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There isn't much news this week, so, after mentioning a little mishap that forced a rerecording of this episode, I get right to what I've been playing with Star Overdrive, Ruffy and the Riverside, Vessels of Decay, Revenge of the Savage Planet, TETRA's Escape 2, Prehistoric Gal, Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit, and Missing Banban. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

A con report, a solo game about coming out, and big news brewing in the Spielaverse.

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?Project: ELITE (2020)Escape: The Curse of the Temple (2012)Molly House (2025)Pax Pamir: Second Edition (2019)Root (2018)Hollywood 1947 (2023)Above and Below (2015) revisitedWhat games have you tried lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.Transcript: TXT and PDF

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?Project: ELITE (2020)Escape: The Curse of the Temple (2012)Molly House (2025)Pax Pamir: Second Edition (2019)Root (2018)Hollywood 1947 (2023)Above and Below (2015) revisitedWhat games have you tried lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in our guild, #3269.Transcript: TXT and PDF

It's time again to turn the tables and get your take, to feel out the collective tastes of you, the listeners of the show. It's the annual Listener Top 20! You've been sending in all of your lists (thank you!), I've been compiling all of the data (you're welcome!) - and here it is, in a convenient list format. Before we ask the audience, we talk about Flip 7, Hot Streak, and Kolejka. 02:37 - Flip 7 10:40 - Hot Streak 19:47 - Kolejka 27:42 - Listener Top 20 29:05 - Agricola 29:55 - Gloomhaven 31:26 - Guards of Atlantis II 32:20 - Blood on the Clocktower 33:20 - Arcs 34:40 - Tigris & Euphrates 35:21 - Terraforming Mars 35:54 - Marvel Champions: The Card Game 36:42 - Inis 37:24 - Innovation 38:13 - Race for the Galaxy 39:02 - Root 40:04 - Concordia 41:00 - The Castles of Burgundy 41:41 - Ark Nova 42:03 - Dune: Imperium 43:19 - Ra 43:35 - Brass: Birmingham 45:11 - Spirit Island 46:27 - Hansa Teutonica Get added to the BGB community map at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/map Send us topic ideas at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/topics Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store

Game time! We catch up on a bunch of reviews for new games and expansions -- tune in to find out how much we liked them! And whether Christina ever found her Pringle. Thanks to the publishers for providing review copies. Timeline: New games: 1:30 - The Architects of Amytis. 6:24 - Medieval Academy. 11:41 - Combo. 15:55 - Star Trek: Star Realms. New expansions: 21:45 - Evergreen: Pines and Cacti. 27:52 - Ancient Knowledge: Heritage. 34:44 - Sky Team: Turbulence. 40:31 - Rebel Princess: Happily Never After.

Guten tag meine cultists! Ich bin oltralpe, purtroppo non per la consueta fiera di Essen, ma per prosaici motivi di mero guadagno personale. È vero, avrei potuto utilizzare uno dei miei arti come merce di scambio, come fece il DucaConte al tempo, ma rimango pavido e poco incline al patto oscuro proprio all'inizio della stagione estiva. Detto questo, un warning per tutti: è in arrivo un periodo travagliato di assenze causa impegni inderogabili, per cui godetevi questo episodio, assaporatene il nettare spurgante dai pori del vostro device, che per qualche episodio andremo in onda a ranghi ridotti. Amarezza.Buon ascolto e come sempre… Ci vediamo dall'altra parte!Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dunwich-buyers-club--2814177/support.

In our previous episode, we explored what makes a board game a true masterpiece—a creation that showcases a designer's greatest achievement, marked by exceptional craftsmanship, originality, and lasting impact. This time, we're taking the conversation even deeper. In Masterpieces 2, the Founders shift the spotlight to the brilliant minds behind the games themselves. We'll be celebrating the visionary game designers whose work has shaped the hobby - and welcoming four Honorary Founders as guest hosts, each presenting their favorite designer and the game they consider to be that designer's crowning achievement.

