Just Play

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. IN THIS EPISODE -...

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. IN THIS EPISODE - Learn about Chris & Isaias' favourite games and what they been playing recently - Understand more about the...

This week we don't have an audio episode for you although JP talks for 3 minutes to update on two key things: 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 campa...

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. 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 gen...

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 tal...

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. DISCLAIMER!!! For those watching on video Mark's video / audio has a slight delay which wil...

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. IN THIS EPISODE - We learn more about the host JP and introduces new listeners to the sh...

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. 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 dysto...