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Just Play With Others: My Essen SPIEL 2026 Experience - Part Two
29 oktober 2026 · 58 min
The second part of JP's Essen adventures continues in Part Two where he gets to the business end and the hot games of SPIEL. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- JP takes us through Friday to Sunday in second and final part of the Essen SPIEL 2026 convention.
- Core overviews on the following games including Kingdom Come Deliverance, Prague Unseen, Timespan, Electrify, Container, Small Batch, Mechs vs Minions & Diablo Unbound.
- A summary of this years Essen SPIEL and how it has been the best one yet for JP.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
N/ACHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:18 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:00:29 - PHASE B: SPIEL 2026 PART ONE
00:00:47 - FRIDAY - DAY 2
00:01:26 - Electrify
00:06:19 - Mindclash Games & Against The Storm
00:08:03 - Prague Unseen
00:11:35 - Meeple University
00:11:57 - Mechs vs Minions
00:15:19 - Cardboard Alchemy Meal
00:16:41 - SATURDAY - DAY 3
00:19:13 - Small Batch
00:22:55 - Ascend the Shinra Tower
00:25:40 - Container
00:29:39 - Timespan
00:36:56 - SUNDAY - DAY 4
00:37:23 - Diablo: Unbound
00:42:34 - Trash Poker
00:44:34 - Kingdom Come Deliverance
00:54:53 - MONDAY - TRAVEL HOME
00:57:14 - PHASE C: END OF PART TWOGet in touch with the show
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Just Play With Others: My Essen SPIEL 2026 Experience - Part One
28 oktober 2026 · 43 min
Sometimes producing content is just too big to fit in one episode, so this time we've got two. JP returns back from Essen SPIEL 2026 ready to share his experience of the convention, the games that where played and much much more. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- JP takes us through Tuesday to Thursday in this first of two parts of the Essen SPIEL 2026 convention.
- Core overviews on the following games including Drillers, Codenames: Critical Role Adventures, Hegemony: Shadows of Authority, Tedoku, PowerPunch and Carpet Racers
- Did JP every get his annual schnitzel?LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
N/ACHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:20 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:02 - PHASE B: SPIEL 2026 PART ONE
00:01:55 - Our Travel Group
00:03:26 - TUESDAY - TRAVEL DAY
00:05:17 - DECKO
00:06:24 - WEDNESDAY - PRESS DAY
00:09:42 - Meeting People
00:15:15 - Drillers
00:21:05 - Codenames: Critical Role Adventures
00:24:55 - THURSDAY - DAY 1
00:27:37 - Hegemony: Shadows of Authority
00:29:52 - Tedoku
00:30:45 - Trigger Warning
00:32:27 - Power Punch!
00:36:47 - Gaming Rules! Meet-Up
00:37:41 - Carpet Racers
00:41:45 - PHASE C: END OF PART ONEGet in touch with the show
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Essen SPIEL 2026 Diaries | VLOG No. 5 (Sun 25th Oct)
26 oktober 2026 · 21 min
The final day of Essen SPIEL has now drawn to a close and today has been a half day of halls, Diablo and finally a first play of Kingdom Come Deliverance. Lees meer
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Essen SPIEL 2026 Diaries | VLOG No. 4 (Sat 24th Oct)
25 oktober 2026 · 15 min
Saturday has been a long day with a late VLOG recorded for you guys, yep I know my duty :-). With a late start to halls and the meet & play event there was still time to bust out a couple of games tonight. Lees meer
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Essen SPIEL 2026 Diaries | VLOG No. 3 (Fri 23rd Oct)
24 oktober 2026 · 12 min
Day 2 of Essen SPIEL wraps up and we're half way through the show. Come and check out the latest vlog to see what JP has been up to today. Lees meer
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Essen SPIEL 2026 Diaries | VLOG No. 2 (Thurs 22nd Oct)
23 oktober 2026 · 13 min
Now the first day of Essen SPIEL 2026 has been completed, so naturally JP want's to chat about the first day exploits. The hauls, the carrying of heavy bags and will that bloody cold ever go away. Lees meer
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Essen SPIEL 2026 Diaries | VLOG No. 1 (Tues 20th Oct / Weds 21st Oct)
22 oktober 2026 · 11 min
JP gets to the mic and recounts the travel day and Day 0 (Press Event) of Essen SPIEL 2026. Lees meer
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E10: Ranking the Lacerda-verse
14 oktober 2026 · 46 min
When you've been playing boardgames for a while you'll inevitably have to answer this question "What's your favourite Lacerda?". So to answer this question JP decides to try and rank the big box Lacerda games on Tiermaker, lets see what ends up where. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In "Centre of the Table" JP jumps on Tiermaker and ranks Lacerda games and highlights why each one is ranked they way it is.
