Aqua: Biodiversity in the Oceans Andy That Escalated Quickly Network or Route Building Games Ticket to Ride: 10th Anniversary Ticket to Ride: Europe - 15th Anniversary Ticket to Ride: London Ticket to Ride: New York Transamerica Tsuro Carcassonne Metro Street Car Fairy Trails Thurn and Taxes On Tour Iwari Web of Power Airlines Europe Terminus Revive Next Station: London, Tokyo, Paris Get on Board: Paris & Roma, New York and London Metorunner Brass Burmingham Hansa Teutonica: Big Box Nucleum Dice Hospital: ER - Emergency Roll Tokyo Highway Maglev Metro   Games not Mentioned Douglas Smartphone Land vs Sea Catan Cloud City Andy Railways of the World Near and Far Catan Kingdom Builder Android Catan: Junior Aeroplanes: Aviation Ascendant Nathan Concordia Venus Maglev Metro Dinosaur Island: Rawr ‘n Write Takenoko Catan Terra Nova Maharaja: The Game of Palaces Building in India Free Ride Wormholes Saboteur 2 Dice Manor Sanora Globetrotting Tucana Builders The Settlers of the Stone Age Spy Connection Falconry

It is time for the SaltCON SideCast. Episode 4. This week the hosts of Meeple Nation talk about the four ways to buy, sell, and trade games during SaltCON Spring, Summer, and End of Summer Events. There are four organized options, the no ship math trade, the virtural flea market, the game swap, and the in person flea market. Come join us at the game table as we discuss and come join us at the next SaltCON event, SaltCON summer this June from the 6th through the 8th.

Episode 575: Meeple Nation April 2025 News    Show Notes    Episode release date is April 23, 2025   This week we are talking about new games, new game announcements, new game releases and we also just had our HUGG-A-Meeple gathering. We may even manage to get to some crowdfunding games too.  Come join us at the game table.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Okayest Podcast. Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights Nathan Fantastic Factories Stamp Swap Living Forest Enchanted Plumes Ready Set Bet  Feed the Kraken Next Station Douglas Yokohama Life of the Amazonia Andy Endeavor: Deep Sea   New Game Releases   Innovation: Ultimate Flamme Rouge: Grand Tour Expansion (2024) (Reprint) Arkham Horror LCG: The Drowned City Campaign Expansion Everdell Duo Elden Ring: The Board Game Spectacular (2024) (Reprint) Tiny Epic Cthulhu Lying Pirates: The Race for the Pirate Throne (Deluxe Edition) Mythicals  Crafting Cosmos Survive The Island / Monster Pack Castle Builder Mesos     New Game Announcements Stonemaier Games Email Confirmed Expansions in the works for all “-span” games Wingspan Wyrmspan Finspan For fans of the “Trailblazer” series (John Muir & Arizona) The Colorado Trail Single-Player Solitaire with great looking art Hercules and the 12 Labors Maglev Maps: Volume 2 (Maglev Metro) The Wolves: Apex Expansion Underwater Cities: Data Era Tower Up: Paradise Island Earth: Animal Kingdom (Abundance isn't even here yet!) StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game (2026) For fans of Arc Nova Sanctuary For fans of Terra Mystica Terra Mystica: Fan Fictions Quacks: All-in Edition (Causing some turmoil over the art style) Heat Tunnel Vision Expansion Galactic Cruise Fantasy Realms Greek Legends The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship The Crew: Family Adventure - Marooned in Paradise Arkham Travel Guide Flash Point: Legacy of Flame How to Save the World     Crowdfunding Games Kickstarter Project L: Ultimate All-In Collection Project L All-In Plus Square One