In episode 224, Dean and Deron finish their lists of the top 50 board games by looking at 10-1. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro Spoilers Below . . . . . . . . . . Dean 05:37      10. Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North 11:33       9. El Grande 16:30       8. Wonderland's War 22:49       7. Baseball Highlights: 2045 29:31       6. The Castles of Burgundy 37:04       5. Scythe 45:23       4. The Godfather: Corleone's Empire 50:39       3. Tapestry 59:17       2. Root 01:09:19    1. Blood Rage Deron 01:30      10. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans 07:39       9. Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island 13:16       8. Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game 19:02       7. Thunder Road: Vendetta–Maximum Chrome Ed. 25:50       6. Grand Austria Hotel 33:16       5. Nemesis 41:24       4. Arkham Horror: The Card Game 47:42       3. Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed 54:40       2. Unmatched 01:02:25    1. Gloomhaven, GH: Jaws of the Lion, Frosthaven Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

isode 584: A Look at Market Games  Episode release date is June 25, 2025   Show Notes   This week we in contrast with the open drafting mechanic we discussed the last few episodes, this week we are focusing on games that have and use a market, and how a market game is different from an open drafting game.   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 River of Gold with Cheryl Azul with Madi and BGA Andy Aeons Trespass Odyssey The Market mechanic, in essence, simulates a dynamic economy within a board game. Unlike a simple "take one from a pile" or a closed draft where items circulate, a market presents players with a publicly available pool of goods, actions, or resources. This pool often changes, either by new items being revealed, existing items being bought, or even prices fluctuating. What makes the Market mechanic so engaging is the tension it creates. Players are constantly evaluating not just what they need, but also what their opponents might be eyeing. With what is currently available in the market. Is it worth paying a premium for that crucial item now, or should you wait and hope a cheaper option appears? Do you play the jerk role and counter draft to deny an opponent a vital resource by taking it yourself, even if it's not your absolute top priority? Markets can take many forms: Static Markets: Where a set of items is always available, and players choose from it. Dynamic Markets: Prices might change based on supply and demand. Rotating Markets: Items might enter and exit the market over time, creating a flow of new opportunities. "I-Cut-You-Choose" Style Markets: While sometimes a separate mechanic, some games blend this, where one player sets up a market or splits resources, and another player chooses first. We discussed how open drafting games are very closely related to market games, but ultimately, the Market mechanic adds layers of tactical decision-making, player interaction, and often, an exciting push-your-luck element.  It's about optimizing your purchases, anticipating others' moves, and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of available options. So next time you're sitting down to play and see a row of tempting cards or a pile of valuable resources, you're likely engaging with the dynamic world of the Market mechanic! Top Rated Market Games Power Grid Puerto Rico Clans of Caledonia The Pillars of the EarthDIY Expansion link Tiny Epic Pirates Wasteland Express Delivery Service Foundations of Rome Foundations of Metropolis Skyrise Merchants of the Dark Road Ark Nova Jaipur Glen More II: Chronicles Glen More Kutna Hora: The City of Silver Brass: Birmingham Galactic Cruise Windmill Valley Cubitos Honey Buzz The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Acquire Queendomino Catan Distilled Archipelago Gentes River of Gold The Vale of Eternity The Vale of Eternity: Artifacts The Vale of Eternity: Curses Architect of the West Kingdom  Games we did not discuss Brass: Lancashire Food Chain Magnate Paladins of the West Kingdom Nucleum La Granja Hallertau Anno 1800: The Board Game 1830: Railways and Robber Barons The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire Navegador The Great Zimbabwe Pax Renaissance: 2nd Edition Bonfire At the Gates of Loyang Fresco Stockpile Pipeline Port Royal 1846: The Race for the Midwest Pax Porfiriana Paperback Shikoku 1889 Pax Renaissance Cuba Arkwright CO2: Second Chance Raccoon Tycoon Imperial Steam Akrotiri Age of Industry Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game Vanuatu Planet Steam The Rich and the Good  

