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Just Play

Jonathan (JP) Parnaby

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/5j. Total Éps: 13

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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EP1: Top 10 games that made me love tabletop

Épisode 1

lundi 1 juin 2026 • Durée 59:43

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 the table" JP takes us through his journey of 10 core games which has helped cement his love for the hobby
- We take a look at the the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" including Lands of Evershade, Dark Pact, Rolling Deep, Eternal Decks (again!!) and World Order

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/B9GBxCJh_2s

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Opening
00:00:21 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:46 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:02:27 - Eternal Decks
00:12:11 - Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia
00:19:24 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE - Top 10 games that made me love tabletop
00:20:56 - No. 10 - XCOM: The Board Game
00:24:11 - No. 9 - Mansions of Madness 1st Edition
00:26:59 - No. 8 - Star Wars Rebellion
00:30:14 - No. 7 - Scythe
00:32:34 - No. 6 - Lorenzo Il Magnifico
00:35:17 - No. 5 - On Mars
00:37:22 - No. 4 - Anachrony
00:39:30 - No. 3 - Game of Thrones: 2nd Edition
00:41:58 - No. 2 - Imperium Classics
00:46:43 - No. 1 - Too Many Bones
00:50:58 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:56:41 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:58:23 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAY

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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcast
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustPlayPod
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justplaypod
Discord - Join us on Discord

INTRO / OUTRO CREDITS
Intro / Outro Music: Getaway by D0d
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/d0d/getaway

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EP0: Welcome to Just Play

lundi 1 juin 2026 • Durée 19:07

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 new podcast structure is brought to life
- We want to thank all new listeners and returning listeners from the Whose Turn Is It Anyway Podcast for coming along this journey

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/sXBPsw0VMSg

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Just Play podcast
00:01:29 - Welcome new listeners
00:06:23 - Welcome back Whose Turners
00:11:17 - Breaking down the podcast structure
00:16:04 - Just Play...with others

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Just Play With Others: My Netherlands Board Game Retreat 2026

mercredi 10 juin 2026 • Durée 54:48

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 to the Netherlands
- I joined a variety of content creators including Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules!, Mark Dainty from Not Bored Gaming and Asaf from EZBoardGames
- I talk about the following games including:
Andromedas Edge by Cardboard Alchemy
Slay the Spire by Contention Games
Leviathan Wilds by Moon Crab Games
Cat In The Box by Bézier Games
The Defence of Procyon III by PSC Games
Recall by Alion Games
World Order by Hegemonic Project Games
Clans of Caledonia

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcJr_buxLWU

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:18 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:00:40 - PHASE B: JUST PLAY WITH OTHERS - Netherlands Gaming Retreat
00:01:49 - Who attended the event?
00:03:28 - What was the place like and why was it sweaty?
00:05:04 - The journey to the Netherlands
00:06:17 - Secret games that I can't talk about...seriously JP
00:07:01 - PHASE C: JUST PLAYED AT THE EVENT
00:07:23 - Andromedas Edge
00:12:46 - Slay the Spire
00:18:08 - Leviathan Wilds
00:25:34 - Cat In The Box
00:28:15 - The Defense of Procyon III
00:35:17 - A quick aside for Star Trek Captains Chair
00:35:56 - Recall
00:40:21 - World Order
00:46:58 - Clans of Caledonia
00:51:42 - PHASE D: THE LAST PLAY

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Just Play With Others: UK Games Expo 2026 (Feat. NinjaGeek Games)

samedi 6 juin 2026 • Durée 01:53:09

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 their journeys into the NEC Birmingham and find out that Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers have nothing to worry about.
- We break down our experiences over Thursday to Sunday and talk about games, games, games, people and more games