Episode 574: Games that use movement points Episode release date is April 2, 2025   Show Notes   This week we are doing a one episode discussion of games that use movement points as a movement. What are movement points you ask? Well, movement points regulate how far a player can move their pieces during the game. For example, players are given a specific number of "points" that can be spent to move game pieces. Different spaces or terrains on the game board may cost varying amounts of movement points to enter. Players may receive a set number of movement points each turn that can be spread across multiple pieces. Those points could fluctuate depending on card draws or dice rolls.   Sometimes movement points can be part of a larger pool of actions, and movement can be part of or one of those actions.   In short, movement points provide a structured way to manage in game movement while adding a tactical element to gameplay.   So let's make it a point to move to the game table and discuss some games.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Volunteer Group Flip 7 Douglas Outlive Andy Orléans   Games that use movement points Nathan Memoir ‘44 Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game Maracaibo Specter Ops Tiny Epic Pirates The Hunger Near and Far Free Ride Secrets of the Lost Station Glory Island Concordia Concordia Venus Andy Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game Maracaibo Near and Far Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game Hyperborea Warrior Night Empire Builder Bardwood Grove Vanishing Planet Tiny Epic Pirates   Douglas Scythe War of the Ring: Second Edition Memoir ‘44 Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game Dinosaur World Euthia: Torment of Resurrection - Fierce Powers / Crawling Shadows Endless Winter: River & Rafts    Telanislyon Carnegie has some interesting management choices in activating departments to move workers around for various economic functions. Carnegie is definitely a good game, I think it's tough to outcompete some of the newer ones though. It was a popular blip for a sec, then kinda floated down to the lower mid of bgg pack. It's still a good game, solid 7. Maracaibo would also have a choice of action to move your ship a certain distance also for triggering spaces. Not sure if that's totally true movement points, but fairly close The only other ones I can even think of would be troop movement for war games, like War of the Ring/for Arrakis or Axis & Allies. War of the Ring is awesome! Great 2p strategy game. War for Arrakis, same designer, basically the truncated version of War of the Ring in Dune! Top games that use movement points Scythe Robinson Crusoe: Adventures of the Cursed Island War of the Ring: Second Edition Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) Twilight Imperium Concordia Memoir ‘44 Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game On Mars Maracaibo Combat Commander: Europe Advanced Squad Leader Space Empires 4X Here I stand Descent: Legends in the Dark Near and Far Clash of Cultures Carnegie Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery Triumph and Tragedy: European Balance of Power 1936-1945 My Little Scythe Hyperborea Concordia Venus Ambush Dinosaur World Specter Ops Washington's War Merchant of Venus Lacrimosa Squad Leader Blood Bowl The Magnificent The Hunger BattleTech Tribes of the Wind Tiny Epic Pirates 3 Ring Circus  

Episode 573: Games with Multi-Use cards we don't own- Show Notes  Episode release date is April 2, 2025   This week wraps up our look at games featuring Multi-Use cards, focusing on highly-rated titles we haven't yet added to our collection. As a reminder, Multi-Use cards offer strategic depth by allowing a single card to serve multiple purposes. These purposes can include acting as text-based abilities, resources, life counters, or even determining player order, as well as many other options.  Come join us at the game table as we discover games with multi-use cards that we do not own.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era Douglas Azul: Summer Pavilion Andy Aeon Trespass: Odyssey   Cory I would say that my favorite multi-use card game is the old Decipher Star Wars CCG. How your deck of cards was used as resources and life was a mechanic I really liked. I wish there were other games that used a similar mechanic. Too bad this game is long and gone. Telanislyon Blast from the past! Good game. I actually heard they were still running tournaments for this game. I also think the entire set is available for print online somewhere for free. I haven't played Disney Lorcana, but I thought the layout looked very similar to SWCCG. Sopdebop On the subject of multi use cards, I'd like to nominate SETI. Cards have 4 definite uses and can also be exchanged for other resources (free action, scan, tuck and card effect). I think that's impressive.  I also really like the cards in windmill valley. The assistant cards can be used for ongoing game bonus OR end game bonus. There is always one initial assistant left over which doubles as the queen's contract on the reverse too, which is neat imo.   Castle Combo Clarification Cory pointed out something I had missed when I taught Castle Combo. You can spend a key to wipe the current row of cards. Top Multi-Use Card Games Dune: Imperium Dune: Imperium - Uprising Lisboa Lewis & Clark: The Expedition La Granja Imperial Settlers Kunta Hora: The City of Silver Rune Stones Cry Havoc San Juan San Juan (Second Edition) Fantastic Factories Furnace Lacrimosa Deus  