Brendan looks back at the games that came out in 2007 and 2008 to see which games are the best games. Join us, won't you?Top 5 from 2007-2008A Touch of Evil: The Supernatural Game (2008)Le Havre (2008)Galaxy Trucker (2007)Race for the Galaxy (2007)Lost Cities: The Board Game (2008)Honorable Mentions1960: The Making of the President (2007)Dominion (2008)Pandemic (2008)Parade (2007)Biblios (2007)SuperlativesBest Memories: Whoowasit? (2007)Things to Come: League of Six (2007)Weirdest Game: Space Alert (2008)Game I Should Like But Don't: Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game (2008)Game I Should Like But Don't: Cosmic Encounter (2008)Episode 670: Nah, I'm GoodSurprise: Patrician (2007)Excluded because of my Top 50Brass: Lancashire (2007)Agricola (2007)Ghost Stories (2008)Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game (2007)What games do you like best from 2007 and 2008? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showAfter the business of the UK Games Expo we managed to carve out some time for on our our good friends in the industry and chat to Lee Miller the founder of Molinarius Games to talk about him, the company and their upcoming game Time Troopers which is available on Gamefound right now.GUEST PLAYER: Lee Miller from Molinarius GamesPLAYER: JPIn this episode you'll learn:- all about Lee's entry into the tabletop gaming space and his favourite games he likes to unwind with- about how Molinarius Games got started and how it's developing and growing each year as a publisher- more about the latest game live on Gamefound right now which is Time Troopers.  Check out the Gamefound link below- how composed music is playing more of an important role in board games and how the team at Molinarius are leaning into this more and moreLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWMolinarius Games Website - https://www.molinariusgames.com/Time Troopers Gamefound Link Launches 27th June 2025 - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/time-troopers/time-troopersEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count0:47 - TURN 2 - Lee Millers Turn (Molinarius Games)1:55 -Introducing Lee & Molinarius Games5:29 - How did Lee get into the hobby8:16 - What is Lee's favourite game?10:44 - What's hitting Lee's table lately?12:38 - TURN 3 - Molinarius Games & Time Troopers19:12 - What is Time Troopers?24:05 - Is Molinarius Games heading into more grand productions moving forward?26:11 - What led you to drive a solo only experience?33:28 - How does the mechanics of Time Troopers work?42:23 - Adding immersion through soundtracks50:18 - What's included in Time Troopers and when is it being fulfilled?55:04 - What are you looking forward to?57:36 - TURN 4 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

Brendan looks back at the games that came out in 2007 and 2008 to see which games are the best games. Join us, won't you?Top 5 from 2007-2008A Touch of Evil: The Supernatural Game (2008)Le Havre (2008)Galaxy Trucker (2007)Race for the Galaxy (2007)Lost Cities: The Board Game (2008)Honorable Mentions1960: The Making of the President (2007)Dominion (2008)Pandemic (2008)Parade (2007)Biblios (2007)SuperlativesBest Memories: Whoowasit? (2007)Things to Come: League of Six (2007)Weirdest Game: Space Alert (2008)Game I Should Like But Don't: Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game (2008)Game I Should Like But Don't: Cosmic Encounter (2008)Episode 670: Nah, I'm GoodSurprise: Patrician (2007)Excluded because of my Top 50Brass: Lancashire (2007)Agricola (2007)Ghost Stories (2008)Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game (2007)What games do you like best from 2007 and 2008? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Have you ever had someone's boyfriend explain rules of a game to you? Well then this ep is for you! We have Taylor Ortega on to talk all things game night and tell us about what really happens when you're hanging out with straight couples. Plus, we talk about Sam's wedding, the problem with perpetuating as a concept, and what happens to cis guy's genders when they finally get a girlfriend. And we make a stunning realization about lesbians in New York City pre-2018 that historians will definitely need to be looking into. CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThank Space Balls the gang was able to get away from Dr. Bad! But, where can they go where they'd be safe? It's everyone against the team. Well not everyone. They have a mysterious stranger aiding the gang, sending them down to the sub-basement. What evils lurk underneath Space House? What exactly is Dr. Bad hiding?? Will the gang ever find somewhere to be safe?? Let's stare into each others eyes for an unblinking, undisturbed 30 seconds and find out in this latest episode of DUUNNGEEEEOONNNN RRRAAADDDDIIIOOOOOO HHHHHOOOOUUURRRRR!!!!::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::THIS SHOW IS NSFW AND NSFK (Not safe for kids. sorry kids!)Our DM is Dalton Rusher-RiddleOur Players are Andrew Gehrlein, Michael Adair & Alissa AdairTheme song by Dustin HookSound effects from Zapsplat and PixabayBackground music by Pixabay and Nerdius MaximusPlease check out our Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, AND NOW PATREON on our Linktree to keep up with the latest DRH news! https://linktr.ee/dungeonradiohourBye for now~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider toilets, washlets, and bidets. (Oh my). In the news, some context on the current Iran conflict, and Apple WWDC25 was mostly uneventful other than keeping old devices going for a while yet.Related LinksForum ThreadToilets and Bidets and WashletsDiscord ChatToilets and Bidets and WashletsBluesky PostToilets and Bidets and WashletsThings of the DayRym - Explaining the Most Bizarre Piano Etude of the 19th CenturyScott - Restoring the Buran