GAMES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
Flip 7 / Flip 7 with a Vengeance by The Op Games
The Thing: Infection Outpost 31 by Mondo Games
Song of the Wildkin by Boken Games
Paths Unknown Series by Raybox Games
Almighty by Keen Bean Games
Drillers by Czech Games Edition
Codenames: Critical Role Adventures by Czech Games Edition
Wroth & Wreck by Chip Theory Games
Too Many Bones 2.0 by Chip Theory Games
Sublime Dark by Hall or Nothing Productions
Trouble on the Tempus by Minor Disaster Games
Railway Porters by Saachi & Saachi
Tally Up by Messy Table Games
A Carnivore Did It by Horrible Guild
Thief's Market by PickPocket Games
Kryptothera: The Cryptid Pursuit by NoctiLux Games
Prague: Unseen by Albi Games
Tenby by Mighty Boards
War of Whispers by Starling Games
Snowdonia Gran Tour by Naylor Games
Time Troopers by Molinarius Games
Whisperwood by Cardboard Alchemy

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECFNdpqcXGs
Check out Mark's channel right here - https://www.youtube.com/@NinjaGeekGamesBecky's Cheesy Bangers Playlist - CHAPTERS00:00:00 - OPENING00:00:24 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR00:03:33 - PHASE B: JUST PLAY WITH OTHERS - UK Games Expo 202600:06:41 - Day 0 - THURSDAY - Press Event00:07:01 - PHASE C: JUST PLAYED AT THE EVENT00:12:20 - Flip 7 , Cabanga, Things In Rings00:13:37 - The Thing: Infection Outpost 3100:14:38 - DAY 1 - FRIDAY & Song of the Wildkin00:19:41 - Paths Unknown Series00:22:58 - Almighty00:29:05 - Drillers00:31:50 - Codenames: Critical Role Adventures00:34:13 - Wroth & Wreck00:37:57 - Too Many Bones 2.000:40:55 - Sublime Dark00:44:15 - Trouble on the Tempus00:49:58 - Sanctuary00:51:38 - Flip 7: With a Vengence00:53:39 - DAY 2 - SATURDAY & Hegemony: Shadows of Authority 00:59:20 - Meet & Greets then Railway Porters01:03:32 - Tally Up, A Carnivore Did It & Thief's Market01:08:04 - Kryptothera & Stoke Me A Clipper!!!01:10:39 - Prague: Unseen01:15:18 - Tenby01:20:13 - War of Whispers & Heat: Mario Kart01:23:47 - DAY 3 - SUNDAY & Snowdonia Grand Tour01:29:43 - Catching up with Mindclash Games01:32:03 - Time Troopers01:34:17 - Whisperwood01:41:59 - PHASE D: UKGE PURCHASES & WRAP UP01:52:07 - PHASE E: THE LAST PLAY

Just a Quick Play: Politik & the "Road to 500"

mercredi 24 juin 2026 • Durée 03:35

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=OudozpVBLbw
Politik Campaign Page - You can find the Gamefound campaign page right here - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/black-yeti-games/politik
Road to 500 Subs - JP gives a little update on the podcast and channel and highlights his next goal to try and hit 500 subscribers on YouTube after recently hitting 2K followers on Instagram.

JP will be back next week with more episodes, starting with an interview for an intriguing game involving, exploration, persistence and a rogue-like element all thrown in. Sounds intriguing? it should do so tune in next week.

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - INTRO
00:00:11 - PHASE A: JUST A QUICK PLAY - POLITIK PLAYTHROUGH
00:01:16 - Just Play Podcast Update & Road to 500 Subs
00:03:06 - PHASE B: THE LAST PLAY

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EP2: Please don't touch the mechanisms

Épisode 2

mercredi 17 juin 2026 • Durée 42:42

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 favourite mechanisms from board games which are so good they ought to be in a museum
- We take a look at the the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" including Terraria: The Board Game, LOTR Fate of the Fellowship, Lands of Evershade, Rolling Deep and Feya's Swamp

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/kyfBA9vXjC8

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:24 - PHASE A: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:49 - PHASE B: JUST PLAYED
00:01:56 - Unstoppable
00:09:25 - March of the Ants: Evolved Edition
00:16:21 - PHASE C: CENTRE OF THE TABLE - Please don't touch the mechanisms
00:17:35 - Hand Management in Concordia
00:19:08 - Dice Drafting in Coimbra
00:21:24 - The Combat System in Arcs
00:23:43 - Aim Board in Apex Legends
00:25:37 - Powering Up Cards in Civ New Dawn
00:26:51 - Tile Placement & Activation in Glen More II
00:28:15 - Card Shedding in Anno 1800
00:29:48 - Deck Shift Management in Revive
00:31:12 - Secret Action Selection in Coloma
00:32:29 - Analogue Point & Click in Cantaloop
00:35:01 - PHASE D: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:40:07 - PHASE E: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:41:43 - PHASE F: THE LAST PLAY

