Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 485. This week we talk about some of the amazing games we've been playing lately, and discuss a few new releases and croudfunding projects.   Come join us at the game table

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 485. This week we talk about some of the amazing games we've been playing lately, and discuss a few new releases and croudfunding projects.  Come join us at the game table

MN 485 July 2023 News

Meeple Nation Podcast episode 484 This week we creep into the Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood. An amazing campaign driven game. Something we love a lot of, but this one we all really liked. Come Join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast episode 484 This week we creep into the Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood. An amazing campaign driven game. Something we love a lot of, but this one we all really liked. Come Join us at the game table.

MN 484 Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 483. This week we talk about some gaming experiences that made us cringe as we played and maybe considered bumping the table or maybe even flipping the table. Come share in the pain, or maybe laugh at our pain. Come join us at the table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 483. This week we talk about some gaming experiences that made us cringe as we played and maybe considered bumping the table or maybe even flipping the table. Come share in the pain, or maybe laugh at our pain. Come join us at the table.

MN 483 Top Games I Wish I Had Not Been Talked Into Playing

MN Episode 482. This week we are talking about our top five game in the territory building category. What game is your number one pick? See if it made our lists. Come join us at the Game Table.

MN Episode 482. This week we are talking about our top five game in the territory building category. What game is your number one pick? See if it made our lists. Come join us at the Game Table.

MN 482 Top Five Territory Building Games

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 481 This week we are opening our discussion of territory games. We are claiming land, growing in influence and finding a successful path to victory.  Come, join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 481 This week we are opening our discussion of territory games. We are claiming land, growing in influence and finding a successful path to victory.  Come, join us at the game table.

MN 481 Territory Games

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 480  This week we are talking about our June 2023 news and highlights.   Gaming highlights, from SaltCon Summer, new games that hit the table, and other fun moments. Come, join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 480 This week we are talking about our June 2023 news and highlights.   Gaming highlights, from SaltCon Summer, new games that hit the table, and other fun moments. Come, join us at the game table.

MN June 2023 News

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 479 This week we an exciting episode talking about our HUGG-A-MeepleCon highlights from the past and introduce some new friends to what is like to hangout with the Meeple Nation team. Come, join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 479 This week we an exciting episode talking about our HUGG-A-MeepleCon highlights from the past and introduce some new friends to what is like to hangout with the Meeple Nation team. Come, join us at the game table.

MN 479 Top HUGG-A-Meeple Moments

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 478 This week we an excited to be talking about our new favorite campaign game that is base in space. And maybe our new favorite campaign game currently. That game is Stars of Akarios. Come, join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 478 This week we an excited to be talking about our new favorite campaign game that is base in space. And maybe our new favorite campaign game currently. That game is Stars of Akarios. Come, join us at the game table.

MN 478 Stars of Akarios

Meeple Nation Episode 477 This week we have picked our top five science fiction games in space. Bet there are some Star Wars games here, and something to do with Mars. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Episode 477 This week we have picked our top five science fiction games in space. Bet there are some Star Wars games here, and something to do with Mars. Come join us at the game table.

MN 477 Top Five Science Fiction Games In Space

Meeple Nation Episode 476 This week we begin our discussion of science fiction games that are all in space. And oddly enough not a ton of the games are Star Wars related. Come join us at the game table.

Meeple Nation Episode 476 This week we begin our discussion of science fiction games that are all in space. And oddly enough not a ton of the games are Star Wars related. Come join us at the game table.

MN 476 Space Science Fiction Games

Weekly, episodes about board games and the board game hobby. We dive in to a wide selection of game mechanics, themes, and reviews. We discuss game news, gaming highlights, and the people who make our games amazing.Come join us at the game table.Hosted by Nathan Howard, Andy Holliday, Douglas Stewart, David Holliday, and Logan Howard.

Very interesting for anyone who likes board games

Can&#39;t think of a time when I don&#39;t want to play a game they present!!!

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Weekly, episodes about board games and the board game hobby. We dive in to a wide selection of game mechanics, themes, and reviews. We discuss game news, gaming highlights, and the people who make our games amazing. Come join us at the game table. Hosted by Nathan Howard, Andy Holliday, Douglas Stewart, David Holliday, and Logan Howard.

Meeple Nation Board Game Podcast

During this month of love (February 2015) we turn our hearts to two-player games. We discuss  Battle Line Balloon Cup (now Pinata) Lost Cities Medici vs Strozzi GIPF TAMSK Tally Ho  Nathan also laments his inability to keep up with Living Card Games and figure based games such as X-Wings. We also discuss three games that at least one of us (Ryan) considers best with 2, even if they play more.   Attika Scrabble Carcassonne

During this month of love (February 2015) we turn our hearts to two-player games. We discuss <ul> <li>Battle Line</li> <li>Balloon Cup (now Pinata)</li> <li>Lost Cities</li> <li>Medici vs Strozzi</li> <li>GIPF</li> <li>TAMSK</li> <li>Tally Ho</li> </ul> Nathan also laments his inability to keep up with Living Card Games and figure based games such as X-Wings. We also discuss three games that at least one of us (Ryan) considers best with 2, even if they play more.  <ul> <li>Attika</li> <li>Scrabble</li> <li>Carcassonne</li></ul>

MN 0040 Two Player Games

We discuss the fantastic website boardgamegeek.com. This stalwart site is chocked full of resources and user-generated content fit for any style and experience level of gamer, although each person is going to use the site in different ways. We discuss ratings, rankings, reviews, geeklists, guilds, logging games owned and played, and many other features of the Geek, including forums, contests, videos, podcasts, images, and flame wars. Join the conversation!