- JP brings a economic gaming vibe in "Just Played" to talk about Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders by Quined Games and Nippon: Zaibatsu by CrowD Games
- In "Just Ask" our listener / viewer ask about dealing with disruption on game nightsLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
N/ACHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:26 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:00:45 - PHASE B: CENTRE OF THE TABLE
00:03:21 - Escape Plan
00:05:41 - CO2 Second Chance
00:06:37 - Inventions: Evolution of Ideas
00:09:08 - The Great Library
00:09:34 - Kanban EV
00:11:38 - Lisboa
00:14:19 - The Resort
00:14:39 - On Mars
00:17:04 - Speakeasy
00:19:28 - Vinhos
00:22:01 - The Weather Machine
00:24:33 - The Gallerist
00:26:37 - PHASE C: JUST PLAYED
00:26:48 - Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders
00:35:57 - Nippon: Zaibatsu
00:41:00 - PHASE D: JUST ASK
00:43:19 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:44:36 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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Just Play With Others: From Renegade to Deckers Duplicity Interview (Feat. Ricky Royal)
7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Did you know that Deckers was once a game called Renegade and originally it was themed around historical Anglo-Saxon times. Well JP gets some time with Richard Wilkins (aka Ricky Royal) to talk about his experience in the hobby, his designs and of course the new Deckers expansion called Deckers: Duplicity being released at Essen SPIEL 2026. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- Learn about Ricky's entry into the board game world and how his early designs with Mentis sparked more and more love for the hobby
- We talk about the importance of solo gaming evoking emotions during play compared to multiplayer games
- Learn about the genesis of Deckers by Deep Print Games when it was known as Renegade all the way up to the new expansion Deckers: Duplicity
- Ricky talks about his current work designing a solo mode for An Infamous Traffic by Wehrlegig GamesLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Box of Delights YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@boxofdelights
Box of Delights Website - https://www.boxofdelights.net/CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:38 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:02:39 - PHASE B: INTRODUCING RICKY
00:02:49 - What have you "Just Played" recently?
00:11:28 - How did Ricky get into the hobby?
00:17:49 - PHASE C: BOX OF DELIGHTS
00:21:00 - Have you always been into games design?
00:24:24 - PHASE D: RENEGADE TO DECKERS
00:35:29 - Evoking emotions through solo gaming
00:41:59 - Crafting the world of Deckers
00:50:30 - PHASE E: DECKERS DUPLICITY
00:58:42 - PHASE F: WHAT'S COMING UP
01:08:27 - Thanking Ricky
01:09:50 - PHASE G: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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EP9: My top 12 picks for Essen SPIEL 2026
30 september 2026 · 46 min
Essen SPIEL 2026 is nearly upon us and JP has pulled together his top 12 picks from the preview list. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- JP talks in the "Centre of the Table" about his 12 preview picks to check out for Essen SPIEL 2026 and why they've made the list which include Courtroom, -60 Below, Timespan, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Carpet Racers, Carl von Linne, Forestry: Growing Further, Hegemony: Shadows of Authority, Drillers, Deckers: Duplicity, Prague Unseen and Chivalry.
- In "Just Ask" we learn what movie posters made the studio wall and what that dangling thing is behind JP
- In "What's Hot, What's Not" JP looks through Cola Wars, Timespan, Hellas, Magical Athlete, Dino BattleLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
N/ACHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:19 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:27 - PHASE B: CENTRE OF THE TABLE
00:04:22 - 12. Courtroom: The Noir Trilogy
00:08:35 - 11. -60 Below
00:10:31 - 10. Timespan
00:13:26 - 9. Carpet Racers
00:17:00 - 8. Forestry: Growing Further
00:20:02 - 7. Chivalry
00:21:03 - 6. Hegemony: Shadows of Authority
00:22:21 - 5. Carl von Linne
00:24:39 - 4. Drillers
00:26:16 - 3. Deckers: Duplicity
00:28:04 - 2. Prague Unseen
00:30:45 - 1. Kingdom Come Deliverance
00:35:35 - PHASE C: JUST ASK
00:38:38 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:42:17 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:44:36 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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EP8: Why asymmetric games hit different
16 september 2026 · 39 min
A listener once asked JP how he felt about asymmetry in board games and it sparked an idea to talk about it, what it means, how he feel about it and would he recommend it for new players. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- We start now with the "Centre of the table" where JP dives into the topic of asymmetry and the variations of it in board games
- JP has got more games to the table in "Just Played" where a classic from 2015 Forbidden Stars finally gets played "For The Emperor" and then we look after a heavy crunchy zoo in Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game
- We now have a dedicated segment for questions called "Just Ask" and todays question talks about running campaign games and my approach for rules clarifications
- "What's Hot, What's Not" returns again this episode so lets see what the latest BGG has to offerLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Forbidden Stars Playthrough on NinjaGeekGames - https://www.youtube.com/live/2z1mcRVmIS4?si=BdiA1j4HWHlQHJARCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:32 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:06 - PHASE B: CENTRE OF THE TABLE
00:01:49 - What does asymmetry mean?