Your hosts Chris Yi, Wendy Yi, and Eric Summerer start off your week with a variety show about board games and the people who play them.

Brendan talks about several underused mechanisms he loves. Join us, won't you?Evenfall (2023)Upper Row / Bottom RowElysium (2015)Valley of the Kings (2014)Action TowersElysium (2015)One player has all the pointsAndroid: Netrunner (2012)Follow and copyGlory to Rome (2005)Puerto Rico (2002)Broom Service (2015)Arcs (2024)Auctions You Don't Mind LosingFurnace (2020)Brian Boru: High King of Ireland (2021)Action Cards that also ScoreConcordia Venus (2018)What mechanisms would you like to see in more games? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

Send us a text#010 En este episodio te platicamos un poco de lo que ha ocurrido en el mundo ludico recientemente. Tambien te platicamos de algunos juegos de super heroes y otros euros incluyendo uno con el que buscamos la sal!Siguenos en nuestras redes @meeplesalaireTambien puedes enviarnos un correo a meeplesalaire@gmail.com

Come come, hungry diners - take a seat at the big table and have a little gander at this spread of delectable games!Oops, all good games on this one! This podcast features chat about a space tourism simulator (Galactic Cruise), a light-and-breezy turtle-based engine builder (Australis), and TWO entire TWO PLAYER games about being Greek and In Trouble (Iliad and Ichor).Have a great weekend, everybody!Timestamps: 01:46 Galactic Cruise 22:12 Australis31:04 Illiad40:41 Ichor

This week's episode starts off with a bit of news--including the delay of Marathon and third-party games not selling well on Switch 2--before getting to what I've been playing with REMATCH, The Alters, The Precinct, Preserve, and Garten of Banban 0. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Grab your lever and pull to kill aliens in an all new LIVE! This week the Boiz are tackling the moral dilemma of the trolley problem. Would Pat kill the best Jurassic movie to preserve the other five? Would Matt murder a friendly dragon to save a necrophiliac? Is running over Jesus allowed since he's meant to die for our sins anyway? Plus, the Muppets meet Saddam. A turkey attacks. Pat's old plastic movie theater cup meets a tragic end. All that and shrimp tacos and it all happens LIVE!

Board Boys are back to play a Robin Hood game, but it's not your father's Robin Hood, or so they say. Warning, A Gest of Robin Hood is gritty and dark and real and raw, if you have an excellent imagination. If you don't, (like Cam), it's basically carriage pushin: the game. 0:00 Intro, E.V.A. - Jean Jacques Perrey 2:30 Spaceballs and Game Show talk 16:30 Anachrony 21:45 Money! 26:00 A Beaument with Mo 36:15 A Gest of Robin Hood: Overview 40:30 Spaceballs Main Theme - John Morris 41:30 A Gest of Robin Hood: Review 59:00 A Gest of Robin Hood: Verdict 1:03:00 Board Boys Bump: Ezra and Nehemiah 1:07:15 Thank You, Patrons 1:07:45 Yoda - "Weird Al" Yankovic

