Meeple Nation Board Game Podcast

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 Scro

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

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 Fac

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

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 Horri

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

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 Wonder

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 Na

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.