00:05:53 - What are the positives of asymmetry?
00:10:26 - What don't I like about asymmetry?
00:12:53 - PHASE C: JUST PLAYED
00:13:06 - Forbidden Stars
00:20:44 - Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game
00:30:14 - PHASE D: JUST ASK
00:32:23 - PHASE E: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:35:58 - PHASE F: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:37:05 - A thank you to my latest exhibit in my studio
00:37:49 - PHASE G: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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Just Play With Others: EZBoardGames Interview (Feat: Asaf Hirsch)
9 september 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Ever since JP met Asaf at David Turczi's gaming retreat this year, he's made it his mission to get Asaf from EZBoardGames on the channel for a good old chat about board games and content creation. Lees meer
DISCLAIMER: It appears JP didn't sacrifice enough terrible boardgames to the lords of the internet so Asaf's video feed is quite laggy for those watching on video.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Learn about Asaf's love for the 4X genre and his favourite games of all time
- Asaf highlights the importance of Gloomhaven and how it triggered the genesis of his channel EZBoardGames
- We discuss examples of how barriers in games can prevent gamers from accessing the gold in board gaming and how as consumers we strive for better and better experiences.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
EZBoardGames Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ezbgamesCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:35 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:02:55 - PHASE B: INTRODUCING ASAF
00:03:11 - What have you "Just Played" recently
00:05:30 - What are your favourite board games?
00:13:54 - How did Asaf get into the hobby?
00:20:46 - PHASE C: EZBOARDGAMES INTERVIEW
00:25:28 - What was the first video you did where you thought, this is working
00:29:11 - Engagement for small channels is so important
00:32:06 - What's the one thing you want people to know about you?
00:34:46 - What does JP do outside of board games?
00:43:14 - How do you balance honesty & kindness in your views in your videos?
00:49:48 - Examples of hitting barriers in the hobby
00:56:18 - What things have you seen change the most from old to new games that you cover?
01:01:09 - PHASE D: THANKING ASAF
01:03:29 - PHASE E: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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EP7: Top 5 solo card games you need to play
2 september 2026 · 49 min
When you struggle nail down a few peoples calendars to play games it's great to have some cracking solo card games to full back on to keep you gaming. Today JP talks about his top 5 solo card games which are just absolute bangers. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In the "Just Played" segment JP focuses on two games not in his typically his type, first up Rolling Realms Redux by Stonemaier Games which doubles as a great travel roll & write games and Magical Athlete by CMYK Games which takes the worst mechanism in board games "roll & move" and turns it into chaos, all in the best way.
- At the "Centre of the table" JP lists his top 5 solo card games that he keeps returning to again and again
- There is no "What's Hot, What's Not" segment this time but it'll return next episodeLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
N/ACHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:31 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:03:31 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:03:44 - Rolling Realms Redux
00:12:18 - Magical Athlete
00:18:04 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE
00:19:21 - 5. Unstoppable
00:21:31 - 4: Earthborn Rangers
00:28:44 - 3. Baseball Highlights 2045
00:37:11 - 2. Ashes Ascendancy
00:39:47 - 1. Star Trek Captains Chair
00:46:39 - PHASE D: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:47:47 - PHASE E: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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Just Play Reunion: Belonging at the table (Feat. Becky from Whose Turn Is It Anyway?)
26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
It's reunion time again and this time Becky jumps on the show to bring some of that old Whose Turn Is It Anyway magic back again. We talk about belonging at the board game table and put ourselves in the shoes of new gamers again, what are the pitfalls, what are the perils, what gateway games have worked for it. Join us for a chat as it's about to get nostalgic. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- JP introduces Becky for those who don't know her from the Whose Turn podcast days and for those who do we learn what life has been like since Whose Turn ended.
- Let's Talk About Hex briefly returns as Becky talks about summoning puzzly wisps in Wispwood by Czech Games Edition and creating bidding snakes in Nocturne by Flatout Games
- Becky brings a topic close to her heart about feeling like you belong at the table and reminds us what's it's like for new players.