What are your hobbies? I personally enjoy dance, specifically latin dance and often I wonder, “What if I could translate salsa dancing into a toy or game?”. Well today, we're going to explore that possibility. Today my guest shares how she turned her hobby into a best selling board game!In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, I'm joined by Elizabeth Hargrave, award-winning board game designer and co-founder of the Tabletop Game Designers Association. You might know her from her hit game Wingspan, which turned the world of nature and birdwatching into one of the most beloved engine-building games of all time.Elizabeth shares how she took her passion for the natural world and used it to build a meaningful and immersive game that fully translated the experience of birding. Our conversation today circles around how to accurately translate the “experience” of doing various hobbies to a tabletop play pattern. In my opinion that's the secret sauce of how Elizabeth created such an incredible game on her first try.During this episode, we also talk about her upcoming game Sanibel, inspired by collecting seashells on the beach. A hobby so simple and a game so elegant, that I'm sure you'll find yourself inspired to build a tabletop experience based on your hobbies.Listen For These Important Moments:[00:01:12] - What started as a love for birdwatching became Wingspan, a wildly successful board game that blends strategy with nature through clever engine-building mechanics.[00:04:07] - Elizabeth introduces the Tabletop Game Designers Association, which offers support with contracts, advocacy, and education, perfect for both new and seasoned game designers.[00:10:51] - From butterflies to beachcombing, see how personal passions can evolve into meaningful, immersive game themes that resonate with players.[00:23:07] - Elizabeth's Wingspan pitch journey proves you don't. Learn how smart feedback, persistence, and a strong prototype can open doors for your game invention.[00:34:49] - Even with success, staying grounded in playtesting and peer feedback is key to creating games that last. No shortcuts, just a solid creative process.Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!Support the showPopular Masterclass! How To Make & Sell Your Toy IdeasYour Low-Stress, Start-To-Finish Playful Product Launch In 5 Steps >> https://learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

Chris and Jeremy discuss the literary and artistic masterwork by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. This Dark Horse series is nominated for 7 Eisner awards, and it's imaginative and thought provoking. Learn more about the creators, the characters, and our favorite moments from the series.  warning: The comic discussion covers themes of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or depression, please reach out to Mental Health America https://mhanational.org/resources/  or call the Suicide & Crisis lifeline 988 in the United States. We're not therapists, but we hope if you are struggling, you can get resources and help to make things better.    You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one!   Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadless.com/designs/comic-book-keepers-cosplay-logo/heroes/t-shirt/regular?variation=front&color=royal_blue Comic Book Keepers is hosted by the Geekly Grind. Check out reviews and discussion on everything Geeky from Anime, Manga, Boardgames, comics, and more. www.thegeeklygrind.comsdThe Geekly Grind @thegeeklygrind Link tree: https://linktr.ee/CBKcast Social media: Twitter @cbkcast Instagram @cbkcast Facebook Chris @dungeonheads Lance @roguesymbiote Chris's draws D&D character art. check out his Patreon to see a library of different characters, and see more samples on Instagram Original and NEW rock Theme by Weston Gardner @ArcaneAnthems on Patreon  

We are back to recast Star Trek with Muppets, and it is perfection! Startrek Away Missions, you're curious and we have all the details with updates on upcoming expansions. James has an update on AV Ghost, and many complaints about this and that.

In episode 223, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 20-11. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro Spoilers Below . . . . . . . . . . Dean 02:35     20. Unmatched 06:30     19. Brass: Birmingham 10:29     18. Hansa Teutonica 14:23     17. Ginkgopolis 18:07     16. Cthulhu: Death May Die 22:44     15. Mansions of Madness 2nd. Ed. 25:59     14. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans 30:22     13. Everdell 35:21     12. Lost Ruins of Arnak 40:26     11. Glen More II: Chronicles  Deron 04:19     20. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game 08:29     19. Marvel Dice Throne 12:21     18. Cyclades 15:55     17. Root 20:25     16. Dune: War for Arrakis 24:09     15. Inis 27:44     14. ARCS 32:13     13. Ankh: Gods of Egypt 37:48     12. Heat: Pedal to the Metal 41:57     11. Merchants & Marauders  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