Episode 572: Part two? or something like that. Episode release date is April 2, 2025   This week we are creating a filler bonus episode because Nathan pushed out two episodes last week and we still wanted something to release today, because we want to make sure you all have something to enjoy today. Come join us at the game table as we decide together what we are going to talk about today.   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Media Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Movies, TV, Books, Work or Other Hobbies Nathan Video Setup (Meeple Nation Patrons Thank You!) Daredevil (Disney+) Umbrella Academy (Netflix) The “Bobiverse” series by Dennis E. Taylor (We Are Bob) Jumanji  Atomic Habits by James Clear Before Happiness by Shawn Achor The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work by John Gottman Big Bang Theory Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (Big Bang Theory Spinoff Show) Neverwinter Nights Gaming Goals Andromeda's Edge Arcs Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West  Flash Point: Legacy of Flame G.I. JOE: Operation Cobra: Wizard of Paws Spring coming Yard work is coming!! Andy Daredevil (Disney+) His Dark Materials (MAX) Star Trek the Next Generation (Paramount+ ) Reacher (Amazon Prime) The Great British Baking Show (Netflix) Kobra Kai No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover Young Sheldon (MAX) Knights of the Old Republic Spirit Island Arena: The Contest – Tanares Adventures Dungeon Universalis Conan The Hunters a.d. 1492 Gaming focus: campaign games Douglas The Wheel of Time (Amazon Prime) The Rookie (Hulu) He Who Fights with Monsters by Travis Deverell SETI  Euthia: Torment of Resurrection  Gaming Goals Shelf of Shame reduction Life of the Amazonia The Dark Quarter Teburu  

Episode 571: Games with Multi-Use cards - Show Notes Andy Episode release date is March 19, 2025   This week we kick off our discussion of games with Multi-Use cards. A fascinating mechanic that adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making, and one we love very much.  Instead of a card having only one specific function, multi-use cards can be used in different ways, offering players choices about how to best utilize them. This could involve: Playing the card for its stated effect:  Using the card as a resource:  Using the card for set collection or scoring:  Using the card to build something:  Why Use Multi-Use Cards? Increased Strategic Depth:  Reduced Luck Factor:  Greater Replayability: Thematic Immersion: Come join us at the game table.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Highlights Nathan That Escalated Quickly Poetry for Neanderthals Douglas Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era Tamashii: Chronicle of Ascend Andy Pirates of Maracaibo From the Moon Horrified: Greek Monsters   Games that use Multi-Use Cards   Gloomhaven Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion Frosthaven Jump Drive The City San Juan Race for the Galaxy Bohnanza Marvel Champions Castle Combo Expeditions Mage Knight: The Board Game Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition Star Trek: Frontiers Evenfall Isle of Trains: All Aboard

Episode 572: Our Top-Five Games with Multi-Use cards - Show Notes  Episode release date is March 26, 2025   This week we dig into our discussion of games with Multi-Use cards by hitting our top five. Just to recap, the Multi-Use cards game mechanic adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making. Something that we all love in a game.  Come join us at the game table as we reveal our top five games with multi-use cards.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Andy Forest Shuffle with the Alpine and Woodland Edge expansions I was able to introduce Sabrina to this game as well. Douglas Aquatica with Cold Waters & Coral Reefs King of Tokyo Duel Azul Duel Nathan The Fellowship of the Rings: Trick Taking Game Gray Knight Games   Our top five pick Andy Pirates of Maracaibo  Revive Maracaibo Apiary Comet Douglas Etherfields  Arkham Horror The Card Game Endless Winter Paleoamericans  Revive  Lost Ruins of Arnak  Nathan Hadrian's Wall The White Castle Pirates of Maracaibo 7 Wonders Duel The Quest for El Dorado Dead Cells: The Rouge-Lite Board Game  

Episode 570: Meeple Nation March 2025 News - Show Notes  Episode release date is March 19, 2025   This week is all about SaltCON Spring! We managed to sprinkle a little news in there to boot.  Come join us at the game table.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Okayest Podcast. Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights SaltCON Spring Nathan Mezen The Gang Pixies River Valley Glassworks Planet Unknown Castle Combo Welcome To… Lucky Number Wilmot's Warehouse Room 25 White Castle with Matcha expansion Salem 1692 Douglas Finspan Mezen Unstoppable The Gang Planet Unknown (w/ Supermoon) Mille Fiori (w/ The Masterpieces) Pixies Salem 1692 51st State Worms: The Board Game Horrified: Greek Monsters River Valley Glassworks Fleet: The Dice Game Forest Shuffle (w/ Alpine & Woodland Edge) The White Castle (w/ Matcha) Room 25 Thurn and Taxis Andy Marvel Zombies X2 Planet Unknown with the Supermoon expansion Inventors of the South Tigris From the Moon Pirates of Maracaibo Akropolis with the Athena expansion Earth Under Siege: Flashpoint   New Game Releases   Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era Marvel Champions: Agents of SHIELD Arkham Horror LCG: The Drowned City Investigators   New Game Announcements Lost Ruins of Arnak: Adventure Chest Storage Solution Twisted Paths Expansion Pirates of Maracaibo: Commanders   Crowdfunding Games Kickstarter Champions of Midgard: 10th Anniversary Edition  