- Becky helps JP answer a listener question from the bankLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
You can still catch the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Podcast show here -https://www.whoseturn.co.uk/CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:22 - PHASE A: INTRODUCING BECKY
00:02:11 - Introducing Becky
00:05:17 - What is Becky's favourite game?
00:06:39 - Life after Whose Turn Podcast
00:10:01 - PHASE B: LET'S TALK ABOUT HEX
00:21:31 - PHASE C: BELONGING AT THE TABLE
00:22:54 - What do you think are the barriers for newcomers to the hobby?
00:27:30 - Have you ever experienced people bounce off the hobby?
00:29:41 - How should we behave when there's a new player at the table?
00:33:51 - The importance of curating games for new players
00:37:57 - What gateway games that have worked for us
00:44:00 - Practicing dealing with conflict
00:45:58 - What games that people recommend but might not be the best for new players?
00:52:48 - PHASE D: LISTENERS QUESTION TIME
00:59:30 - PHASE E: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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EP6: 8 great games I'll never play again
19 augustus 2026 · 50 min
Sometimes great games just don't hit the mark for a variety of reasons and in this episode I pick eight genuinely good games that fall into that category. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In the "Just Played" segment JP travels back to 1760 England and tries to make his factory as efficient and profitable as possible in Arkwright: Anniversary Edition by Capstone Games and then travels to the future Scotland for some Rebirth by Mighty Boards
- At the "Centre of the table" JP lists games which are great, but haven't hit the mark
- JP takes a look at the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" which includes Whisperwood, The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth, Wildscape, Drillers & Hell of a DealLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
N/ACHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:01:07 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:04:52 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:05:03 - Arkwright: Anniversary Edition
00:17:30 - Rebirth
00:23:05 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE
00:24:36 - Ark Nova
00:26:35 - Brass Birmingham
00:27:50 - Spirit Island
00:29:18 - Clank!
00:30:32 - Eclipse: Second Dawn
00:33:10 - Barrage
00:35:20 - Vantage
00:37:21 - Mage Knight
00:40:50 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:46:38 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:48:36 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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Just Play With Others: The Success of Tenby Interview (Cosy Cub Games)
12 augustus 2026 · 48 min
Some games challenge your brain and some warm your heat, every now and then some games manage to do both. We've got Benjie Talbott from Cosy Cub Games to talk about the meteoric rise of Tenby by Mighty Boards Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- Learn about Benjie's early gaming experiences and what he likes to play to unwind
- Benjie provides his experience from taking a game design to have it literally fly off the shelves at the UK Games Expo and other stores.
- You can learn more about the game of Tenby, it's expansion "Community" and what Benjie's favourite modules are to playLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch the episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JtLC8Tetjk
Cosy Cub Games Website - https://www.cosycubgames.com/CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:20 - PHASE A: INTRODUCING BENJIE TALBOTT
00:01:10 - What was the last game Benjie has Just Played?
00:03:02 - What are Benjie's favourite games?
00:06:36 - How did you into the hobby?
00:10:04 - PHASE B: COSY CUB GAMES & TENBY
00:13:05 - The meteoric success of Tenby
00:18:37 - What is Tenby?
00:23:24 - How does the Community Expansion work?
00:25:55 - Why is Tenby a special place for Benjie?
00:27:30 - An aside on Heartbeat the TV Show...yep really
00:29:22 - What's the one mechanism in Tenby that defines the game for you?
00:34:43 - Listener Question - What is your dream bling to have in your game?
00:37:06 - Listener Question - What is Bejies favourite modules to play with in Tenby?
00:38:56 - PHASE C: WHAT'S NEXT FOR COSY CUB GAMES?
00:44:29 - What are you looking forward to?
00:46:33 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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EP5: Board games that feel like a Black Mirror episode
5 augustus 2026 · 51 min
What if your favourite game is actually playing you? In a homage to the fantastic TV series Black Mirror JP takes a look at board games that could well feature as an episode in that series. Expect dark, expect adult themes and lets lean into the dystopia. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In the "Just Played" segment JP talks about his recent experience with Politik by Black Yeti Games after releasing a Just Play-Through recently on the channel. Also he loads up, joins a team and takes down other legends in Apex Legends: The Board Game by Glass Cannon Unplugged
- At the "Centre of the table" JP lists games which lean into that Black Mirror vibe. When researching for this episode there's actually quite a lot more games, what do you think should be included?
