🎙️ PREPARING FOR UKGE with Chris Priscott | Fetching Feathers & Indie Game Publisher 🎲In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Priscott, the indie board game designer behind Zuuli, Moving Wild, Molehill Meadows, and his brand-new release Fetching Feathers! 🐦✨We dive into how Chris is preparing for UK Games Expo (UKGE) 2025, the UK's biggest tabletop gaming event, and get behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to launch, demo, and sell indie board games at a major convention.💥 Whether you're a board game designer, publisher, content creator, or tabletop fan, this episode is packed with practical advice, funny stories, and marketing tips straight from one of the most creative minds in the indie tabletop scene.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The low down on Chris's NEW game Fetching FeathersKey steps in preparing for UKGE as a board game publisherBooth setup tips, demo strategies, and lessons learnedAdvice for first-time exhibitors at UKGE or similar consWhat makes a board game demo table irresistible to players🕹️ Try Fetching Feathers: https://unfringed.co/fetchingfeathers/📦 Visit Chris’s site: https://www.instagram.com/unfringedthings🎟️ Going to UKGE? Find Chris at Stand 3-313📌 Support the show by liking, subscribing, and hitting that notification bell so you never miss a new episode full of board game industry insight.📧 For business inquiries or to be a guest: meeplemindedmedia@gmail.com🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.#BoardGames #UKGE2025 #FetchingFeathers #ChrisPriscott #IndieBoardGames #TabletopGames #UKGamesExpo #BoardGamePublisher00:00 introduction01:35 Fetching Feathers06:20 The Publisher Journey26:10 Prepping For Conventions

🎲 Meeple Minded Podcast – Episode211: Meeple MAY-nia Begins! | UKGE 2025 Hype + Games We've Been Playing 🎲Welcome to another exciting episode of the Meeple Minded Podcast!We’re kicking off our month-long celebration — Meeple MAY-nia — as we build up to the biggest event in the UK tabletop calendar: UK Games Expo 2025 (UKGE)!In this episode:🟢 We introduce Meeple MAY-nia 🎲 Chat about the board games we've been playing recently🔍 Dive into everything we know so far about UKGE 2025 – including key dates, venue info, early highlights!Whether you’re watching on YouTube or tuning in on your favourite podcast app, this episode sets the tone for a month packed with content, coverage, and community fun as we count down to UKGE.🧠 Stay Meeple Minded – Subscribe, follow, and share to join us on the road to UKGE 2025!📲 Listen & Subscribe:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Amazon | and more – just search Meeple Minded Podcast📺 YouTube#MeepleMinded #UKGE2025 #BoardGames #TabletopGaming #BoardGamePodcast #UKGamesExpo00:00 Intro ramble & catch up01:42 Welcome to Meeple MAY - nia : the countdown to UKGE 202503:50 Games we have been playing20:38 UKGE 202557:48 Outro

Send us a textCan you believe its that time of year again? the festive season is upon us and the Meeple Minded boys are set to spend the season with their families. 2024 has been a very testing year in Meeple Minded HQ and i feel the back of 2024 will be a welcome sight for some, but as we go out of the year trying to smile we talk about the games we hope to get to the table this festive season. Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Send us a textHakkiyoi! , Nokotta!On this weeks game highlight episode our boys Jason & James will be shrinking down to the size an insect and adorning a Japanese accent as they become sumo wrestling beetles in the dexterity fighting game Kabuto Sumo from Allplay Games (formally board game tables)The boys break down all the things they like and dislike about the two player standalone expansion, what comes in the box, its value and most importantly where it stands in the collection status....

Send us a textWelcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market.Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast ...

Send us a textAs Loud as Brian Blessed, silent as a church mouse or somewhere in between? Everyone has there preferred way to play games and a bone of contention amongst some is whether or not players should vocalise what they are doing on there turn. Are you for it or against it? that is what our boys Jason & James are talking about in this weeks topical episode :) Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Send us a textWelcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market.Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast ...

Send us a textYou have heard the boys Jason, James & Paul talking about the game over the past few weeks since they first played Cake of Doom at the Paradice game convention. NOW its time to meet the designers behind the cutesy universal domination game of bribery and bake stabbing sugary goodness, Pearl & Amar.On this episode we take the time to get to know a bit about both their histories in the hobby, what's been on the table recently and of course we have a great discussion about ...

Send us a textWelcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market.news stories include (but not limited too) Unmatched Adventures : Tales to AmazeDog Park : New TricksRuthlessAkropolisNene Valley RailwayCatan Console ...

