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MN 620 September 2026 Turn One02 Sep 202600:59:09

Episode 620: September 2026 Turn One

Episode release date is September 2, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar




MN 619 August 2026 Turn Two19 Aug 202601:09:50

Episode 619: August 2026 Turn Two

Episode release date is August 19, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

 Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 618 August 2026 Turn One05 Aug 202601:18:01

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 618: August 2026 Turn One

Episode release date is August 5, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 617 July 2026 Bonus Round29 Jul 202601:27:22

Episode 617: July 2026 Bonus Round 

Episode release date is July 29, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

MN 616 July 2026 Turn Two15 Jul 202601:12:30

Episode 616: July 2026 Turn Two

Episode release date is July 15, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

MN 615 July 2026 Turn One01 Jul 202601:16:35

Episode 615: July 2026 Turn One

Episode release date is July 1, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

 

MN 614 June 2026 Turn Two17 Jun 202601:06:42

Episode 614: June 2026 Turn Two

Episode release date is June 17, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

MN 613 June Turn One03 Jun 202601:06:36

Episode 613: June 2026 Turn one

Episode release date is June 3, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 612 May 2026 Turn Two20 May 202601:06:11

Episode 612: May 2026 Turn Two

Episode release date is May 20, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 611 May 2026 Turn One06 May 202601:00:05

Episode 611: May 2026 Turn One

 

Episode release date is May 6, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

MN 610 April 2026 Bonus Round (FIXED)30 Apr 202601:03:46
MN 610 April 2026 Bonus Round29 Apr 202601:03:46

MN 610 April 2026 Bonus Round (Fixed)

MN 609 April 2026 Turn Two15 Apr 202600:59:31

Episode 609: April 2026 Turn Two

 

Episode release date is April 15, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast


If you like Okay Podcasts.. Welcome home..

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Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 608 April 2026 Turn One01 Apr 202600:58:40

Episode 608: April 2026 Turn One

Episode release date is April 1, 2026

 

MN 607 March 2026 Turn Two SaltCON18 Mar 202601:08:18

Episode 607: March 2026 Turn Two

 

Episode release date is March 18, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

MN 606 March 2026 Turn One04 Mar 202600:57:53

Episode 606: March 2026 Turn One

 

Episode release date is March 4, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 605 February 2026 Turn Two24 Feb 202601:04:47

Episode 605: February 2026 Turn Two 

 

A Little Lost and a Little Late. I had some technical issues but we still made it.

 

Episode release date is February 18, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

MN 604 February 2026 Turn One04 Feb 202601:04:32

Episode 604 February 2026 Turn One

 

Episode release date is February 4, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

MN 603 January 2026: Turn Two21 Jan 202601:05:02

Episode 603: January 2026 Turn Two

 

Episode release date is January 28, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

MXC Most Extreme Elimination Challenge

 

Wheel of Fish from UHF

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Email from Professor Dax

Josh 4138 games in 2025
Al Stewart 896
Seth 128

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 602 January Turn One07 Jan 202601:05:58

Episode 602: January 2026 Turn One

 

Episode release date is January 7, 2026

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

MN 601 December 2025 Bonus Round31 Dec 202501:08:05

Episode 601: December 2025 Bonus Round

 

Episode release date is December 31, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) 2025 Edition!

MN 600 December Turn Two17 Dec 202501:04:02

Episode 600: December 2025 Turn Two

 

Episode release date is December 17, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

 

New Game Radar

MN 599 December 2025 Turn One03 Dec 202501:16:17

Episode 599: December 2025 Turn One

 

Episode release date is December 3, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 598 November Turn Two19 Nov 202500:59:28

Meeple Nation Podcast Episode 598: November 2025 Turn Two

 

Episode release date is November 19, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar






MN 597 November 2025 Turn one05 Nov 202501:01:18

Episode 597: November 2025 Turn One

Episode release date is November 5, 2025

 Show Notes

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar





MN 596 October Bonus Round (Gift Guide)29 Oct 202501:01:51

Episode 596: October 2025 Bonus Round (Gift Guide)