- JP takes a look at the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" which includes Schadenfreude, Duel of Meloch, Chilvary, Rolling Deep, ContainerLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1I1R5NYSq_kCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:19 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:05:28 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:05:56 - Politik
00:17:04 - Apex Legends: The Board Game
00:25:06 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE - Boardgames that belong in a Black Mirror episode
00:27:14 - This War Is Mine
00:29:00 - Kingdom Death Monster
00:31:15 - Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr
00:33:11 - Frostpunk: The Board Game
00:36:19 - New Angeles
00:38:08 - Cerebria: The Inside World
00:39:20 - Nyctophobia
00:40:30 - Deckers
00:41:41 - Nemesis
00:43:18 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:48:28 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:49:30 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
Support the show
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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcast
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustPlayPod
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justplaypod
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Just Play Reunion: Beale Street Board Games (Feat: Rob from Whose Turn Is It Anyway?)
29 juli 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
It's time for something a little different. JP is away on a work trip to Memphis in the US and joined by Rob formally from the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Podcast, so naturally it felt like a little reunion. We've brought the mics and thought we share a little of our gaming experiences whilst we visited the "Home of the Blues". Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- JP introduces Rob for those who don't know him from the Whose Turn podcast days and for those that do will learn what life has been like since Whose Turn was sunsetted.
- We bring back "Let's Talk About Hex" for Rob to update us on what he has been playing including getting 20 Strong by Chip Theory Games, time travelling in Warp's Edge by Renegade Studios and trying to wake some Sleeping Gods by Red Raven Games
- We try and bring some of those Memphis Blues to the episode by sharing our gaming experiences and what games we've played across the work trip including hands on the latest Kickstarter Echobound Adventures by Open Owl Studios and Tempest WorkshopLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
You can still catch the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Podcast show here - www.whoseturn.co.ukCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:23 - PHASE A: INTRODUCING ROB
00:01:21 - Introducing Rob
00:04:06 - Life after Whose Turn Podcast
00:07:40 - PHASE B: LET'S TALK ABOUT HEX
00:09:17 - Sleeping Gods
00:12:19 - 20 Strong
00:14:24 - Warp's Edge
00:17:21 - PHASE C: BEALE STREET BOARD GAMES
00:21:43 - Kelp: Shark vs Octopus
00:30:26 - Sagrada
00:32:28 - Flamecraft Duals
00:37:31 - Echobound Adventures
00:50:21 - Cosmic Encounter Duel
00:55:24 - Baseball Highlights 2045
01:02:46 - PHASE D: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
Support the show
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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcast
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EP4: Just Play...but not like that
22 juli 2026 · 53 min
Let's face it, we love this hobby it provides so many great things, the social interaction, the fun at the table, we wouldn't change it for the world. However, there are some things about the hobby which make us question our life choices...buckle up we're about to dive into a few of them. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In the "Just Played" segment JP has now had a full game of Terraria by Paper Fort Games and discusses the fun in getting lost in a 2D sandbox world, and trying to score big in Jackpot: Set The Reel by Dranda Games
- At the "Centre of the table" JP talks about what gets on his nerves within the hobby. Are these just specific to JP or is he on his own? What are some of your pet peeves?
- We take a look at the the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" including Altera, Harmonies Expansions, Container and Concordia: Special EditionLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h0CVOGDZEY
Watch JP play Terraria on Gaming Rules!
Part One - https://www.youtube.com/live/cxhDqZh-QFg?si=-7KCXKyN8eBBSo_H
Part Two - https://www.youtube.com/live/y7lx7D4mCxw?si=duLMZLiGK5HsKu0OCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:38 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:03:16 - Question from our listeners
00:05:31 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:05:51 - Terraria
00:20:04 - Jackpot: Set The Reel
00:25:35 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE
00:26:56 - Where the hell are you?
00:28:51 - Erm sorry I can't make it now...WHAT!!!!
00:30:53 - Would you kindly stop bending my frickin cards!!!
00:32:03 - Right guys...I need to go
00:33:03 - In your face...have some of that
00:34:35 - Well there's no point carrying on now
00:36:40 - Excuse me...what did you say?
00:37:27 - Whose Turn Is It?
00:38:46 - Oh it's my turn...whoops you didn't want to keep this game did you?
00:41:04 - Erm no thanks, i'll stick to my old favourites
00:41:57 - Where does this go?
00:42:55 - Board game phone zombies
00:44:07 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
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Just Play With Others: Snowdonia Grand Tour Interview (Naylor Games)
15 juli 2026 · 53 min
There's something magical about railways, the routes, the stories and the people that built them. Snowdonia Grand Tour from Naylor Games captures all of that and then dares to go bigger. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- We meet Jaya Baldwin from Naylor Games and learn about what his favourite games are and what he's been playing lately.