Episode 583: Top Rated Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 18, 2025   Show Notes   This week we are concluding our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we will be picking out games off the top Open Drafting Games, some games we missed and some we don't own.   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 Living Forest Siege of Rundar, Game I could not remember The Guild of Merchant Explores Andy D&D 5.5 Japanese Setting In board game mechanics, open drafting is a specific type of drafting where players take turns selecting items (like cards, tiles, dice, or tokens) from a shared, visible pool of options. To touch on the key points again. Open Drafting and Market games will have a lot of overlap. Key Characteristics of Open Drafting: Shared Pool: There's a central display or common area where all the items available for selection are laid out. Visibility: All players can see all the available options in the pool at all times. This is the defining feature of "open" drafting. Turn-Based Selection: Players take turns choosing and taking one or more items from this shared pool. Once an item is taken, it's removed from the pool (or sometimes replaced immediately, depending on the game). Strategic Interaction: Because everyone can see what's available and what others are taking, open drafting encourages a high level of player interaction and strategic depth. Players aren't just thinking about what they need for their own strategy, but also: "Hate Drafting": Taking an item that might not be optimal for you, but is crucial for an opponent's strategy, thereby "denying" them that piece. This can be a friendly jab or a crucial tactical move. Anticipation: Trying to predict what other players will take on their turns based on their visible boards or strategies. Adapting: Adjusting your own plans if a key item you wanted is taken by an opponent. How it Differs from Other Drafting Types: The main contrast to open drafting is closed drafting (often called "pick-and-pass" or "hand drafting"): Closed Drafting: Players typically receive a hand of cards (or a set of items) and select one (or more) to keep, then pass the rest of their hand to the next player.  The key difference is that the pool of options available to the next player is unknown until they receive the new hand. Players don't see the full communal pool; they only see their current hand. Top Rated Open Drafting Games Dune: Imperium Dune: Imperium - Uprising Railways of the World Concordia Concordia Venus Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West Food Chain Magnate Everdell Lost Ruins of Arnak The Gallerist Clank! Clank! Legacy Clank! Catacombs Clank! In! Space! Dominion Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game Wingspan Wyrmspan Harmonies Star Realms Lisboa Cascadia Endeavor: Age of Sail Endeavor: Deep Sea Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition Mage Knight: Board Game Space Base Tyrants of the Underdark Games not Mentioned Ark Nova Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization The Castles of Burgundy 7 Wonders Duel The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Pax Pamir: Second Edition Anachrony Blood Rage Obsession Paladins of the West Kingdom Mechs vs Minions The White Castle Azul Revive Aeon's End El Grande Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization Splendor Duel Architect of the West Kingdom The Quest for El Dorado Lorenzo il Magnifico Mombasa Patchwork Trajan Wonderland's War Aeon's End: War Eternal ISS Vanguard Targi Res Arcana Alchemist Ticket to Ride: Europe The Isle of Cats Undaunted: Normandy Planet Unknown Kemet Jaipur Forest Shuffle Welcome To… Meadow Sagrada Star Wars: Deck Building Game Azul: Summer Pavilion

In Episode LXXI has Mandi and Suzanne discuss Manhattan Project: War Machine, Floristry, The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, and Clank Legacy 2: Acquisitions Inc. - Darkest Magic (no spoilers). The Game Pie of the show is "Games That Give You A Visceral Reaction (Good Or Bad) Pie".  (Video games discussed Avowed, South of Midnight, Camper Van, Fantasy Life I, 9kings, Ball X Pit, Ratatan, Cauldron, Dawnfolk, and Dicealot. Thank you for listening! Please take a moment to rate us on your podcast listening platform. BGG Guild:  https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4131 Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/saltandsass.bsky.social YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SaltandSassGames  Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgames Email: SaltAndSassGames@gmail.com

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?One Night Ultimate Alien (2017)Nefarious (2011)Trickdraw (2022)Drones vs Seagulls⁠ (2022)Flipology (2019)Crossfire (2017)Savernake Forest (2023)Nimalia (2023)What games have you tried lately? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

On this episode we are going to dig deep into last weekends Meeople LIVE... and that's pretty much it.

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showWe're in Becky's happy place this episode as she takes us through all things bright & beautiful with a focus on nature themed games.  The gang discuss their favourites and why it gives them the cosy feels.FIRST PLAYER: BeckyOTHER PLAYERS: Kerley & Adrian In this episode you'll learn:- All about Adrian's experience with Parks from Keymaster Games- about Kerleys return to a classic space tech tree game, yep theirs only one it's Beyond the Sun by Rio Grande Games- about Becky's love for LOTR: Duel for Middle-Earth by Repos Productions- to take a walk around the meeple managerie as the team walk through nature games and how they fit into the hobbyLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:22 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex1:30 - Adrian - Parks12:54 - Kerley - Beyond the Sun17:07 - Becky - LOTR: Duel for Middle-Earth19:55 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The meeple menagerie20:18 - Our favourite nature games (Ark Nova, Earth & Everdell)31:30 - Nature can be cutthroat & the feel of nature games (Photosynthesis)34:46 - Nature can be forceful (Spirit Island)38:21 - Educational aspects of nature games42:13 - An aside with Cascadia and the beauty of nature47:06 - The theme can soften game play experiences51:34 - The Span'verse57:36 - Some games which live on the edge of that nature theme1:01:44 - TURN 4 - Receive, Sleeve or Leave1:04:14 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:11:23 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

