Just Play

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  EP8: Why asymmetric games hit different 16.09.2026 39p

  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. 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 heav...
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  Just Play With Others: EZBoardGames Interview (Feat: Asaf Hirsch) 09.09.2026 1ó 4p

  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. 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 Glo...
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  EP7: Top 5 solo card games you need to play 02.09.2026 49p

  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. 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 wo...
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  Just Play Reunion: Belonging at the table (Feat. Becky from Whose Turn Is It Anyway?) 26.08.2026 1ó 1p

  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. IN THIS EPISODE - JP introduces Becky for those who don't know her from the Whose Turn podcast days and for those who do...
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  EP6: 8 great games I'll never play again 19.08.2026 50p

  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. 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, bu...
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  Just Play With Others: The Success of Tenby Interview (Cosy Cub Games) 12.08.2026 47p

  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 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 Te...
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  EP5: Board games that feel like a Black Mirror episode 05.08.2026 50p

  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. 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 othe...
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  Just Play Reunion: Beale Street Board Games (Feat: Rob from Whose Turn Is It Anyway?) 29.07.2026 1ó 4p

  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". 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 sin...
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  EP4: Just Play...but not like that 22.07.2026 52p

  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. 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 Jackpo...
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  Just Play With Others: Snowdonia Grand Tour Interview (Naylor Games) 15.07.2026 53p

  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. 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 class...
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  EP3: From Punch to Play 08.07.2026 43p

  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 - In the "Just Played" segment JP gets his cardbox box and becomes Solid Snake in the board game adapt...
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  Just Play With Others: Echobound Adventures Interview (Tempest Workshop & Open Owl Studios) 01.07.2026 1ó 5p

  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 rich world of Echobound Adventures which aims to shake up the exploration / adventuring genre in boar...
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  Just a Quick Play: Politik & the "Road to 500" 24.06.2026 3p

  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=OudozpVBLbwPolitik Campaign Page - You can find the Gamefound campaign page right here - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/black-yeti-games/politikRoad to 500 Subs - JP ...
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  EP2: Please don't touch the mechanisms 17.06.2026 42p

  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 genre in March of the Ants by Weird City Games - At the "Centre of the table" JP talks about some of his favo...
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  Just Play With Others: My Netherlands Board Game Retreat 2026 10.06.2026 54p

  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. IN THIS EPISODE - JP talks more about the event and the fun journeys driving...
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  Just Play With Others: UK Games Expo 2026 (Feat. NinjaGeek Games) 06.06.2026 1ó 53p

  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 will be resolved in future guest episodes as JP has learnt his lesson. IN THIS EPISODE - JP & Mark catch-up around...
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  EP1: Top 10 games that made me love tabletop 01.06.2026 59p

  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 dystopian future can be tough when they get too intelligent in Euphoria by Stonemaier Games - At the "Centre of...
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  EP0: Welcome to Just Play 01.06.2026 19p

  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 show - JP talks about why the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Podcast had stopped and why he's gone solo - The n...