Send us a textFor this weeks Game highlight episode the boys Jason & James are finally starting there journey into the Unmatched gaming system by the Collaborating powerhouses of Mondo & Restoration Games.The first set the boys have decided to tackle is one of the newer sets in the form of Unmatched Jurassic Park T-Rex VS Dr.Sattler. The boys break down all the things they like and dislike about the two player standalone expansion, what comes in the box, its value and most import...

Send us a textWelcome Back to the News shed, On this weeks episode, our News man Paul brings you all of this weeks juicy Table Top Gaming news & Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about & of course the all important update on the BGG hotness so you are always in the loop of what is the hottest game on the market.news stories include (but not limited too) The closure of Holy Grail GamesThe announcement of South Park MunchkinCyclades: legendary EditionMoon River ...

Send us a textThis weeks episode sees the boys Jason & James giving you all a "2 4 1" bargain as they talk about their recent experiences at the very first Paradice board game convention held in the seaside town of Worthing in the UK aaaaaannnnndddddd They have also done a game highlight of the take that card game Cover Your Assets. How very generous ;) Support the show-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Send us a textThe time is upon us, its time for the NEW stand alone News shed :)Paul is free and is celebrating his new found freedom to bring all of this weeks table top gaming news and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about.Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout...

Send us a textWhat a challenging half a year it has been for the Meeple Minded crew with personal Loses, job changes, Sickness, MIssaligned Schedules amongst many things BUT we are back.And with all three hosts in the studio it made full sense to finally get episode 200 in the bag.So, we hope you enjoy as we talk about our personal top three moments in the past 200 episodes and we also answer a few listener questions.Support the show------------------------------------------------------------...

Send us a textOn this weeks Game Highlight episode the boys Jason & James are adorning the coloured work uniforms and reporting to the fleet commanders as they take on Czech Games Edition 2022 release "Starship Captains".The boys will be highlighting all the things they like and dislike about the game, its components & the rulebook. They will also give your their opinions on if this game is worth your time and more importantly your hard earned money.Support the show-------------------...

Send us a textThis weeks show has seen an impromptu topical discussion arise with some recent product announcements from various games companies. The boys Jason & James discuss if overall the table top hobby has actually reached critical mass with regards to its pricing and how off putting that pricing is too new and prospective members of the hobby community.Paul is also back for another weeks worth of hobby news and crowdfunding campaigns that we think you need to know about. BUT ...

Send us a textIt's that question that just keeps on coming up, as more and more things appear on the radar of prospective backers, the Boys Jason & James are trying to get to the bottom of whether it really is a safe investment to back games on crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Gamefound etc in the year 2023.Jason talks about his personal experiences both good and bad of using this type of purchasing style, they also talk about a recently suspended campaign that screamed SCAM. P...

Send us a textThis week the boys Jason & James are attempting to climb the ranks of the hierarchy by putting together the most powerful group of followers around as the boys take on "Red Rising" released by Stonemaier Games.The boys will be talking about all the things like & don't like about the game play, its components, the rulebook & accessing if this game is worthy of your collection, time & money.Paul is also back this week with another dose of the weekly table top news ...

Send us a textIts time to start those engines.On this weeks episode the boys Jason & James adorn there fire proof overalls as they take on Days of Wonder's latest title to hit stores worldwide.Heat: pedal to the metal.The boys are highlighting all the things they like and dislike about the game, its components & the rulebook. they will also give your their opinions on if this game is worth your time and more importantly your hard earned money.Support the show--------------------------...

Send us a textThis week the boys James & Jason are breaking themselves back into the grrove after the holiday break as they have a bit of chatter about what they have been up to as well as talking about the changes they will be making to the show this year.They will also be on the look out for some feedback on these changes so if you have any recommendations please do use the social links in the description :) Paul is also back having had a, well not so nice restful holiday period w...

Send us a textIt is that time of year again where as the boys Jason, James & Paul finish up recording for the festive season, they get together in the studio to talk all things 2022.They talk about the good and the bad that came from the year as well as throwing in a few top 3 lists throughout the show.Thank you all for your continued support this year helping us grow our show and brand. it is always a honour and a privilage for us to do and we look forward to doing so again in 2023.Have ...

