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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.

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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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Ricky Royal
Richard Wilkins, board game designer and YouTuber (Box of Delights)
Deep Print Games (collaborator on Deckers); Box of Delights channel
Episode: Just Play With Others: From Renegade to Deckers Duplicity Interview (Feat. Ricky Royal)
Asaf Hirsch
Content creator behind EZBoardGames, known for explanatory playthroughs and rule-clarity
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Mark Monk
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Episode: Just Play With Others: UK Games Expo 2026 (Feat. NinjaGeek Games)

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E10: Ranking the Lacerda-verse
Q: How do I deal with people who are distracting at the table? Go on tangents, et cetera, and hold up other people's turns?
JP recommends addressing the behavior directly but tactfully, adapting the approach to how well he knows the person. He suggests gently prompting a slow player or explaining that the group needs to keep the game moving.
Just Play With Others: The Success of Tenby Interview (Cosy Cub Games)
Q: Where do you see Cosy Cub Games heading next?
Future projects will push stories at the core, reward systems tied to narrative themes, and a continued effort to blend conflict with collaboration in ways that feel inclusive and community-focused, expanding the Cosy Cub mission.
Just Play With Others: The Success of Tenby Interview (Cosy Cub Games)
Q: What is the one mechanism in Tenby that defines the experience?
The tension and payoff come from the action-selection mechanism, where players reserve actions and then resolve them from least powerful to most powerful, creating a dynamic, strategic auction-like feel within each round.
Just Play With Others: The Success of Tenby Interview (Cosy Cub Games)
Q: Can you give a bit of a pitch on Tenby and how it works?
Tenby is a card drafting, action drafting, street-building game with tableau-building where players puzzle together cards so that adjacent features trigger scoring; players draft actions in order to build and score across evolving streets, balancing early vs. late picks and leveraging feature-led scoring to optimize points.
Just Play With Others: From Renegade to Deckers Duplicity Interview (Feat. Ricky Royal)
Q: What makes solo design challenging and rewarding for you?
The challenge is delivering the same emotional kick solo as multiplayer, crafting a narrative and strategic depth that stands on its own without relying on player interaction, which is what I strive for in Deckers and future projects.

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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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