We discuss the fantastic website <a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boardgamegeek.com</a>. This stalwart site is chocked full of resources and user-generated content fit for any style and experience level of gamer, although each person is going to use the site in different ways. We discuss ratings, rankings, reviews, geeklists, guilds, logging games owned and played, and many other features of the Geek, including forums, contests, videos, podcasts, images, and flame wars. Join the conversation!

MN 0171 Boardgamegeek.com

This week we are joined by Shane Larsen as we talk about complexity in games including talks about Puerto Rico, Through the Ages, Lorenzo Il Magnifco, and many more. Are complex games better, or just longer?

This week we are joined by Shane Larsen as we talk about complexity in games including talks about Puerto Rico, Through the Ages, Lorenzo Il Magnifco, and many more. Are complex games better, or just longer?

MN 0203 Complex and Heavy Games

This week we discuss Gloomhaven, the monstrous game by Isaac Childres. Ryan, Brent, and Nathan are joined by Dennis Holliday for this podcast.

This week we discuss Gloomhaven, the monstrous game by Isaac Childres. Ryan, Brent, and Nathan are joined by Dennis Holliday for this podcast.

MN 0208 Gloomhaven

3-7 players out of the box, 2-8 with the expansions.  45-60 minutes, ages 10 and up.

3-7 players out of the box, 2-8 with the expansions.  45-60 minutes, ages 10 and up.

MN 0013 7 Wonders

Nathan, Brent and Ryan sit down to talk about games we are excited about that will be released on the next few months, including more Fable games from Friedemann Friese, a game about Einstein, gaining Sentience, news on a couple of Brandon Sanderson games, and much more. Don't forget to join us at Meeple Nation Off Air on Facebook!

Nathan, Brent and Ryan sit down to talk about games we are excited about that will be released on the next few months, including more Fable games from Friedemann Friese, a game about Einstein, gaining Sentience, news on a couple of Brandon Sanderson games, and much more. Don't forget to join us at Meeple Nation Off Air on Facebook!

MN 0176 GenCon 50 Preview

This week we review Abyss, a 2-4 player game by Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier. Ages 14 and up, 45-60 minutes. The artwork, by Xavier Collette, is simply stunning. Highly recommended by two of the three reviewers.

This week we review Abyss, a 2-4 player game by Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier. Ages 14 and up, 45-60 minutes. The artwork, by Xavier Collette, is simply stunning. Highly recommended by two of the three reviewers.

MN 0027 Abyss

This week we share our thoughts Semi-Cooperative games. We're a little loose on the definition of this mechanic a bit. Okay, maybe more than a bit. 

This week we share our thoughts Semi-Cooperative games. We're a little loose on the definition of this mechanic a bit. Okay, maybe more than a bit.

MN 0302 Semi-Cooperative games

Board Game News for June 2017. We talk Pandemic Legacy: Season 2, Big Trouble in Little China, Legendary: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestations: Second Edition, andCentury: Spice Road. We cover the following Apps: San Juan, Race for the Galaxy, Tsuro, Coup, and Colony Wars in the Star Realms app. Let's just say that not all apps are created equal. We're excited for Deception: Undercover Allies and Triplock on Kickstarter. And we even mention Master Detective Clue for some retro board game action.

Board Game News for June 2017. We talk Pandemic Legacy: Season 2, Big Trouble in Little China, Legendary: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestations: Second Edition, andCentury: Spice Road. We cover the following Apps: San Juan, Race for the Galaxy, Tsuro, Coup, and Colony Wars in the Star Realms app. Let's just say that not all apps are created equal. We're excited for Deception: Undercover Allies and Triplock on Kickstarter. And we even mention Master Detective Clue for some retro board game action.

MN 0170 June 2017 News and Anecdotes

This week we finish the discussion of the Spiel des Jahres 2017 nominees. We start with Kingdomino, talk about Magic Maze, and end with Race to El Dorado.

This week we finish the discussion of the Spiel des Jahres 2017 nominees. We start with Kingdomino, talk about Magic Maze, and end with Race to El Dorado.

MN 0167 SdJ 2017 Nominees in Depth, Part 2 - Kingdomino, Magic Maze, Race to El Dorado

This week we discuss Splendor, the 2014 Spiel des Jahres nominee by Marc Andre and Space Cowboys.  For 2-4 players in 30 minutes.  It is a great board game enjoyed by all three hosts.

This week we discuss Splendor, the 2014 Spiel des Jahres nominee by Marc Andre and Space Cowboys.  For 2-4 players in 30 minutes.  It is a great board game enjoyed by all three hosts.

