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Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 60 where PJ and Gareth chat about boardgames that include cats after the recent loss of PJ’s cat Shrimp. Hear about Isle of Cats, Calico, Cat in the Box, Cottage Garden, Obsession, Nemesis, Arch Ravels, MLEM, Cleocatra, Catcafe and Exploding Kittens! This episode is in memory of Shrimp Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 59 where PJ and Gareth chat with Carl Robinson, the designer of Kelp, a 2 player head to head asymmetric battle between Octopus and Shark. Kelp goes live on Kickstarter on the 7th November 2023. Thanks Carl for joining us this week, it was great to learn more about Kelp and the design process. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 58 where PJ and Gareth chat with Craig from GetIntoGames and Adam from Table_Top_Vibes about the games they find horrifying but other love! Hear about Dice Throne, 7 Wonders Duel, Villianous, Castles of Burgundy, Catan, Spirit Island and Gloomhaven!!! Thanks Craig and Adam for joining us this week, plenty of beige to go around! Happy Halloween gaming!! ---- Meeple2...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 57 where PJ and Gareth chat to Obsession designer Dan Hallagan. As you may have heard from listening to Meeple2Meeple the boardgame Obsession gets a regular (nearly every episode!) mention…some would say they are both obsessed about Obsession! This is an episode not to be missed! Dan chats about the design process behind Obsession, his Kickstarter journey, Obsessio...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 56 where PJ and Gareth chat about the recent Spiel Essen convention which they didn’t attend but they did have a Meeple on the ground who went on special quests and missions seeking awesome gamers to chat to and of course he saw some games too! John, from Trywin games was at the convention wearing his distinctive and highly visible yellow Trywin games t-shirt! Tryw...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 55 where PJ and Gareth chat with Craig from GetIntoGames and Adam from Table_Top_Vibes about the games they love to play over the Halloween festivities. Hear about Blood on the Clocktower, Deadly Dowagers, Betrayal at House on The Hill and Beast!  Thanks Craig and Adam for joining us this week and we look forward to hearing more Halloween discussions as we get clos...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 54 where PJ and Gareth chat about the upcoming Spiel Essen convention which they won't be attending (sob)...however they do have a Meeple on the ground who will be wandering the halls, meeting the community and as always finding out about the latest games. John, from Trywin games will be at the convention wearing his distinctive and highly visible yellow Trywin gam...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 53 where PJ and Gareth chat about the boardgames hitting their respective games tables but this time with a friend in common. Dizz, also known as @BoardGameFanatic recently played boardgames with Gareth in the UK and then in days was over in the US visiting PJ and hanging out with his games group and more!  Listen and find out the games hitting their tables and all...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 52 where PJ and Gareth chat to Matt and Zara from Mazaza Games, the creators of Kavango which launches on Tuesday 19th September 2023 at 4pm GMT Kavango is a game of building and protecting your Nature Reserve by drafting cards and completing research.  Matt and Zara share their backgrounds, their lives in Botswana, the design process behind Zavango, conservation i...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 51 where PJ and Gareth chat to Sam Barmettler about his racing boardgame named "Outrun The Bear". Sam shares with them the design process, his Kickstarter learnings, Bear safety and some hint of future expansions. Big thanks to Sam for sharing his boardgame passion and Outrun the Bear development. stories, anyone for a giant bear cutout! Disclaimer: Real bears are...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 50 where PJ and Gareth chat about hitting the golden 50 episodes milestone, share a bit of reflection but more importantly PJ and Gareth discuss games from their past that meet the golden criteria of "timeless"...a discussion for sure on the definition, enjoy the games list.  ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Me...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 49 where PJ and Gareth cover the final part of PJs recent trip to Gen Con in the USA. In this episode the focus is on PJ's personal experience at the convention, covering his favourite moments, games tested, demoed, games purchased and his five words that sum up the convention. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 48 where PJ and Gareth talk about PJs recent trip to Gen Con in the USA. In this episode the focus is on boardgame designers and people in the boardgame industry and highlights of their convention. PJ and Gareth listen and discuss the soundbites from some of the designers and industry people who attended the convention. Timestamps: 02:48 Caleb - Stool Pigeon @barre...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 47 where PJ and Gareth talk about PJs recent trip to Gen Con in the USA. In this episode the focus is on the boardgame community and peoples experience at the convention. PJ and Gareth listen and discuss the soundbites from many of your Instagram boardgame friends who attended the convention. Timestamps: 05:50 Kathryn @kathrynedowell08:15 TJ @tjplaysboardgames10:45...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 46 where PJ and Gareth talk about PJs recent trip to Origins game fair in the USA. PJs shares his convention experience and also talks about the soundbites from many of your Instagram boardgame friends.  Timestamps: 07:30 Michele @the_treasure_belle 10:00 Rick @rickrolledreviews 13:50 Danielle @tokengaymer 16:45 Shelly @michiana.boardgamery 17:35 Lance @michiana.bo...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 45 where PJ and Gareth talk about the upcoming Origins game fair in the USA and PJs news that he is going to work at the event. They also share the games hitting their respective tables and games on their radar.  Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardga...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 44 where PJ and Gareth talk all things UK Games Expo. In this extended episode Gareth shares with PJ his UKGE experience, playing sound bites he captured from designers, publishers, gamers and of course the Instagram community.  This was a lot of fun and we would both like to thank everyone who contributed. Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast i...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 43 where PJ and Gareth return to talk about boardgame conventions. With Gateway to the West over and UK Games Expo one its way they share learnings on creating content at events, convention top tips and also share what games have been hitting their games tables.  Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 42 where PJ shares with Gareth his recent trip to Geekway to the West convention. PJ recaps his 3 days there, including games he played, an interview with Zach Kunst and his game of the day. * Apologies for the background noise, and low volume during the interview, we learn as we go * Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG:...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 41 where PJ and Gareth this week focus on just one game, Rococo. They have talked about this game in various episodes so now it gets a short episode all for itself.  Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #rococo

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 40 where PJ and Gareth look back on the last 39 episodes and share their favourite moments, learnings, discuss what worked and didn't, top 3 episodes and much much more Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 39 where PJ and Gareth having spent time outside in their respective gardens talk about boardgames with a gardening theme, who knew there were so many!  With mentions to: Cottage Garden, Garden Dice, Planted, Three Sisters, Morels / Fungi, Arboretum, Herbaceous and Gift of Tulips! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Me...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 38 where PJ and Gareth talk about a recent games convention Gareth went to organised by Jenny (board.game.family.uk on Instagram) in the UK. With mentions to: Galileo Project, Blood on the Clocktower, Chai, Keep the Heroes Out, Rolling Realms and Planet Unknown! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2...

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 37 where PJ and Gareth talk about games they take when they go travelling…holidays, work nights away, down the pub, at the restaurant…in fact anytime they aren’t at home! With mentions to: Mint Works, Sunny Day Sardines, Revolver Noir, Sprawlopolis, Tides, Space Shipped, Palm Island, Fishing Lessons, Unsurmountable, Love Letter, Push It, Rolling Realms, Final Girl,...

Welcome to Boardgames in Focus, where PJ and Gareth put the spotlight on the games that have been getting table time in their gaming groups over the last month! Main featured games are: ISS Vanguard and Darwin Journey. With mentions to: Galileo Project, Pursuit of Happiness, Oversell, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Frosthaven, Viticulture and Maharani Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podca...