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April 16, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Episode 574: Games that use movement points</p> <p dir="ltr">Episode release date is April 2, 2025</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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.<br /> <br /> For example, players are given a specific number of "points" that can be spent to move game pieces. Different spaces or terrains on the game board may cost varying amounts of movement points to enter. Players may receive a set number of movement points each turn that can be spread across multiple pieces. Those points could fluctuate depending on card draws or dice rolls.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sometimes movement points can be part of a larger pool of actions, and movement can be part of or one of those actions.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In short, movement points provide a structured way to manage in game movement while adding a tactical element to gameplay.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">So let’s make it a point to move to the game table and discuss some games.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sponsorship</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.gametoppersllc.com/">Game Toppers </a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://saltcon.com/">SaltCON</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/">Web Page</a></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/podcast">Links to Episodes</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/podcast-1">SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/hosts">Bios</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Email us at <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Meeple_Nation">Patreon</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/meeplenation">@meeplenation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Facebook <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/meeplenation">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Facebook Group <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/MeepleNationOffAir">Meeple Nation Off Air</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">X <a href= "https://x.com/meeplenation">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Discord <a href= "https://discord.gg/wszRyZ3Z">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> </li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Meeple Nation Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nathan</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Volunteer Group</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="3"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7">Flip 7</a></p> </li> </ul> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Douglas</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/191051/outlive">Outlive</a></p> </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Andy</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164928/orleans">Orléans</a></p> </li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Games that use movement points</p> <p dir="ltr">Nathan</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10630/memoir-44">Memoir ‘44</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure"> Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276025/maracaibo">Maracaibo</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155624/specter-ops">Specter Ops</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/309430/tiny-epic-pirates">Tiny Epic Pirates</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339906/the-hunger">The Hunger</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195421/near-and-far">Near and Far</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341048/free-ride">Free Ride</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220341/secrets-of-the-lost-station"> Secrets of the Lost Station</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347302/glory-islands">Glory Island</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia">Concordia</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256916/concordia-venus">Concordia Venus</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Andy</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/104162/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition"> Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure"> Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276025/maracaibo">Maracaibo</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195421/near-and-far">Near and Far</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355326/heroes-of-might-and-magic-iii-the-board-game"> Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Board Game</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/119788/hyperborea">Hyperborea</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/22038/warrior-knights">Warrior Night</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/168/empire-builder">Empire Builder</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344925/bardwood-grove">Bardwood Grove</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7240/vanished-planet">Vanishing Planet</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/309430/tiny-epic-pirates">Tiny Epic Pirates</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Douglas</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe">Scythe</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/115746/war-of-the-ring-second-edition"> War of the Ring: Second Edition</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10630/memoir-44">Memoir ‘44</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure"> Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317457/dinosaur-world">Dinosaur World</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/357220/euthia-torment-of-resurrection-fierce-powers-crawl"> Euthia: Torment of Resurrection - Fierce Powers / Crawling Shadows</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/323056/endless-winter-rivers-and-rafts"> Endless Winter: River & Rafts </a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Telanislyon</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Carnegie has some interesting management choices in activating departments to move workers around for various economic functions.</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Carnegie is definitely a good game, I think it's tough to outcompete some of the newer ones though. It was a popular blip for a sec, then kinda floated down to the lower mid of bgg pack. It's still a good game, solid 7.</p> </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Maracaibo would also have a choice of action to move your ship a certain distance also for triggering spaces. Not sure if that's totally true movement points, but fairly close</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The only other ones I can even think of would be troop movement for war games, like War of the Ring/for Arrakis or Axis & Allies.</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">War of the Ring is awesome! Great 2p strategy game.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">War for Arrakis, same designer, basically the truncated version of War of the Ring in Dune!</p> </li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Top games that use movement points</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/169786/scythe">Scythe</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121921/robinson-crusoe-adventures-on-the-cursed-island"> Robinson Crusoe: Adventures of the Cursed Island</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/115746/war-of-the-ring-second-edition"> War of the Ring: Second Edition</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/104162/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition"> Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233078/twilight-imperium-fourth-edition"> Twilight Imperium</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia">Concordia</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10630/memoir-44">Memoir ‘44</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-a-deck-building-adventure"> Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184267/on-mars">On Mars</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/276025/maracaibo">Maracaibo</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/21050/combat-commander-europe"> Combat Commander: Europe</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/243/advanced-squad-leader">Advanced Squad Leader</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84419/space-empires-4x">Space Empires 4X</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17392/here-i-stand">Here I stand</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322708/descent-legends-of-the-dark"> Descent: Legends in the Dark</a></p> </li> 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"https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/226320/my-little-scythe">My Little Scythe</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/119788/hyperborea">Hyperborea</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256916/concordia-venus">Concordia Venus</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1608/ambush">Ambush</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317457/dinosaur-world">Dinosaur World</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155624/specter-ops">Specter Ops</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/38996/washingtons-war">Washington’s War</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230/merchant-of-venus">Merchant of Venus</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/348450/lacrimosa">Lacrimosa</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1035/squad-leader">Squad Leader</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/212445/blood-bowl-2016-edition"> Blood Bowl</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283863/the-magnificent">The Magnificent</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339906/the-hunger">The Hunger</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1540/battletech">BattleTech</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362986/tribes-of-the-wind">Tribes of the Wind</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/309430/tiny-epic-pirates">Tiny Epic Pirates</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371947/3-ring-circus">3 Ring Circus</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>