- You can learn more about Snowdonia Special Edition and the new Snowdonia Grand Tour with 12 additional scenarios / game boards
- We discuss why Snowdonia is a classic and how it has endured over time and also dive into some of the scenarios that can be found in Grand Tour.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/E-YnGADRGtE
Snowdonia Grand Tour Late Pledge -https://gamefound.com/en/projects/naylorgames/snowdonia-grand-tour
Gaming Rules Snowdonia Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/live/o7ekpuOcqR8?si=QISwSHYOta2X9tiUCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:21 - PHASE A: INTRODUCING JAYA BALDWIN
00:02:28 - What was the last game Jaya has Just Played?
00:06:38 - What is Jaya's favourite game?
00:12:04 - Where did Jaya's design journey start?
00:17:03 - PHASE B: SNOWDONIA & SNOWDONIA GRAND TOUR
00:22:02 - Why did you make the decision to have a different board for each scenarios
00:26:20 - The experience in opening the box
00:28:01 - How has Tony Boydell been involved in this version?
00:31:08 - Why do you think Snowdonia has endured as a modern classic?
00:39:41 - How difficult was it to do a murder mystery scenario into the system?
00:44:19 - What is Jaya's favourite scenario?
00:47:36 - How can you get a copy of Snowdonia Special Edition or Grand Tour?
00:49:15 - PHASE C: WHAT'S NEXT FOR NAYLOR GAMES?
00:51:53 - PHASE D: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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EP3: From Punch to Play
8 juli 2026 · 43 min
We've all been there right, the game has been ordered, we're all excited and we start punching it all out on the table. At some point this all needs organising and we're going to have to teach this game to real people who are now relying on you for a good evening of entertainment. In this episode JP talks about his approach from acquisition to post game analysis. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In the "Just Played" segment JP gets his cardbox box and becomes Solid Snake in the board game adaptation of Metal Gear Solid by CMON Games and becomes Paul Atreides in Dune: War for Arrakis in the epic 1v1 or 2v2 battle.
- At the "Centre of the table" JP talks about his process on preparing for game nights which starts when the game arrives at the front door (providing it's not his wife's Amazon delivery instead)
- We take a look at the the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" including Wonderous Creatures, Medico, Concordia, World Order & ExcaliburLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QEXCabAKtQCHAPTERS
00:00:23 - PHASE 1: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:00 - What is your latest stance on campaign style games?
00:03:21 - PHASE 2: JUST PLAYED
00:03:36 - Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game
00:13:08 - Dune: War for Arrakis
00:19:29 - PHASE 3: CENTRE OF THE TABLE - From punch to play
00:33:30 - PHASE 4: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:38:30 - PHASE 5: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:41:03 - PHASE 6: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
Support the show
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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcast
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustPlayPod
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justplaypod
Discord - Join us on DiscordINTRO / OUTRO CREDITS
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Just Play With Others: Echobound Adventures Interview (Tempest Workshop & Open Owl Studios)
1 juli 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
Imagine a world where every decision sends a ripple, a literal echo that shapes the world... that's Echobound Adventures. In this episode Chris & Isaias from Tempest Workshop pull back the curtain on their latest game being published by Open Owl Studios. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- Learn about Chris & Isaias' favourite games and what they been playing recently
- Understand more about the rich world of Echobound Adventures which aims to shake up the exploration / adventuring genre in board games
- Meet the four Stewards in the game and how they develop, support each other and grow through your experience
- A game with persistence and open decisions, your experience will vastly differ to others.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoNymPMnMQY
Echobound Adventure Crowdfunding Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openowlstudios/echobound-adventures
Tempest Workshop Website - https://www.tempestworkshop.com/
Open Owl Studios Website - https://openowlstudios.com/CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:24 - PHASE A: INTRODUCING CHRIS & ISAIAS
00:01:48 - What was the last game Chris & Isaias has Just Played?
00:05:08 - What are Chris & Isaias's favourite games?
00:13:27 - PHASE B: ECHOBOUND ADVENTURES
00:16:07 - Where did the origins of Echobound Adventures come from?
00:22:23 - What is the core gameplay loop?
00:31:36 - The variety & persistence in the gameplay
00:38:39 - Introducing the Stewards
00:42:03 - Creating builds for the Stewards
00:48:15 - What was one of the hardest mechanisms to get right in the game?
00:58:35 - What are the design team excited to learn about the game?
