
Welcome to Just Play, your board gaming podcast. Your host JP acts as your Player Two to guide you through the hobby, whether that's talking about games played at the table, chatting with guests in the industry or covering conventions. Pull up a chair, relax and...Just Play.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesHobbiesLeisure | |||

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.
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- JP takes us through Friday to Sunday in second and final part of the Essen SPIEL 2026 convention.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The show centers on hobby board gaming, with frequent deep-dives into game design, mechanics, and play experiences. Episodes mix thoughtful explorations of topics such as asymmetric game design, innovative mechanisms, and hands-on play reports with practical takeaways for both new and seasoned players. Additional format highlights include convention coverage, weekend retreats with designers, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the hobby's community and culture. The host's personable, casual approach invites listener participation and shared anecdotes, making it easy to follow along whether you're planning a night of gaming or scouting titles for a sponsorship or feature. Notable strengths include in-depth topic episodes that connect design th... more
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