Episode 569: Games with Card Play Conflict Resolution  Episode release date is March 12, 2025   Show Notes    This week we are doing a single episode discussing games with card play conflict resolution. Card play conflict resolution is a versatile mechanic that can add depth, strategy, and thematic flavor to board games. It allows for player agency and decision-making in situations that might otherwise be left to chance. Card play conflict resolution in board games means that instead of using dice rolls or other randomizers to determine the outcome of a conflict, players use cards from their hand or a shared deck to influence or directly decide the result. Conflict arises:  Card selection:  Reveal and resolve Why use card play for conflict resolution? Reduced randomness Strategic depth Thematic connection Variety and replayability Come join us at the game table.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Intro of Meeple Nation Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights  Andy Inventors of the South Tigris Nathan Loco Momo Fromage   Top games with modular boards Gloomhaven Dune: Imperium Star Wars Rebellion Marvel Champions Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition Mage Knight: The Board Game Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood Kemet Ankh: Gods of Egypt Dune Western Legends Lords of Hellas Mythic Battles Pantheon Cooper Island Mythic Battles Ragnarok Mythic Battles Isfet The Witcher: Old World Battlestar Galactica A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) StarCraft: The Board Game Earthborne Rangers Star Wars: The Card Game Star Wars: Customizable Card Game Fury of Dracula (Third/Fourth Edition) SeaFall Jaws Halloween   Games on the list that we did not get too. Forbidden Stars Cosmic Encounter Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One Battle Line Summoner Wars (Second Edition) Air, Land, & Sea Schottne Totten Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation (2005) A Few Acres of Snow Regicide War of the Ring: The Card Game Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation (2002) Bloodborne: The Board Game My Little Scythe Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea Brazil: Imperial Fridrich: Anniversary Edition Resist!  Super Fantasy Brawl Sylvion Sun Tzu War of the Ring: Second Edition Scythe Blood Rage

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 568 - Games with Modular Boards that we don't own Show Notes  Episode release date is March 5, 2025 Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 568: Games with Modular Boards. This week we end our discussion of games with modular boards by hitting on some that we do not own and dip into why that may be. Will we be adding any of these to our game shelves? Let's find out.   Come join us at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights  Nathan Dead Cells: The Rouge-Lite Board Game Federation Andy The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the 2nd Era Top games with modular boards Gloomhaven Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition Spirit Island Gaia Project Eclipse: Second Dawn of the Galaxy 7 Wonders Duel Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition Nemesis Frosthaven Arkham Horror: The Card Game Mage Knight: The Board Game Food Chain Magnate Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Mansions of Madness: Second Edition Age of Innovation Clans of Caledonia Star Wars: Imperial Assault Mechs vs Minions Clank!: Catacombs Five Tribes: The Djinns of Naqala Eclipse: New Dawn of the Galaxy Inis Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Dwellings of Eldervale Keyflower The Quest for El Dorado Voidfall The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Twilight Imperium: Third Edition The 7th Continent Everdell: The Complete Collection Yokohama Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Game Forbidden Stars Parks Targi Undaunted: Normandy Istanbul Viscounts of the West Kingdom Xia: Legends of a Drift System Star Wars: Outer Rim Memoir ‘44 Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) Ora et Labora Commands and Colors: Ancients Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition Under Falling Skies Flamme Rouge Vindication Hallertau Endless Winter: Paleoamericans Oath Marvel United Cryptid  

Meeple Nation Podcast: 567 Top Five Games with Modular Boards This week is all about modular boards. This board goes here, this board goes there...no, wait...what? Come join us at the game table.