01:03:10 - Thanking Chris & Isaias
01:04:02 - PHASE C: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcast
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justplaypod
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Just a Quick Play: Politik & the "Road to 500"
24 juni 2026 · 4 min
This week we don't have an audio episode for you although JP talks for 3 minutes to update on two key things: Lees meer
JUST A QUICK PLAY
Politik Playthrough - On YouTube right now you can watch a 2-player game of Politik by Black Yeti Games which is coming out on Gamefound on the 30th June right here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OudozpVBLbw
Politik Campaign Page - You can find the Gamefound campaign page right here - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/black-yeti-games/politik
Road to 500 Subs - JP gives a little update on the podcast and channel and highlights his next goal to try and hit 500 subscribers on YouTube after recently hitting 2K followers on Instagram.
JP will be back next week with more episodes, starting with an interview for an intriguing game involving, exploration, persistence and a rogue-like element all thrown in. Sounds intriguing? it should do so tune in next week.
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - INTRO
00:00:11 - PHASE A: JUST A QUICK PLAY - POLITIK PLAYTHROUGH
00:01:16 - Just Play Podcast Update & Road to 500 Subs
00:03:06 - PHASE B: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
Support the show
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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcast
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustPlayPod
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justplaypod
Discord - Join us on DiscordINTRO / OUTRO CREDITS
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EP2: Please don't touch the mechanisms
17 juni 2026 · 43 min
Welcome the Board Game Mechanism Museum, you've got your ticket, come on in and take a look around as I talk about my favourite mechanisms that I particularly enjoy in gaming. Just remember though to not touch the exhibits. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In our "Just Played" segment JP tried to become Unstoppable, a card crafting game by Renegade Studios and tries a different take on the 4x genre in March of the Ants by Weird City Games
- At the "Centre of the table" JP talks about some of his favourite mechanisms from board games which are so good they ought to be in a museum
- We take a look at the the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" including Terraria: The Board Game, LOTR Fate of the Fellowship, Lands of Evershade, Rolling Deep and Feya's SwampLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/kyfBA9vXjC8CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:24 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:49 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:01:56 - Unstoppable
00:09:25 - March of the Ants: Evolved Edition
00:16:21 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE - Please don't touch the mechanisms
00:17:35 - Hand Management in Concordia
00:19:08 - Dice Drafting in Coimbra
00:21:24 - The Combat System in Arcs
00:23:43 - Aim Board in Apex Legends
00:25:37 - Powering Up Cards in Civ New Dawn
00:26:51 - Tile Placement & Activation in Glen More II
00:28:15 - Card Shedding in Anno 1800
00:29:48 - Deck Shift Management in Revive
00:31:12 - Secret Action Selection in Coloma
00:32:29 - Analogue Point & Click in Cantaloop
00:35:01 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:40:07 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:41:43 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
Support the show
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Just Play With Others: My Netherlands Board Game Retreat 2026
10 juni 2026 · 55 min
JP returns from a rather sweaty weekend in the Netherlands...no not like that, board gaming in 30+ degree heat of course. Every year Dávid Turczi hosts an invite only retreat for friends, family, developers, testers and this is my second year attending. So will I'll divulge any industry secrets, well no because NDA is a real thing but I did get a lot of games played so what an excuse to talk about them. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- JP talks more about the event and the fun journeys driving to the Netherlands
- I joined a variety of content creators including Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules!, Mark Dainty from Not Bored Gaming and Asaf from EZBoardGames
- I talk about the following games including:
Andromedas Edge by Cardboard Alchemy
Slay the Spire by Contention Games
Leviathan Wilds by Moon Crab Games
Cat In The Box by Bézier Games
The Defence of Procyon III by PSC Games
Recall by Alion Games
World Order by Hegemonic Project Games
Clans of CaledoniaLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcJr_buxLWUCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:18 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:00:40 - PHASE B: JUST PLAY WITH OTHERS - Netherlands Gaming Retreat
00:01:49 - Who attended the event?
00:03:28 - What was the place like and why was it sweaty?
00:05:04 - The journey to the Netherlands
00:06:17 - Secret games that I can't talk about...seriously JP
00:07:01 - PHASE C: JUST PLAYED AT THE EVENT
00:07:23 - Andromedas Edge
00:12:46 - Slay the Spire
00:18:08 - Leviathan Wilds
00:25:34 - Cat In The Box
00:28:15 - The Defense of Procyon III
00:35:17 - A quick aside for Star Trek Captains Chair
00:35:56 - Recall
00:40:21 - World Order
00:46:58 - Clans of Caledonia
00:51:42 - PHASE D: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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Just Play With Others: UK Games Expo 2026 (Feat. NinjaGeek Games)
6 juni 2026 · 1 uur 53 min
Con-Crud is a real thing but you know what, it's worth it when you've attended the UK Games Expo 2026. JP is joined by Mark Monk from @NinjaGeekGames where they break down the show, the games they've played, the people they've met and the wicked awesome (thanks Mark) time they had. Lees meer
DISCLAIMER!!! For those watching on video Mark's video / audio has a slight delay which will be resolved in future guest episodes as JP has learnt his lesson.