Send us a textThis weeks the boys James & Jason are talking about those gift ideas of all shapes and sizes and for all occasions....... a Gaming gift is for life not just for Christmas.They break all their ideas down in to ten categories and then further give a few ideas for each with ideas as cheap and cheerful and also for those buying something extra special. Paul is back again and for the last time in 2022 with another exciting instalment of this weeks Gaming News and Crowdfunding cam...

Send us a textThis weeks is a totally last minuet change to the planned episode as the boys Jason & James dive in to talk about the news that games workshop have decided to stick in a price increase to the buy in cost for independent stockist. you know the FRIENDLY local game stores that right now need all the help they can get. The boys chat about what this means for the entire table top hobby as well as a few carefully chosen opinions about the whole situation. Paul is back a...

Send us a textThis weeks is another topical discussion and shock horror involves another admission by our own Jason as he is joined by James to chat about "FOMO/the fear of missing out" in table top games. Paul is back again with another exciting instalment of this weeks Gaming News and Crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find our audio Podcast on all go...

Send us a textIts the show we talk about what's been going on in the industry over the past month, the games we played last year & we highlight a game that we played that stood out to us this past month.Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing...

Send us a textThis week the boys are sticking with the magic theme as Jason & James are chatting all about one of the most talked about games of 2021 & 2022 as they take on Flamecraft by Cardboard Alchemy & Lucky Duck Games . Is it worth the hype?The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is back with all the gamin...

Send us a textThis week the boys Jason & James are chatting all about Grey Fox Games 2021 release Arcana Rising. The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is back with all the gaming news, gossip & crowdfunding campaigns that we think you need to know about including but not limited too:Marvel: Age of Heroes by Wizkid...

Send us a textThis weeks topical discussion has James & Jason chatting about "kingmaking" in table top games. Is it ok? are players that do it spiteful? Could it be avoided or is it just part of the game? Paul is back again with another exciting instalment of news and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support The Meeple Minded.while it is...

Send us a textThis week the James was unavailable BUT the show must go on so our Jason is joined for an online chat with game designer, publisher and just all round nice guy Fabricio Leotti to talk all things hobby from game design, to 3d printing, prototyping amongst other things.He is also here to talk about his newest game "HYPERWARS" Paul is also back in the meeple minded news shed bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know a...

Send us a textThis week James & Jason are joined in the studio by Wayne of the board stupid podcast & Ant from the M.T.V.B Podcast to chart all about there experiences attending the biggest table top gaming convention in the world "Spiel" held in early October in Essen, Germany. The boys chat all about the festival including their impressions, favourite bits, how the shipping issues have affected the event and a few hot tips to those thinking of going in 2023.Paul is back ...

Send us a textThis week the boys Jason & James are continuing there conquest of affordable games as they check out "Gigamic's" city building game "Akropolis"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is currently still away on holiday visiting his family so there will be no board game news and Crowd funders covered this we...

Send us a textThis week James & Jason are chatting about breaks taken away from the table during gameplay. is it annoying? acceptable? why people do it? and if their are good reasons for this. Paul is on the first of his two weeks of holiday so will not be on this show--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support The Meeple Minded.while it is true we do not have any form of direct support from the listener...

Send us a textThis week the boys Jason & James are chucking dice and feeling pretty clever as they effectively are playing bingo with the results with Schmidt Spiele's small box roll and write game" Ganz Schon Clever"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is still under the weather but has managed to once a...

Send us a textThis week James & Jason are reflecting on the current Cost of Living Crisis and how it could or indeed WILL affect the table top gaming hobby as a whole. from personal collections & spending habits, to FLGS all the way up the chain to distribution and even game design is set to be affected. Paul is also back bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about including:King of Monster Island by Richard Garfield...

Send us a textIts another game highlight episode this week and the boys Jason & James are going back to 2017 for a look at Libellud's open drafting, die modification game "Dice Forge"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul has been skiving off after escaping from his shackles in the news shed this week, as he runs his m...

Send us a textIs Upgrading Your Board Games Necessary?In this week's topical episode of Meeple Minded, the boys Antony, James & Jason are diving deep into the world of board game upgrades! From custom inserts and upgraded components to premium card sleeves and deluxe editions, there's no shortage of ways to enhance your favourite games. But is it really necessary to upgrade, or is it all just a shiny distraction? We discuss the pros and cons of investing in these enhancements, e...

Send us a textThis week the Jason & James are joined by game designer, podcaster, video creator, dice tower contributor...... Basically he has done absolutely everything in the world, its Mr Dan Hughes.The boys chat all things from working with his daughter to create the family game phenomenon Coraquest , to podcasting,to comics, to crowdfunding, to shipping and of course the meeple minded boys do what they can to extract some information about the up and coming expansion to Coraque...