Hey now, and welcome to a special early release of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast! The gang is on their way to Origins Game Fair, and we figured it'd be nice to give everyone something to listen to if you're driving to Columbus, Ohio today. In this episode, the Founders talk about the games they've been playing, including The Quest for El Dorado, Stupor Mundi, Earth, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and Terraforming Mars with the Colonies and Prelude expansions. They also feature The Dark Quarter from Evan Derrick. Then, after Tony T delivers his always-arousing tabletop gaming news segment, the fellas take questions from listeners - covering topics like what makes a great game day, what they've learned from board games, and what a first-time convention attendee should expect. The Quest for El Dorado: 00:08:32, Stupor Mundi: 00:14:41, Earth: 00:22:58, Heat Pedal to the Metal: 00:31:56, Terraforming Mars: 00:39:12, The Dark Quarter: 00:53:09, News with Tony T: 01:26:59, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:10:03. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Send us a textOOOOOOhhhh someone's in trouble! And their names are Andrew, Mike, and Alissa! Dr. Bad has captured the gang, and after a pretty intense escape scene! But like my mama always said, you can outrun robotic dinosaurs with floating mops! What does Dr. Bad want with our favorite team? What ulterior motive could he possibly possess? Will the gang make it out of here alive? (I mean, probably, this would be a pretty bad place to end it) Let's whisper sweet nothings into each other's ears while listening to the latest episode of DDUUUUUNNNGGEEEEOONNN RRRAAADDIIIOOOO HHHHOUUUURRR!!!::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::THIS SHOW IS NSFW AND NSFK (Not safe for kids. sorry kids!)Our DM is Dalton Rusher-RiddleOur Players are Andrew Gehrlein, Michael Adair & Alissa AdairTheme song by Dustin HookSound effects from Zapsplat and PixabayBackground music by Pixabay and Nerdius MaximusPlease check out our Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, AND NOW PATREON on our Linktree to keep up with the latest DRH news! https://linktr.ee/dungeonradiohourBye for now~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show

In this jam-packed episode, host Stephen Duetzmann and the panel dive into the much-anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, reflect on recent LARPing adventures, and share a mix of personal stories and parenting insights. From Mario Kart World to board games that combat summer slide, the episode blends humor, heart, and helpful recommendations for families who love to game together.

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Tim wins a raffle be a special guest on the podcast.  The Double D's attempt to convince him that board games aren't just for losers by picking the perfect game to play with him. 

Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann.

James is joined by his two teenage boys for this special Father's Day episode as we talk board games AND video games. We cover a lot of ground, from the new Nintendo Switch 2 and some of our favorite current videos games, into recent plays of Riichi Mahjong, Cash-a-Catch, Hot Streak, and Dominion. Enjoy the show!  1:16 Meet the guest hosts 4:09 Video Games: Nintendo Switch 2 21:00 Video Games: Blue Prince 25:38 Video Games: Portal 28:29 Video Games: Roblox & Piggy 34:00 Back to Board Games: Dominion 42:13 Hot Streak 46:36 Cash-a-Catch 55:40 Riichi Mahjong http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Jason Wiebe (The Dungeon Plunger) joins me for a RPG ramble! Topics covered include Savage Worlds, 5E, ICRPG, Barbarians of Lemuria, Conan: Lord of the Mount by Stephen Graham Jones, Vampire Hunter D, XDM, OD&D, Pathfinder, Board Games, Magic, E.T., Necromunda, OSRisms, CAG, D&D edition wars, and more! I also answer calls from BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi), Joe (Hindsightless), and Karl (The GMologist Presents). Links to things mentioned:ShireCon aka East Coast RichterCon https://tabletop.events/conventions/shirecon-2025The Dungeon Plunger 12 June 2025 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LfSf66MYrmFoKsNM4Bwsg?si=WbPXRI40RXGWIZtQvn69pATracy Hickman on Save or Die https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tIdtWZyUB6hVaaOwu34FD?si=TpGbIlrzRRGyj_e--2vAlQChe's first episode with Anthony https://shows.acast.com/roleplayrescue/episodes/what-are-roleplaying-games-with-runeslingerAnthony's companion blog post https://castingshadowsblog.com/2025/05/31/the-accidental-lie-in-rpgs/RPG LexiconsS. John Ross https://rolltop-indigo.blogspot.com/p/an-rpg-lexicon.htmlRuneslinger aka Anthony https://castingshadowsblog.com/2025/04/28/lucifers-lexicon-on-rpg-concepts-and-terms/Saturday Morning with Sean on Combat https://www.youtube.com/live/beiIEDzFtM8?si=r0dXQA4iz3iO0E_cBandits Keep Fighter Options https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC1TBfaiicMClassic Adventure Gaming Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tcagp/Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow my blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Anchorite APA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/anchorite/home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grogcon.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ray Otus did the coffee cup  art for this showTJ provides music for my show. Spikepit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@spikepit1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠provided the "Have no fear" sound clip.