IN THIS EPISODE
- JP & Mark catch-up around their journeys into the NEC Birmingham and find out that Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers have nothing to worry about.
- We break down our experiences over Thursday to Sunday and talk about games, games, games, people and more gamesGAMES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Flip 7 / Flip 7 with a Vengeance by The Op Games
The Thing: Infection Outpost 31 by Mondo Games
Song of the Wildkin by Boken Games
Paths Unknown Series by Raybox Games
Almighty by Keen Bean Games
Drillers by Czech Games Edition
Codenames: Critical Role Adventures by Czech Games Edition
Wroth & Wreck by Chip Theory Games
Too Many Bones 2.0 by Chip Theory Games
Sublime Dark by Hall or Nothing Productions
Trouble on the Tempus by Minor Disaster Games
Railway Porters by Saachi & Saachi
Tally Up by Messy Table Games
A Carnivore Did It by Horrible Guild
Thief's Market by PickPocket Games
Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit by NoctiLux Games
Prague: Unseen by Albi Games
Tenby by Mighty Boards
War of Whispers by Starling Games
Snowdonia Gran Tour by Naylor Games
Time Troopers by Molinarius Games
Whisperwood by Cardboard AlchemyLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECFNdpqcXGs
Check out Mark's channel right here - https://www.youtube.com/@NinjaGeekGames
Becky's Cheesy Bangers Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GB4D1yA8G2qehCSAOZ27o?si=5Itu0f0rRiyUg2XyX_GmcwEPISODE&nd=1&dlsi=996ec348f8654010CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:24 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:03:33 - PHASE B: JUST … -
EP1: Top 10 games that made me love tabletop
1 juni 2026 · 1 uur
In a world where there are over 100,000 board games it only takes a special few to make a difference. In this episode JP takes us through his top 10 games that made him fall in love with the hobby. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- In our "Just Played" segment JP talks about why it's important to be careful in waking up eternals in Eternal Decks by Tricktakers Games and managing workers in a dystopian future can be tough when they get too intelligent in Euphoria by Stonemaier Games
- At the "Centre of the table" JP takes us through his journey of 10 core games which has helped cement his love for the hobby
- We take a look at the the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" including Lands of Evershade, Dark Pact, Rolling Deep, Eternal Decks (again!!) and World OrderLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/B9GBxCJh_2sCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Opening
00:00:21 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:46 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:02:27 - Eternal Decks
00:12:11 - Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia
00:19:24 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE - Top 10 games that made me love tabletop
00:20:56 - No. 10 - XCOM: The Board Game
00:24:11 - No. 9 - Mansions of Madness 1st Edition
00:26:59 - No. 8 - Star Wars Rebellion
00:30:14 - No. 7 - Scythe
00:32:34 - No. 6 - Lorenzo Il Magnifico
00:35:17 - No. 5 - On Mars
00:37:22 - No. 4 - Anachrony
00:39:30 - No. 3 - Game of Thrones: 2nd Edition
00:41:58 - No. 2 - Imperium Classics
00:46:43 - No. 1 - Too Many Bones
00:50:58 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:56:41 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:58:23 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAYGet in touch with the show
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EP0: Welcome to Just Play
1 juni 2026 · 19 min
Welcome to a brand new board gaming podcast called Just Play. I'm your host JP and your "Player Two" guiding you through the hobby. Whether that's talking about the latest hotness, the golden oldies or the joys of board gaming. Grab yourselves a chair, sit back and relax and...Just Play. Lees meer
IN THIS EPISODE
- We learn more about the host JP and introduces new listeners to the show
- JP talks about why the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Podcast had stopped and why he's gone solo
- The new podcast structure is brought to life
- We want to thank all new listeners and returning listeners from the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Podcast for coming along this journeyLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/sXBPsw0VMSgCHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Just Play podcast
00:01:29 - Welcome new listeners
00:06:23 - Welcome back Whose Turners
00:11:17 - Breaking down the podcast structure
00:16:04 - Just Play...with othersGet in touch with the show
Support the show
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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcast
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustPlayPod
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justplaypod
Discord - Join us on DiscordINTRO / OUTRO CREDITS
Intro / Outro Music: Getaway by D0d
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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