Episode 566: Games with Modular Boards - Show Notes  Episode release date is February 19, 2025 This week we kick off our discussion of games with Modular Boards. A fascinating mechanic that adds layers of strategic depth and decision-making, and one we love very much.  A modular board in a board game is a game board that is made up of multiple pieces or tiles that can be arranged in different ways. These pieces can be rearranged before the game starts, or even during the game itself, to create a different board layout each time you play.   Modular boards usually consist of smaller sections or tiles that can be connected in various ways. These might be hexes, squares or tiles of cards of any shape.  Come join us at the game table.   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights SaltCON Spring Nathan Castle Combo Douglas Shelf of Shame update?? Took off 3 but added 13 new titles. Worms the Board Game Andy   Games that use Multi-Use Cards Nathan's Games 7 Wonders Duel Attika Azul Azul Stained Glass of Sintra Carolus Magnus Cartagena Catan Clank! in Space Dice Hospital Dorfromamtik: The Board Game Ecos: First Continent Endless Winter: Paleoamerican Escape: The Curse of the Temple Flamecraft Flamme Rouge Frosthaven Gloomhaven Heroscape HEXplore IT Lair Looot The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Magic Maze Masters of the Night Memoir ‘44 Monumental New York Zoo Nunatak: Temple of Ice P.I. Parks The Quest for El Dorado Doug's Games 7 Wonders Duel Cards 7th Citadel Cards Arkham Horror: The Card Game Cards Azul Azul Stained Glass of Sintra Burncycle Unplayed Catan Century: Golem Edition - Eastern Mountains Deliverance !! Endless Winter: Paleoamerican !! Etherfields Cards Euthia: Torment of Resurrection Unplayed Expeditions !! Fallout Shelter: The Board Game Cards Flamecraft Cards Forbidden Desert !! Frostpunk: The Board Game Unplayed Heroscape Unplayed Last Bastion Unplayed The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Cards Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition Unplayed Mansions of Madness: Second Edition !! Massive Darkness 2 !! Memoir ‘44 !! Monumental !! Nemesis Unplayed New York Zoo Nova Aetas Resistance Unplayed Nunatak: Temple of Ice !! Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood Parks !! The Quest for El Dorado !! Skytear Star Wars: Imperial Assault !! Thunder Road: Vendetta !! Worms the Board Game !! Undaunted !! Andy's Games 7 Wonders Duel Aeon Trespass: Odyssey Andromeda AquaSphere Archipelago Bantam West BattleLore Betrayal at House on the Hill Catan Century: Golem Edition - Eastern Mountains The City of Kings The Colonists Dead Reckoning Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition Descent: Legends of the Dark Dungeonology: Circe's Bay Dungeons and Dragons: Castle Ravenloft Board Game Dungeons and Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt Board Game Dungeons and Dragons: Waterdeep - Dungeon fo the Mad Mage Board Game Dungeons and Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon Dwellings of Eldervale Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy Ecos: First Continent Endless Winter: Paleoamerican Escape: The Curse of the Temple Etherfields Everdell: The Complete Collection First Martians: Adventure on the Red Planet Folklore: The Affliction Forbidden Sky Frosthaven Gaia Project Gloomhaven Heroes of Might and Magic III HeroQuest Advanced Quest Heroscape Hyperborea Ignite Imhotep Kingdom Builder Kingdom Rush Kingburg: To Forge the Realm Mansions of Madness: Second Edition Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game Massive Darkness New York Zoo Petrichor Runewars Shadows of Brimstone Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game Sky Traders Spirit Island Star Wars: Imperial Assault Extras  Secrets of the Lost Tomb Secrets of the Lost Tomb Epic Edition Secrets of the Lost Station. Betrayal at house on the Hill Magic Maze on Mars  

Meeple Nation Podcast: 565 February 2025 News This week is all about BryceCON! We managed to sprinkle a little news in there to boot.  Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 564: Income Games We Don't Own. We close out our section on income games talking about some great income games that are missing from our collections, and Andy gets to talks about his games too. Join us at the game table

SaltCON Podcast Episode 001: What is SaltCON? SaltCON is Utah's largest Board Game Convention which has events 5 times each year. But, it is more than just board games. There are RPG events, Social Gaming, Puzzle Hunts, Game Shows and so much more. Come Join us at the table as we discuss all things SaltCON.

