No Work, Just Play!

On this joyful and much awaited episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge - as in where were you guys? Sorry it's taken so long! On this episode, Chris, Jen and Stuart chat about the joys of attending a convention when someone else is doing all the work! Also - a chat about the best and worst of board game bling; when is extra also too much - is that an alien concept to board gamers, or just to Stu?Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About time isn't it? On this latest episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge, join Chris and Stu as they take a jaunt through the games of OzBunnyCon 2024, and take a deep dive into the game Unconscious Mind, and the difference made by a good, or less good rulebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year, Meeples! Chris, Jen and Stu give you a rundown of their Top Ten games of last year, including some of those from 2024 that we didn't get to play until 2025, and some of those that just didn't quite make their lists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for another episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge! In this wrap up for the year, Chris and Jen talk the year that's been, highlights for what they have been playing and we have a fantastic chat with Australian Game designer, Karl Lange! With his smash hit Octocube taking the world by storm, it was an absolute privillage to chat with someone who appraches game design in a really unique way. Want to find out more... You'll have to listen! If you would like more information about Melbourne Meeples you can find us at:Website: meeples.org.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournemeeplesEmail: [email protected] Copywrite Autorithy: L1DGOMJPYVQIBM1HP, SOGKOG1IXTMJ46J8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for another episode fo the Friendly Meeples Lounge! On this episode, Jen and Chris wrap up Melbourne Games week, chatting aobut the Big Game Night Out at Fed Square and Jen's first time at PAX. There were so many new games experienced, so many wonderful experiences, you'll just have to tune in and listen to find out all the exciting things going on for Board Gamers in Melbourne!If you would like more information about Melbourne Meeples you can find us at:Website: meeples.org.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournemeeplesEmail: [email protected] Copywrite Autorithy: L1DGOMJPYVQIBM1HP, SOGKOG1IXTMJ46J8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our next episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge is here, and it's a cracker! Jen, Chris and Stu are joined in conversation by Ryan Boucher, the designer of the Gen Con hit Timber Town and let's just say we get pretty deep into the game's journey from concept to the successful international release that we're all playing!We also chat about Vantage and Dominant Species plus a handful of other games, including Stationfall again, if only because Chris can't shut up about it. Make sure you're subscribed via your favourite podcast app to get it as soon as it lands.If you would like more information about Melbourne Meeples you can find us at:Website: meeples.org.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournemeeplesEmail: [email protected] Copywrite Autorithy: L1DGOMJPYVQIBM1HP, SOGKOG1IXTMJ46J8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for another episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge! Join Jen, Chris and Stu as we dive deep and get sticky about our favourite cheese game, Froamge! It's been a while, so our 'What we've play list is a little longer than usual, but definitely some surprise wins and unexpected gems. Which games? You'll have to listen and find out. We also touch on the topic of extra long games and our thoughts about their space in the board game world. If you would like more information about Melbourne Meeples you can find us at:Website: meeples.org.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournemeeplesEmail: [email protected] Copywrite Autorithy: L1DGOMJPYVQIBM1HP, SOGKOG1IXTMJ46J8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for another episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge! Join Jen and Chris as we ask what’s in a name and how different game names float our boats or sink our ships! The intrepid duo dig deeper into the newly renamed Quacks which has left Quedlinburg and wandered off… where exactly? Listen in for more!If you would like more information about Melbourne Meeples you can find us at:Website: meeples.org.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournemeeplesEmail: [email protected] Copywrite Autorithy: L1DGOMJPYVQIBM1HP, SOGKOG1IXTMJ46J8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for another episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge! Join Jen, Chris and Stuart as they welcome in Season 3! Wow, how time flies when you're having fun playing games. Christmas break gave us all plenty of time to try out some new ones, explore an awesome 2 player game that has really been taking off and look at what is coming across the next 12 months.We spent some time sharing with each other games that we want to share, that we think the others haven't yet played, and maybe offer some hints for games that will be highlighted in futuer.If you would like more information about Melbourne Meeples you can find us at:Website: meeples.org.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournemeeplesEmail: [email protected] Copywrite Autorithy: L1DGOMJPYVQIBM1HP, SOGKOG1IXTMJ46J8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And now for another episode of the Friendly Meeples Lounge! Join Chris and Stuart as they explore their shelves of shame and discuss their top ten games that they desperately want to get to the table but for various reasons, and despite being great games, it's tough to get them played!Merry Christmas everyone, and hope this inspires you to get some of your own neglected boxes off the shelves over the holidays and give them some love! See you in 2025.If you would like more information about Melbourne Meeples you can find us at:Website: meeples.org.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournemeeplesEmail: [email protected] Copywrite Autorithy: L1DGOMJPYVQIBM1HP, SOGKOG1IXTMJ46J8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.