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 re…

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 gam…

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 …

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 specif…

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. Thes…

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 togethe…

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 us…

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 a…

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 SaltCO…

To say that relations between the U.S. and Europe have changed is an understatement. NATO is a major bone of contention and the introduction of tariffs has caused turmoil in financial markets. Let’s talk about it in this lesson.By Plus Publications

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 d…

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 thes…

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.

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…

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.

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 tableBy Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.

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.By Nathan Howard, Douglas Stewart, Andrew Holliday

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart

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 [email protected]. Come join us at the game table.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart

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.By Nathan Howard, Andrew Holliday, Douglas Stewart.