MN 0011 Splendor

This we we discuss Hidden Role Games, Nathan's favorite genre. We discuss what we like about these games, including Don't Mess with Cthulhu, Battlestar Galactica, Shadows over Camelot, Burke's Gambit, Dead of Winter, and many others. What is your favorite Hidden Role Game?

This we we discuss Hidden Role Games, Nathan's favorite genre. We discuss what we like about these games, including Don't Mess with Cthulhu, Battlestar Galactica, Shadows over Camelot, Burke's Gambit, Dead of Winter, and many others. What is your favorite Hidden Role Game?

MN 0163 Hidden Role Games

We talk about the card games Mamma Mia!, Sole Mio!, Coloretto, Bohnanza, Corsari, Guillotine, and Rage! Visit us on FB at http://facebook.com/meeplenation Twitter: @meeplenation Website: http://meeplenation.com

We talk about the card games Mamma Mia!, Sole Mio!, Coloretto, Bohnanza, Corsari, Guillotine, and Rage! Visit us on FB at <a href="http://facebook.com/meeplenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/meeplenation</a> Twitter: @meeplenation Website: <a href="http://meeplenation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://meeplenation.com</a>

MN 0007 Lightning Round - New Classic Card Games

This week we discuss the card drafting mechanic. It was a little surprising to find non-card games in this episode, but they fit the mold. We include games with trade rows like Clank! or markets like Aeon's End and Thunderstone Quest, and also games with tiles like Azul and Kingdomino. Have a listen and share us your thought on our Facebook page Meeple Nation Off Air.

This week we discuss the card drafting mechanic. It was a little surprising to find non-card games in this episode, but they fit the mold. We include games with trade rows like Clank! or markets like Aeon's End and Thunderstone Quest, and also games with tiles like Azul and Kingdomino. Have a listen and share us your thought on our Facebook page Meeple Nation Off Air.

MN 0306 Card Drafting Games

In this episode we discuss the Roll for the Galaxy game, for 2-5 players in 45 minutes or less. Fun for all!

In this episode we discuss the Roll for the Galaxy game, for 2-5 players in 45 minutes or less. Fun for all!

MN 0037 Roll for the Galaxy

Ryan Decaria regales us with a discussion of his adventures in gaming without the other hosts. He discusses Vanuatu and Tinners Trail. Brent talks the GIPF series of abstract games, which leads to a discussion of the misuse of the word Legacy. We update/correct our discussion of Charterstone, a new Legacy game coming from Stonemaier Games. Brent then talks about Pack O Games 2 from Chris Handy at Perplext.

Ryan Decaria regales us with a discussion of his adventures in gaming without the other hosts. He discusses Vanuatu and Tinners Trail. Brent talks the GIPF series of abstract games, which leads to a discussion of the misuse of the word Legacy. We update/correct our discussion of Charterstone, a new Legacy game coming from Stonemaier Games. Brent then talks about Pack O Games 2 from Chris Handy at Perplext.

MN 0164 Cube Pushing, GIPF Legacy? and Pack O Games 2

Christmas shopping got you geared up to buy more board games? We feel the same. We put our stocking caps on and came up with a bunch of awesome suggestions to get the gamer in your life or to gift to a home that could use a little more gaming action.

Christmas shopping got you geared up to buy more board games? We feel the same. We put our stocking caps on and came up with a bunch of awesome suggestions to get the gamer in your life or to gift to a home that could use a little more gaming action.

MN0295 Holiday Gift Guide 2019 

At the request of a listener we play and review Shogun by Dirk Henn. This game is for 3-5 players and will take 2-3 hours to play. It is a game of conflict in order to determine who will gain the title of Shogun.

At the request of a listener we play and review Shogun by Dirk Henn. This game is for 3-5 players and will take 2-3 hours to play. It is a game of conflict in order to determine who will gain the title of Shogun.

MN 0032 Shogun

We often hear people ask what makes a game a game. We've formed our own opinions and parroted others. Well after some reflection, and with excited and odd new games entering the market, we have come to a different conclusion. So what exactly comprises our hobby? Many many different types of games. Listen for more.

We often hear people ask what makes a game a game. We've formed our own opinions and parroted others. Well after some reflection, and with excited and odd new games entering the market, we have come to a different conclusion. So what exactly comprises our hobby? Many many different types of games. Listen for more.

MN 0213 What Is A Hobby Game

We talk about a bunch of cooperative games, not team, or semi-cooperative games. We are only talking fully cooperative games. Marvel Legendary, you don't count. No one winner, secret winner, secret goals, or extra score steps. We discuss Hanabi, Arkham Horror the card game, The Mind, Magic Maze, Mysterium, One key, Just one, and we mention many more.

We talk about a bunch of cooperative games, not team, or semi-cooperative games. We are only talking fully cooperative games. Marvel Legendary, you don't count. No one winner, secret winner, secret goals, or extra score steps. We discuss Hanabi, Arkham Horror the card game, The Mind, Magic Maze, Mysterium, One key, Just one, and we mention many more.

MN0296 Fully Cooperative Games

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