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 closer to the end of October…. ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 m...
Oct 10, 2023•33 min
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 games t-shirt, go say hello if you see him. Trywin Games on IG Thanks John for joining us this week and...
Oct 03, 2023•46 min
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 about Dizz’s amazing trip! A huge thank you Dizz for being a simply wonderful friend! ---- Meeple2Me...
Sep 26, 2023•31 min
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 in South Africa and the Kickstarter launch. A huge thank you to Matt and Zara for sharing their conser...
Sep 19, 2023•37 min
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 dangerous, don't run..always follow safety guidance at all times! Outrun the Bear website ---- Meepl...
Sep 12, 2023•32 min
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: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2mee...
Sep 05, 2023•36 min
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: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2...
Aug 29, 2023•43 min
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 @barrelagedgames 06:00 Sam - Outrun the Bear @outrunthebeargame 10:05 Lee & Kenny - Timelancers @party...
Aug 22, 2023•31 min
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 Kristen @family.boardgaming 14:15 Adri @wanderer_meeple16:50 Mandy @happymeeples20:00 Jerry @tablet...
Aug 15, 2023•58 min
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.boardgamery 21:35 Ben @gameswithben 21:59 Dave @board_game_dave 25:20 Brian @9to6games 30:58 Ryan @game...
Jul 04, 2023•37 min
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 #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #origins #ukge #boardgameconventions
Jun 20, 2023•30 min
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 in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #b...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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 Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #geekwaytothew...
May 30, 2023•30 min
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: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meepl...
May 23, 2023•40 min
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
May 16, 2023•15 min
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
May 09, 2023•32 min
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: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2mee...
May 02, 2023•33 min
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 Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #jencon
Apr 25, 2023•31 min
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, Deep Sea Adventure, Scout, 9 Tiles Panic, Tiny Epic Games, Splendor, Splendor Dual, Smitten, No Tha...
Apr 18, 2023•32 min
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 podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgam...
Apr 11, 2023•30 min
Welcome to this weeks episode where we focus on a member of the boardgamer community and this week we chat to Dennis!! Dennis, who is also known as Ordinary_Board_Gamer on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook can be found constantly producing awesome boardgame related content for both his channel and for AlleyCatGames as one of their brand ambassadors. PJ and Gareth chat to Dennis about his boardgame journey, games he loves (and hates!) and content production..oh and the start of a new song... the 3.74 s...
Apr 04, 2023•34 min
Welcome to our next episode where we focus on a member of the boardgamer community and this week we chat to Craig. Craig, who is also known as GetIntoGames on Instagram is a content machine, producing boardgame related content on IG Reels, daily posts and reviews. PJ and Gareth chat to Craig about boardgames that have food or drink as a theme following a recent IG themed post on the same topic he did with PJ, be sure to check out his channel for more awesome content. Games covered: Taverns of Ti...
Mar 28, 2023•35 min
Welcome to Meeple2Meeple, do you sell or trade your boardgames? This week PJ and Gareth chat to Nick from Titan Games who hold a yearly used games sale. Nick chats with PJ and Gareth on his gaming background, working at Titan games as well as PJ and Gareth sharing their own experience of selling and trading games. Titan Games website Meeple2Meeple - your 30 min boardgame podcast fix! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple Gareth personal IG: @BoardGameMeeple PJ perso...
Mar 21, 2023•30 min
Welcome to our next episode where we focus on a member of the boardgamer community and this week we chat to Dizz. Dizz, who is also known as BoardGameFanatic on Instagram shares her passion and enthusiasm for boardgames in every post and is an awesome member of the IG community! Dizz chats with us on how she got into boardgames, her growing games collection, her favourite games, expo competitions, boardgame partners, favourite mechanics and much more! Games covered: Dinogetics, Caverna, Sub Terr...
Mar 14, 2023•35 min
Welcome to another episode of Meeple2Meeple and this week PJ and Gareth chat about racing games! With the start of a new season of F1 PJ and Gareth talk about racing games in general, both cars and camels! Find out what they think makes for a great racing board or dice game! Games covered: Downforce, Camel Up, Long Shot - The Dice Game, Mississippi Queen, Flamme Rouge, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Formula D, Formula 1, Automobiles and Outrun the Bear! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via ...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min
Welcome to another episode of Meeple2Meeple and this week PJ and Gareth turn their attention to the recent changes in the BoardGameGeek Number 1 overall rated game! They share their thoughts on boardgame rankings, their meaning and then compare 5 games from within the Top 25 they both have scored to compare and contrast! They wrap up the episode covering a game they are both fans of featured around the number 89 position! Games covered: Gloomhaven, Star Wars Rebellion, Scythe, Castles of Burgund...
Feb 28, 2023•31 min
Welcome to Boardgames in Focus, this week PJ and Gareth put the spotlight on the games that involve dice... with a lot to choose from they cover the following games: Rolling Realms, Sagrada, Space Base, Roll Player, Dice Hospital and Tabula, as well as a special bonus game from PJ at the end as its Mardi Gras! Enjoy Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes! IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple Gareth personal IG: @BoardGameMeeple ...
Feb 21, 2023•31 min
Welcome to Boardgames in Focus, a new feature where PJ and Gareth put the spotlight on the games that have been getting table time in their gaming groups over the last month! This month we have a mix of themes and mechanics, including roll & writes, worker placement, farming, trains, Mars, fishing, collaborative games and solo games Featured games are: Motor City, Agricola, Maglev Metro, Terraforming Mars, Fishing Lessons and Adventures of Robin Hood! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame f...
Feb 14, 2023•29 min
This week PJ and Gareth have their first special guest from the Instagram community and that is the wonderfull Wingspan obsessed Gosia, also known as @wingspangirl all the way from Poland! Gosia talks to us about how she got into boardgames, her love for Wingspan and more recently Obsession. She shares with us her favourite birds, eggs, stately homes and Obsession guests! Thank you Gosia for joining our Podcast, it was great fun chatting to you! Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a p...
Feb 07, 2023•26 min
In this episode PJ and Gareth move their focus to boardgames that are themed on a country, with the first country selected as Japan Find out what PJ and Gareth know about Japan but more importantly learn what games make their list of Japanese themed favourites, with a mix of games selected for all gamers. Games in focus include: Yokohama, Tokyo Highway, Tokyo Metro, Takenoko, Tokaido, Sushi Go, Nippon. Other mentions: Onitama, IKI, Metro X, Lets Make a Bus Route, Kodak, Shogun and Rising Sun!! M...
Jan 31, 2023•33 min