Meeple Nation Podcast: 563 Our Top Five Income Games We could all use a little more income...Am I right? These are the games that make the income magic happen! Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 562: Income Games. We are kicking off our discussion of income games, we waffle on our ideas and definition of what make a game an income game, but we have some fun discussing them. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: 561 What We're Looking for in 2025 It's a new year full of new games! This week we talk about what were looking forward to most in 2025. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 560 - January 2025 News A new year and it is time for the first news episode of the year. Looking forward to new games, games that are coming soon, and awesome games on crowdfunding.  Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: 559 Top 10 Games of 2024 What kind of year was 2024 for games? We thought it was pretty great! Let us know what your favorites were at meeplenation@gmail.com. Come join us at the game table. 

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 558 - Top Thirty Games of All-Time... At Least for Now. Here it is, our top 10 games of all-time. We have some more crossover, but mostly we have a list of some amazing games. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: 557 Top 30 Games of All Time (20 - 11) This week we continue our countdown of the the best games EVER!! According to us...for now! Come join us at the game table. 

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 556 Our Top 30 Games of All-Time. We went through the games we have played and came up with our top thirty games. This is part 1 of 3 episodes as we go over these great games. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: 555 November 2024 This week we talk mostly about BGGCON, amazing games, and weird flights. There's even a little news mixed in there too. Come join us at the game table. 

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 554 - Five games that need expansions. This week we discuss some amazing games that we love and we just want to love them some more with some new content. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 554 - Five games that need expansions. This week we discuss some amazing games that we love and we just want to love them some more with some new content. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: 553 Top Expansions That Made the Base Game Better (and improved it!) This week we discuss the expansions that made the base game better! Are they "essential?" Maybe..!? Come join us at the game table. 

Meeple Nation Podcast: 554 our 2024 holiday gift guide. It is that time of year, when we think about giving gifts to those we love. The gamers in our lives, and even those who we want to be gamers. We have something for everyone. Come join us at the game table. 

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 551 - Spooky Games for Halloween Beware! This weeks episode is rated "S" for Scary! Oh, I've just been informed the "S" stands for Silly. Beware all the same!  Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 550: 2024 October News. New game releasees, new game announcements for Nathan, and some crowd funding for Andy. I bet there is something here for you too. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 549 - Why Do You Have So Many Games? This week we try to answer questions about why we buy games. Do we come to any solid conclusions along the way? Maybe, maybe not. But the ride is fun anyway! Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Bonus Episode 15 - Hex Game Showdown. It is time to join us ringside for another showdown episode. 14 games enter the arena, and only one can be the Meeple Nation number one game. What will it be? Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 548: Top Hex Grid Games on BGG. We are trying something a bit different. We are looking at the top 50 hex grid games and talk about some that we do not own or have not played yet. Come join us at the Game Table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 547 Top Five Hex Grid Games This week we discuss some highlights and our top five hex grid games.  Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 546 - Hex Grid Games This week we are kicking off our discussion of games that employee the gamers shape, the hex. The hex is such a versatile shape in so many different board games. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 545 - September 2024 News It's time to talk about the news! SaltCON, new games announcements, and crowdfunding. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 544: Our Top Five Games Still On Our Shelf of Shame. Time to review what games we are still hoping to get the the game table. These are great games that we need to get learned and played. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 543 - Top Hand Management Games We Don't Own This week we talk about a few games we've missed...or have we? You decide! Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Episode 542 - Top Five Hand Management Games. This week we focus on our top five games. There is some great discussion about the hand management mechanic and four awesome list. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 541: Hand Management Games This week while Doug is away we are kicking off our discussion of hand management games. We are welcoming Sierra on a regular basis and having a good time. Come Join us at the game table.

MN Podcast episode 539 This week we review the best convention we've ever attended! Seriously...it was awesome! Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: August 2024 News. GenCON has come and gone, that means there are a lot of new games to talk about. It is time to start making that shopping list for those of us who did not make it.  Come Join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast: Bonus Episode 13 - End Game Bonus Showdown. Get your ringside seat to find out of our collective top five lists, which game makes it to the Meeple Nation number one game with end game bonuses. Come join us at the game table. 

Meeple Nation Podcast: 538 - Games with end game bonuses that we do not own. We have a list of 14 games that are in the top 40 games that we do not own. We look at these games and find out why they missed our radar. Come join us at the game table.

MN Bonus Episode 12: Board Game Art This bonus episode is an answer to the big question, "What board game art has moved us?". Well tune on in and listen to us discuss it. Art, minis, and game appeal. Come join us at the game table.