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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:

• Our Gaming Highlights:

  • Nathan:
    • Twilight Inscription
      • Flip 7
      • Hadrian’s Wall
  • Douglas:
    • Arkham Horror
  • Dave:
    • Dominion

• Hot New Releases:

  • Marvel Champions: Silk Hero Pack
  • Marvel Champions: Black Panther Hero Pack (Suri)
  • Cyclades: Legendary Edition
  • Parks Second Edition
  • Knitting Circle
  • Zombicide 2nd Ed: PariZ
  • Marvel Zombies
  • Marvel Zombies: X-Men Resistance
  • Santorini: Pantheon Edition
  • Toy Battle
  • Tiny Turbo Cars
  • Dragon Eclipse
  • Pokemon
  • Critter Kitchen
  • Emerald Skull

• Exciting Announcements:

  • Battle for Hoth (Command and Colors)
  • Risk GI Joe: Special Missions
    • Risk Legacy
  • 7 Wonders Dice
    • Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth
    • 7 Wonders Architects
  • Slam Throne
    • Pogs
  • Sea Salt & Paper: Extra Pepper
  • Lorcana: Reign of Jafar
  • Grand Central Skyport
    • Skyrise
    • Cloud City
  • The Anarchy
    • Hadrian’s Wall Dry Erase Board
  • SETI: Space Agencies
  • Mystery of the Abbey
  • In the Footsteps of Darwin: Correspondence
  • 7 Empires

• Crowdfunding Spotlight:

  • Kickstarter: Flamecraft Duels
  • Gamefound: Aeon’s End: Beyond the Breach

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!

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