 

Episode release date is October 29, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

Gift Ideas for the Gamers in your World

Nathan

Doug

Andy

Amberlee

 

MN 595 October 2025 Turn Two15 Oct 202501:03:32

Episode 595: October 2025 Turn Two

 

Episode release date is October 15, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN 594 October Turn One01 Oct 202501:05:32

Episode 594: October 2025 Turn One

Episode release date is October 1, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

Episode 593: September 2025 Turn Two17 Sep 202501:07:24

Episode 593: September 2025 Turn Two

Episode release date is September 17, 2025

Show Notes

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

Nathan

Doug

 

MN 592 September 2025 Turn One03 Sep 202500:56:23

Episode 592: September 2025 Turn One

Episode release date is September 03, 2025

 

Show Notes

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

 

Sponsorship

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

New Game Radar

 

MN Podcast 591 August 2025 Turn Two20 Aug 202501:04:09

Episode 591: August 2025 Turn Two

Episode release date is August 20, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

This week we kick off our new format.

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

 

Sponsorship

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

 

New Game Radar

 

MN 590 August 2025 News13 Aug 202501:05:37

Episode 590: Meeple Nation August 2025 News 

 

Show Notes 

 

Episode release date is August 13, 2025

 

It is time again for our news episode. We will be talking about some gaming highlights, new games, new game announcements, and we may even manage to get to some crowdfunding games too. 

Come join us at the game table.

 

Sponsorship

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Okayest Podcast.

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights

  • Andy

    • Kids

  • Nathan

    • Life Update

  • Douglas

    • Hawaii

 

This episode as with all of our news episodes is broken into three sections. New Game releases: games that can now be found in the wild, new game acquisitions, and games we are eager to try. Game announcements: This is a list of games that are fulfilling maybe and have not yet reached the store shelves, unless it is a CMON game then it is on the game shelf and backers are waiting disgruntled. New game announcements also include games that are in late production and will be released at a future time. Crowdfunding is games that have piqued our interest and maybe have even been backed by us. So with that, let's turn to the table and see what games we are talking about today.





MN 589 Player Elimination Games30 Jul 202500:56:45

Episode 589: Player Elimination Games

Episode release date is July 30, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

This week we are discussing Player Elimination Games. This is not a mechanic we all love, but we have a surprising amount of player elimination games.

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The Player Elimination mechanic is one where one or more players are removed from the game before it officially ends. This can happen with two players or 16. When a player is eliminated, they typically can no longer take actions, score points, or influence the outcome, and must simply observe the rest of the game unfold.

This mechanic can create tension and urgency, as players try to avoid being eliminated and race to stay in the game. However, it can also lead to long periods of downtime for eliminated players. So lets turn to the game table and see who gets eliminated.

 

Player Elimination Games

MN 588 Pick Up and Delivery Games We Missed23 Jul 202500:53:02

Episode 588: Pick-up and Delivery Games

Episode release date is July 23, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

This week we complete our discussion of Pick up and Delivery games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss.

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

 

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Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

 

Top Pickup and Delivery Games on BGG

 

 

 

MN 587 Our Top Five Pickup and Delivery Games16 Jul 202501:10:21
MN 586 Pickup and Delivery Games09 Jul 202500:42:12

Episode 586: Pickup and Delivery Games

Episode release date is July 9, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

This week we kick off our discussion of pickup and deliver games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss.

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Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

  • Nathan

Sequoia

  • Sequoia is a quick, light dice-rolling and area majority game where players compete to grow the tallest trees in 11 different "forests."

  • Objective: Have the tallest tree (most tree tokens) in as many forests as possible to score victory points.

  • Over 10 turns, all players simultaneously roll five dice. They then secretly form two pairs from four of those dice (leaving one die unused). The sum of each pair determines which "forest" (numbered 2-12) they can place a tree token in.

  • Strategy: You have to decide whether to focus on a few forests to dominate them, or spread your efforts to secure second-place consolation prizes.

