E129. Origins Game Fair Recap

Listen as PJ and Chris Preston @cpwilson_4 as they share their experiences at Origins as it celebrated its 50th Anniversary. They discus demoing, teaching games, working the vendor hall, networking, open gaming and Games Library experiences.

Watch as PJ and Suzy @gameswithbeany talk about the hilarious and heart warming stories of taking your children to gaming conventions. Suzy has great advice for parents considering going to a game convention with their children. Listen, learn and enjoy the family antics of balancing parenting and play.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2MeepleBoard Game Podcast#boardgames #tabletopgaming #gamingcommunity

Watch as PJ and Jennifer, @purrfectgaymer discuss their cats, their favorite games to play with their partners and life in Bordeaux, France. Jennifer talks about Everdell, Final Girl, Carcassonne and more.

Listen as PJ and Brian @alwaysplayblue discuss games they use to teach new and casual gamers in order to foster a sense of community.

Join PJ in his electrifying interview with Mark Symanski, the visionary behind Fury of the Elements. We dive into a tactical tempest of grid-based strategy, elemental power cards, and the enigmatic Void deck. Symanski reveals how each card shift reshapes the battlefield, creating an ever-evolving duel of wits and chaos. With terrain manipulation and a tug-of-war for elemental dominance, Fury of the Elements promises a fresh fusion of cerebral play and explosive action. Prepare for a game where every move alters the world beneath your fingertips.

Listen as PJ and Jonathon @reengineer_the_game discuss hosting game vents in your home where the player count exceeds most games. Where player divide into teams and multiple tables are going simultaneously. Listen as they discuss these events and the games played as vehicles for nurturing community and remember the acronym F.E.E.L. They discuss such games as: Blood on the Clocktower, Monikers, Ticket to Ride, Cosmic Encounters, Carcassonne, Captain Flip, Cheating Moth and Flip 7.

Listen as PJ chats with Sean & Michael from Glass House Games. They discuss the process of the launch of their first game: Whisker Wars. In addition, they dive deep into sharing their experiences starting a publishing company, launching their game during a trade war and facing high tariffs. They discuss vulnerability and openness at the game table.

Watch as PJ and Becky @mrs_getintogames talk about building community through hosting game days at their home or at gamer meetups. As Becky's solo debut, they discuss when PJ visited Craig & Becky in the UK, the games they played and the games they love to teach. They discuss Rebirth, Fromage, Thunder Road Vendetta, Obsession, Men Nefer and Valiant Wars. This is an epic episode of social magic.

Listen as PJ and Bo  @PunchableGames  talk about solo gaming experiences. Bo enlightens PJ to the joys and benefits of taking the time for solo gaming. They discuss Final Girl, Wingspan, Obsession, Cascadia, SETI and Galactic Cruise.

PJ & Michelle talk about their Easter traditions and Easter gaming. Listen as they discuss Bunny Kingdom, Wingspan, Piles and Jerusalem Anno Domini. #boardgames #eastertide #wingspan #bunnykingdom