Send us a textThis weeks episode has the boys Jason & James channelling their inner Tetris player as they go on a competitive puzzle solving quest to take home the victory in Project L .The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is also back with all of this weeks table top gaming news & crowdfunding that we think you need t...

Send us a textThis weeks topical discussion the boys James & Jason are reflecting on a recent conversation with a member of the local gaming community who admits they do not talk about there hobby outside of the game group because they sometimes feel embarrassed. its time for the boys to try and puzzle it out as to weather or not our hobby is really embarrassing and if there is anything that can be done to help. Paul is also back bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and c...

Send us a text“There is always and adventure waiting in the woods, a place to lose your mind & find your soul”This week our Game highlight "living Forest" takes the boys Jason & James into the deep dark forest where they will assume the role of a nature spirit to save the forest from the flames of Onibi.The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there ...

Send us a textThis week the Jason & James are joined by game designer Chris from Unfringed to talk all things table top gaming, UKGE, crowdfunding and Chris even answered some listener questions :) Paul is also back bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about including:Doctor Who Nemesis by Gale Force NineTicket to Ride: Ghost Train by Alan R. MoonWordle: The Party Game by Hasbro and New York Times GamesStar Realms by Robert D...

Send us a text"Please stand clear of the doors, this train is ready to depart"This week our we go deep down beneath the surface as Jason & James are travelling at high speed right beneath your very feet as they talk all things "On the Underground"The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.---------------------------------------------...

Send us a textThis weeks topical discussion the boys James & Jason are talking about whether or not practice really does make perfect. have you ever thought that certain games are just too hard to grasp? or maybe you have become so good at the game you love and play all the time?Paul is also back bringing you all the latest gaming news, gossip and crowdfunding campaigns we think you need to know about including:Pokémon Master Trainer by Milton BradleyPokémon Master Trainer: Adventure Edit...

Send us a textKfS3PMo0J9yKXAZ5zEZI"Avast ye Matey's, Battern down the hatches or you'll all be shark bait you Bilge-sucking Scallywags"This week our own pirate lords Jason & James are necking bottles of rum, stealing plunder and firing the cannons as they have been playing the swashbuckling board game Jamaica. The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it ther...

Send us a textThis week is a return to the norm after last s weeks 100th episode celebrations as the boys Jason & James are back on the wildlife trail, but this time firmly cemented in the savannah as they talk all about Savannah Park.The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there personal Meeple Rating.Paul is also on hand to bring you all of this weeks...

Send us a text"IT'S THE BIG 100"That's right we have made it to 100 episodes of the "meeple minded" podcast, and we are celebrating by inviting in a couple of our friends. on this episode Jason & James are joined in the studio by Wayne of the Board stupid podcast & Ant of the M.T.V.B podcast to chat all things games and to compare their top 5 table top games :)This is bumper length episode so grab some snacks listen along and let us know YOUR top 5 table top games.---------------...

Send us a textThe boys are back from the worlds largest table top gaming convention #essenspiel and are back in the studio to talk all about there experiences.Support the show-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find our audio Podcast on all good podcast platforms or find the links on our host site . https://meepleminded.buzzsprout.com/ You can join the ever growing Meeple Minded community https://www.facebook.co...

Send us a textThis weeks game highlight sees Jason & James finally getting a hold of and chatting there experiences with the most highly sought after game of the last year "Ark Nova" With the hype surrounding this game the boys had very high expectations. did the game live up to the hype? is it worth the price tag?The boys talk about what comes in the box, the quality of the components, the gameplay, what they like & what they dislike about the game, as well as awarding it there...

Send us a textThis weeks topical discussion has Jason & James chat about the controversial topic of saving money to buy games at gaming conventions instead of supporting local stores.Paul unfortunately after returning from UKGE has come down with the dreaded Covid and is not able to record the news this week. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support The Meeple Minded.while it is true we do not hav...

Send us a textThis weeks episode is indeed a unique one. Jason & Paul where both onsite of this years UK games expo at the NEC in Birmingham. The boys met up for a short few minuets at the end of each day to give you just a little glimpse into the goings on and there thoughts etc. Jason also managed to meet up with friends of the podcast Wayne, TOM & Simon of tyhe Board Stupid Podcast to chat there first experience of the expo and the cool things they have been up too while onsite.&nb...