April 9, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Episode 573: Games with Multi-Use cards we don’t own- Show Notes </p> <p dir="ltr">Episode release date is April 2, 2025</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">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. <br /> <br /> Come join us at the game table as we discover games with multi-use cards that we do not own.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sponsorship</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.gametoppersllc.com/">Game Toppers </a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://saltcon.com/">SaltCON</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/">Web Page</a></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/podcast">Links to Episodes</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/podcast-1">SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/hosts">Bios</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Email us at <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Meeple_Nation">Patreon</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/meeplenation">@meeplenation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Facebook <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/meeplenation">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Facebook Group <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/MeepleNationOffAir">Meeple Nation Off Air</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">X <a href= "https://x.com/meeplenation">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Discord <a href= "https://discord.gg/wszRyZ3Z">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty)</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nathan</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356080/the-elder-scrolls-betrayal-of-the-second-era"> The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era</a></p> </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Douglas</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287954/azul-summer-pavilionhttps://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287954/azul-summer-pavilion"> Azul: Summer Pavilion</a></p> </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Andy</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/242705/aeon-trespass-odyssey">Aeon Trespass: Odyssey</a></p> </li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Cory</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I would say that my favorite multi-use card game is the old Decipher Star Wars CCG. How your deck of cards was used as resources and life was a mechanic I really liked. I wish there were other games that used a similar mechanic. Too bad this game is long and gone.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Telanislyon</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Blast from the past! Good game. I actually heard they were still running tournaments for this game. I also think the entire set is available for print online somewhere for free.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I haven't played <a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369646/disney-lorcana">Disney Lorcana</a>, but I thought the layout looked very similar to SWCCG.</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Sopdebop</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">On the subject of multi use cards, I’d like to nominate SETI. Cards have 4 definite uses and can also be exchanged for other resources (free action, scan, tuck and card effect). I think that’s impressive. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">I also really like the cards in windmill valley. The assistant cards can be used for ongoing game bonus OR end game bonus. There is always one initial assistant left over which doubles as the queen’s contract on the reverse too, which is neat imo.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Castle Combo Clarification</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cory pointed out something I had missed when I taught Castle Combo.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">You can spend a key to wipe the current row of cards.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> <br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Top Multi-Use Card Games</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/316554/dune-imperium">Dune: Imperium</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397598/dune-imperium-uprising"> Dune: Imperium - Uprising</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161533/lisboa">Lisboa</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/140620/lewis-and-clark-the-expedition"> Lewis & Clark: The Expedition</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146886/la-granja">La Granja</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/154203/imperial-settlers">Imperial Settlers</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385610/kutna-hora-the-city-of-silver"> Kunta Hora: The City of Silver</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285265/rune-stones">Rune Stones</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/192457/cry-havoc">Cry Havoc</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8217/san-juan">San Juan</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/166669/san-juan-second-edition"> San Juan (Second Edition)</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216600/fantastic-factories">Fantastic Factories</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318084/furnace">Furnace</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/348450/lacrimosa">Lacrimosa</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/162082/deus">Deus</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>
April 2, 2025
<p dir="ltr">Episode 572: Part two? or something like that.</p> <p dir="ltr">Episode release date is April 2, 2025</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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.<br /> <br /> Come join us at the game table as we decide together what we are going to talk about today.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/">Web Page</a></p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/podcast">Links to Episodes</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/podcast-1">SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.meeplenation.com/hosts">Bios</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Email us at <a href= "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Meeple_Nation">Patreon</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/meeplenation">@meeplenation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Facebook <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/meeplenation">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Facebook Group <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/MeepleNationOffAir">Meeple Nation Off Air</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">X <a href= "https://x.com/meeplenation">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Discord <a href= "https://discord.gg/wszRyZ3Z">Meeple Nation</a></p> </li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Meeple Nation Media Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Movies, TV, Books, Work or Other Hobbies</p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Nathan</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Video Setup (Meeple Nation Patrons Thank You!)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Daredevil (Disney+)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Umbrella Academy (Netflix)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The “Bobiverse” series by Dennis E. Taylor (We Are Bob)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Jumanji </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Atomic Habits by James Clear</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Before Happiness by Shawn Achor</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work by John Gottman</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Big Bang Theory</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (Big Bang Theory Spinoff Show)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Neverwinter Nights</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Gaming Goals</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358661/andromedas-edge">Andromeda’s Edge</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs">Arcs</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ti<a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west">cket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West </a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415181/flash-point-legacy-of-flame"> Flash Point: Legacy of Flame</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434353/gi-joe-operation-cobra"> G.I. 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