A lot of stuff happened this past weekend, so I spend a little time talking about the few things that stood out to me, including the ROG Xbox Ally, the bait and switch Resident Evil 9 announcement, and the reveal of a very cool-looking new game: There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. Of course, if you're sick of hearing about Summer Game Fest and all that nonsense, there's always what I've been playing, this week with Section 13, Trident's Tale, Spirit of the North 2, Keeper's Toll, and Bunny Cubed. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Noah Reno is back again to chat with Doug about what underrated piece of media they wish more people talked about. Next, the dorks have fun discussing how to reimagine childhood board games as horror films. Candyland is pitched as eating the sugary characters to survive. Chutes and Ladders becomes a cosmic horror. Jenga is a tale of the world being destroyed by children. There are so many more pitches PLUS suggestions from the community on how they would turn these classic games into something scary. Next, the guys discuss what board game would make the best horror franchise. Spoiler: Monopoly is one of the easiest ones to do.    Things are wrapped up with a new game called Patch Notes: Real Life Edition, where Doug reads out patch notes for real life and Noah has to decide if they're good or if they should be scrapped as garbage. Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now!   Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  

The Dice Tower shares their Top 10 most annoying game components!

Welcome to episode 81 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! After talking about some of the games we've been playing lately we continue covering our favorite games in our Brackets for games that start with letters E, F, G, & H. We go through each bracket to determine which game wins each one. Our listeners submitted brackets trying to best predict which games would win. We announce the winning listener who will be receiving some games from us! Join our discord (link below) to join the competition for our next Bracketology episode. 00:00:00 - Intro Games Played Lately: 00:03:17 - Arcs 00:14:45 - Unstoppable 00:30:38 - Cabanga 00:36:45 - Quacks 00:47:47 - E Bracket 01:06:24 - F Bracket 01:23:21 - G Bracket 01:39:54 - H Bracket 01:57:58 - Listener Winner Announced Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/F4kX3Faxxf  Other links : https://linktr.ee/Longestturn Affiliate codes: GameNerdz Support us on Buy Me a Coffee!

Day two of the Summer Spectacular begins with a live Q & A about the World Series of Board Games.

In this video, we dive into the thrilling cooperative board game Horrified, where you and your team must work together to defeat legendary Universal Monsters like Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster, and more! Whether you're a horror fan, a co-op game enthusiast, or just looking for your next game night hit, we'll break down what makes Horrified such a standout title.

Hark and hearken, good folk, to a tale most joyous! Lo, after many a season spent in patient longing, bold AC doth at last return to the noble realm of tabletop role-playing! With great fanfare and mirth, he unveil'th his much-anticipated Planescapes campaign, and his fellowship of players taketh up the dice once more. As the Lords do revel and wax rhapsodic o'er the delights of their newfound quest, they dost turn back the wheel of time, revisiting a discourse of yore, nigh eight years past, wherein was debated the merits of sandbox tales versus the guided path of on-rails adventures. Sit thee down, pour thyself a flagon, and partake in their merry musings.