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EP3: From Punch to Play

Épisode 3

mercredi 8 juillet 2026 • Durée 43:00

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 adaptation of Metal Gear Solid by CMON Games and becomes Paul Atreides in Dune: War for Arrakis in the epic 1v1 or 2v2 battle.
- At the "Centre of the table" JP talks about his process on preparing for game nights which starts when the game arrives at the front door (providing it's not his wife's Amazon delivery instead)
- We take a look at the the top 5 trending games in "What's Hot, What's Not" including Wonderous Creatures, Medico, Concordia, World Order & Excalibur

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QEXCabAKtQ

CHAPTERS
00:00:23 - PHASE 1: PULL UP A CHAIR
00:01:00 - What is your latest stance on campaign style games?
00:03:21 - PHASE 2: JUST PLAYED
00:03:36 - Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game
00:13:08 - Dune: War for Arrakis
00:19:29 - PHASE 3: CENTRE OF THE TABLE - From punch to play
00:33:30 - PHASE 4: WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
00:38:30 - PHASE 5: JUST ABOUT TO PLAY
00:41:03 - PHASE 6: THE LAST PLAY

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Website - https://www.justplaypod.co.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JustPlayPodcastFacebook - Instagram - Discord -

Just Play With Others: Echobound Adventures Interview (Tempest Workshop & Open Owl Studios)

mercredi 1 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:05:24

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 board games
- Meet the four Stewards in the game and how they develop, support each other and grow through your experience
- A game with persistence and open decisions, your experience will vastly differ to others.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoNymPMnMQY
Echobound Adventure Crowdfunding Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openowlstudios/echobound-adventures
Tempest Workshop Website - https://www.tempestworkshop.com/
Open Owl Studios Website - https://openowlstudios.com/

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:24 - PHASE A: INTRODUCING CHRIS & ISAIAS
00:01:48 - What was the last game Chris & Isaias has Just Played?
00:05:08 - What are Chris & Isaias's favourite games?
00:13:27 - PHASE B: ECHOBOUND ADVENTURES
00:16:07 - Where did the origins of Echobound Adventures come from?
00:22:23 - What is the core gameplay loop?
00:31:36 - The variety & persistence in the gameplay
00:38:39 - Introducing the Stewards
00:42:03 - Creating builds for the Stewards
00:48:15 - What was one of the hardest mechanisms to get right in the game?
00:58:35 - What are the design team excited to learn about the game?
01:03:10 - Thanking Chris & Isaias01:04:02 - PHASE C: THE LAST PLAY

Just Play With Others: Snowdonia Grand Tour Interview (Naylor Games)

mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 53:08

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 classic and how it has endured over time and also dive into some of the scenarios that can be found in Grand Tour.

LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/E-YnGADRGtE
Snowdonia Grand Tour Late Pledge -https://gamefound.com/en/projects/naylorgames/snowdonia-grand-tour
Gaming Rules Snowdonia Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/live/o7ekpuOcqR8?si=QISwSHYOta2X9tiU

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - OPENING
00:00:21 - PHASE A: INTRODUCING JAYA BALDWIN
00:02:28 - What was the last game Jaya has Just Played?
00:06:38 - What is Jaya's favourite game?
00:12:04 - Where did Jaya's design journey start?
00:17:03 - PHASE B: SNOWDONIA & SNOWDONIA GRAND TOUR
00:22:02 - Why did you make the decision to have a different board for each scenarios
00:26:20 - The experience in opening the box
00:28:01 - How has Tony Boydell been involved in this version?
00:31:08 - Why do you think Snowdonia has endured as a modern classic?
00:39:41 - How difficult was it to do a murder mystery scenario into the system?
00:44:19 - What is Jaya's favourite scenario?
00:47:36 - How can you get a copy of Snowdonia Special Edition or Grand Tour?
00:49:15 - PHASE C: WHAT'S NEXT FOR NAYLOR GAMES?
00:51:53 - PHASE D: THE LAST PLAY

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