  • After 10 turns, the player with the most trees in a forest gets the first-place points, and the second-place player gets a smaller consolation prize. Ties are resolved with special tie-breaker rounds.

  • Quick and Portable: Sequoia is known for its fast gameplay (around 10-15 minutes) and small box size, making it easy to bring to game nights.

Switchback

  • Switchback is a quick and engaging tile-laying board game where players are trying to create the longest continuous paths of numbers (representing hiking trails up a mountain).

  • Score the most points by having your "hikers" on tiles that form continuous numerical sequences of four or more tiles.

  • Players take turns placing a tile from their hand onto the board. After placing a tile, they either place one of their hikers on that tile, or "buddy up" two of their hikers for a future double move.

  • You'll constantly be making choices like:

    • Where to place your tile to extend your own paths or block opponents.

    • When to place a hiker versus buddying them up for a better placement later.

    • Whether to join an opponent's path to share points or create your own.

  • At the end of the game (when all tiles are placed), only hikers on paths of four or more consecutive numbers score points.

  • Simple rules but tough decisions, all with a quick playtime (10-20 minutes).

 

 

This week we are kicking off our discussion of pickup and delivery games. The "Pick-up and Delivery" (P&D) mechanic in board games is a core gameplay loop where players acquire specific items or units from one location on the game board and then transport them to another designated location to complete an objective or earn points. It's a fundamental concept that simulates logistics, trade, and transportation challenges within a game's theme.

Here's a breakdown of its characteristics and how it's used:

Core Characteristics of Pick-up and Delivery:

  1. Goods/Passengers/Resources: There's always something to be picked up.

  2. Pick-up Locations (Sources): Designated spots on the board where the goods originate. These can be:

    • Fixed locations: Factories, farms, cities, ports.

    • Player-controlled locations: A player's own production buildings.

    • Dynamically generated: Cards drawn that specify a pick-up point.

  3. Delivery Locations (Destinations): Designated spots where the goods need to be dropped off. 

  4. Movement/Transportation: Players use their game pieces (vehicles, ships, trains, pawns representing workers) to move from the pick-up location to the delivery location. This often involves:

    • Movement costs: Spending actions, money, or specific movement points.

    • Route planning: Deciding the most efficient or strategic path.

    • Obstacles/Competition: Other players, terrain, or events that impede movement or make certain routes less desirable.

  5. Capacity Limits: Players usually have a limited capacity for how many items they can carry at once, forcing strategic decisions about what to pick up and when.

  6. Reward/Completion: Successfully delivering an item typically grants:

    • Victory points: The most common form of reward.

    • Money or resources: To fund further actions.

    • Unlocking new abilities: Access to new routes or upgrades.

    • Advancing on a track: Progressing towards an endgame condition.

The P&D mechanic is incredibly versatile and appears in many genres:

  1. Logistics and Trade Games:

    • Theme: Often about managing a transportation network or economy.

  2. Economic Games:

    • Theme: Focus on resource management, production, and supply chains.

  3. Adventure and Quest Games:

    • Theme: Characters embarking on journeys, completing tasks, or rescuing individuals.

  4. Worker Placement Games (often integrated):

    • Theme: Players assigning workers to perform actions.

Overall, the Pick-up and Delivery mechanic adds a layer of logistical challenge and strategic depth to board games, forcing players to think about movement, resource management, and timing to achieve their objectives.

 

Pickup and Delivery Games

 

MN 585 July 2025 News02 Jul 202500:59:09

Episode 585: Meeple Nation July 2025 News 

 

Show Notes 

 

Episode release date is July 2, 2025

 

It is time again for our news episode. We will be talking about some gaming highlights, new games, new game announcements, and we may even manage to get to some crowdfunding games too. 

Come join us at the game table.

 

Sponsorship

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Okayest Podcast.



Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights

 

This episode as with all of our news episodes is broken into three sections. New Game releases: games that can now be found in the wild, new game acquisitions, and games we are eager to try. Game announcements: This is a list of games that are fulfilling maybe and have not yet reached the store shelves, unless it is a CMON game then it is on the game shelf and backers are waiting disgruntled. New game announcements also include games that are in late production and will be released at a future time. Crowdfunding is games that have piqued our interest and maybe have even been backed by us. So with that, let's turn to the table and see what games we are talking about today.

 

New Game Releases

New Game Announcements

Crowdfunding Games



SaltPod 6 SaltCON Summer Review01 Jul 202500:31:02

SaltPOD 0006, Summer 2025
Release date: June 30, 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 reviewing all the great things that happened at SaltCON Summer which happened June 6th through the 8th at the Davis Conference Center, in Layton City.

The first Summer event is the smallest of the events that happen at the Davis Conference Center, but that does not mean there is a shortage of events and fun to be had. This was still three days that were packed full of RPG events, Board Game events, Social gaming events, and even a tournament or two to be played in. So sit back and let's dig in. We have a lot to talk about.

Vendor Hall
Some very cool stuff for gaming drinks, games, and gaming accessories.

Hot Games:

Play to Win Games 

  • I played a handful of games from this game on the shelves, there were around 30 games that were there to try out and to get a chance to win them. Even if you just wanted to review the rules and enter to win the game that is an option, but this is a great way to try a game and see if you want to have a chance to win them.

  • https://saltcon.com/summer-play-to-win/

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

    • Pathfinder Society: Salt of the Ocean Multi Table Event

      • In the Eye of Abendego, the storm has receded just enough to reveal two particularly interesting new sites: one is a wrecked Pathfinder ship and the other an ancient island associated with prophesiers and demons. With some help from an old pirate friend, the Pathfinders are kitted up in order to investigate these two new occurrences, however it seems like she wasn't the only pirate with her eyes on these strange new prizes. The Society will have to face the dangers of sea and storm as they sail to their goal, hoping to beat their rivals to the hidden secrets!

  • This event was played with multiple tables running simultaneously, at multiple level tiers. The Pathfinder Society came out victorious!

  • D&D Adventurers League: Hold Back the Dead Multi Table Event

  • The Adventurer's League had some close calls, and not everyone made it out alive this time... but the dead have been vanquished. For now. 

  • Hold Back the Dead is a multi-table Dungeons & Dragons adventure where heroes must defend a stronghold under siege by an overwhelming undead force. As the tide of the dead rises, players work together across tables to uncover the source of the invasion and prevent an ancient evil from breaking through. Designed for epic coordination and tense decisions, it blends horror, heroism, and high-stakes combat in a dynamic battlefield setting.

  • Playtests for new RPG systems were available at SaltCON Summer with the highlights being 

    • Untold RPG and 

    • Nephilim the Forsaken, brought in by local game designers. 

  • SaltCON End of Summer will have a stronger focus on prototype RPG systems and welcomes game developers to join the SaltCON GameMasters Guild on Discord or Facebook to learn more about bringing their systems to the convention.

  • Total sessions run: 175

  • Other popular games included Cyberpunk Red, Shadowdark, Call of Cthulhu, Shadowrun, Vampire the Masquerade, The Electric State, BESM, Nimble 2, Dragonbane, DC20, and many more!

Game Swap

Flea Market
Saturday for 2-hours

Tournaments

Events
Broadway Murder Mystery - Groomed for Murder!

    • This was a big hit and will return for End of Summer with rumor of a second game being added. Grilled to Death

  • Nebula: A 4X inspired Big Group Game

  • Tichu around with Danny

    • We had about half of the attendees learning Tichu for the first time, it was really cool to see them pick up strategies after each hand! There were many surprising outcomes, including many successful and unsuccessful Tichu calls, hands that looked certain, than turned upside down, and many laughs. Everyone that I spoke to that was learning for the first time was excited to get the game, and play some more!

