Board game overload is real! With 6,000+ new #boardgame releases, are we drowning in TOP games or just Mountains of mediocre cardboard gluttony? Join the team as we discuss the state of the board game industry in 2026 and try to figure (with a few facts along the way) if board game designs are getting worse or better.Is the Golden Age of board games officially over? In Episode 226 of the Meeple Minded Podcast, we dive into the "Post-Golden Age Crisis." We compare the legendary releases of 2017 to the current era of 2025/2026. We're breaking down the data: Why are we seeing record-breaking releases but a record-low percentage of truly "great" games?From crowdfunding fatigue to the rise of aesthetic-first gaming, we’re asking the tough questions about your Kallax shelf life and the future of the hobby.⏰ CHAPTERS0:00 INTRO01:49 Topical Set Up03:05 Board Game Overload45:29 what we have been playing56:22 Outro58:03 Outtakes