  • 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

Meeple Nation 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

      • Tons of RPG events

    • Hot Games

    • No-Ship Math Trade

    • Game swap

      • Open all three days

    • Flea Market

      • Saturday 9-10AM

    • Figure Painting 

      • Saturday 12:30 -3:30PM

    • Vendors

    • Reserved tables

      • Four left

Next Year SaltCON is adding a Sixth Event. One that will have many people very excited. 

SaltCON Cruise August 7-14

Leaving Seattle and cruising up to Alaska and then back to Seattle.

Limited to 100 spots

Gaming Library

Room Block

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 events and great 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 regular 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. 

 

Meeple Nation 584: A Look At Market Games25 Jun 202501:03:50

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.

 

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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

Games we did not discuss

 

MN 583 Top Rated Open Drafting Games18 Jun 202501:02:11

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.

 

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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:

  1. Shared Pool: There's a central display or common area where all the items available for selection are laid out.

  2. Visibility: All players can see all the available options in the pool at all times. This is the defining feature of "open" drafting.

  3. 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).

  4. 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

Games not Mentioned

MN 582 Top Five Open Drafting Games11 Jun 202501:30:13

Episode 582: Our Top-Five Open Drafting Games 

Episode release date is June 11, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

This week we are continuing our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we are hitting on our top-five Open Drafting Games

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

 

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Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

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:

  1. Shared Pool: There's a central display or common area where all the items available for selection are laid out.

  2. Visibility: All players can see all the available options in the pool at all times. This is the defining feature of "open" drafting.

  3. 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).

  4. 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 Five

 

Number Five:

 

Number Four:

 

Number Three:

 

Number Two:

 

Number One:



MN 581 Open Drafting Games04 Jun 202501:10:43

Episode 581: Open Drafting Games 

Episode release date is June 4, 2025

 

Show Notes

 

This week we kick off our discussion of open drafting games. So, we are going to line up a bunch of games and choose some to discuss.

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

 

Sponsorship

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

  • Nathan

    • Doomlings

  • Douglas

  • Andy

  • David

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.

Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics and how it differs from other drafting types:

Key Characteristics of Open Drafting:

  1. Shared Pool: There's a central display or common area where all the items available for selection are laid out.

  2. Visibility: All players can see all the available options in the pool at all times. This is the defining feature of "open" drafting.

  3. 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).

  4. 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.

    • Examples of Closed Drafting: 7 Wonders (the original), Sushi Go!, Blood Rage.

Why Designers Use Open Drafting:

  • Increased Player Interaction: Players are constantly engaged with the overall game state, not just their own limited hand.

  • Tactical Depth: Decisions often involve weighing immediate personal gain against denying opponents.

  • Transparency: All information about available items is public, allowing for more calculated and less luck-driven decisions regarding the draft itself.

  • Emergent Strategy: The way the pool changes based on player choices creates dynamic and evolving strategic opportunities.

 

Open Drafting Games

 

MN 580 May 2025 News Audio28 May 202501:16:26
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:

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:

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform!

SCPC - SaltPOD: SaltCON Summer 2025 preview.28 May 202500:25:50

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:



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

 

Events


64 total board game events

 

Board Game Events

 

Meeple Nation 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. 




MN 579 Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games21 May 202501:04:01

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

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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




Nathan

  •  

Andy

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



MN 578 Network and Route Building Games We Dont Own14 May 202500:40:01

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

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

 

Top network or route building games

MN 577 Our Top Five Network and Route Building Games07 May 202501:10:29

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

 

Sponsorship

 

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

Our top five Network or Route building games.

Douglas

Andy

Nathan

 

MN 576 Network and route building games30 Apr 202500:57:35

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

 

Sponsorship

Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)

Network or Route Building Games

 

Games not Mentioned

Douglas

Andy

Nathan

SCPC 0004: Ways to Buy and Sell Games at SaltCON25 Apr 202500:25:59

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.

MN 575 April 2025 News23 Apr 202501:23:58

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

 

Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Okayest Podcast.



Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights

 

New Game Releases

 

 

New Game Announcements

 

Crowdfunding Games















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