Organizing Our Board Game Collection! | New Custom Shelves

[@MarinaS341]

So comforting to watch organization videos 😂 fantastic investment! I look forward to the day I’m in a house and can create a whole nook for my games

[@tyleryoung3158]

NOW you have to get one of those cool bookshelf ladders and do a Belle from Beauty and the Beast shot with those beauties! Also, that tree looks like a Todd to me.

[@FostertheMeeple]

That was the original plan! Not sure if we will, but if we do, I oh know we’ll pull that off

[@ahemi0520]

"I've been attacked by the things I love the most" lol

[@FostertheMeeple]

Hahah yea that was a great line

[@chocklad9]

It looks very nice! I do try to organize by size box and “families” but my number one criteria is number of players. It’s so helpful when I have to pick a game and go to the shelves that match the number of players, so easy and practical. Before that I would forget a game could fit 5,6 or 7 players, for example. And, mainly when my friends come I tell them which shelves they can look and choose from.

[@FostertheMeeple]

That’s a great idea!! It’s primarily just Jamie and I playing at 2p though so we rarely need to figure out player count restraints

[@MarinaS341]

Jamie’s adventures off screen are amazing 😂❤

[@FostertheMeeple]

Hahah glad you enjoyed that part

[@balbright]

FYI, it may not matter to you, but the L-shaped shelf pins are designed to hang down, not up. that way as the weight of the shelf pushes down, the L bracket is pushed out against the wall the the bookcase, which also makes the shelf snug and less likely to slide off. The small holes at the end of the "L" is actually designed for a small set screw to prevent the shelfs from slipping forward if they are too loose as well. with them installed upside down, overtime, the weight of the shelves may bend them down and there is a slight potential of the shelf no longer supporting it's weight....

[@robertaustin6302]

Man, it’s impossible not to love y’all. I just watched Jamie hang shelves and talk games for an hour and a half and was here for all of it. Stoked on those new shelves! They’re beautiful! 😍

[@FostertheMeeple]

Awww thanks so much for the kind words!! We appreciate it for sure!

[@bartolllomeo]

Omg this is something I need for my board games in my office! Saving the video to show something to the carpenter lol :D. I find those videos so relaxing, thanks!

[@Loopymay]

The judgment of the animals was awesome to see. Just lurking and judging.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Literally always haha

[@keithbarry29]

I just redid mine as well! I love those shelves.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!

[@brynnhardwick7623]

May I just say that we all knew you guys had amazing taste in board games, but Jamie: your taste in decor is equally as fantastic

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!!!

[@hamburglar919]

That tree really looks like a Thomas T. Trunkerton III to me.

[@FostertheMeeple]

LOL

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

So pretty, and there was never any stopping FtM

[@H2G24life]

Love the small game shelf, fits our room so perfecrlty. I suggest because its so much busier of shelves one trend in books to to sort by colour. Also for the top for reach/visablility maybe have some favorite big box games facing out on display. OR what I do with skinny books on a deep shelf is cut cardboard into strips that fit a few layers high so they cant get pushed back and sit in the front of the shelf'

[@ConDar2417]

I rarely ever leave comments anywhere on the Internet, but I just felt the need to do so this time. 😅 I really enjoy your guys' channel and there's just something about you two that is enjoyable and relaxing. Every time i watch a video, I'm always finding similarities between mine and Jamie's personalities or similar interests 😂 , and that just makes me enjoy your content even more. That's actually what made me feel the need to finally leave a comment today (Bang bang boom!😄). 🤗 I know that there are times when I can be a little too much, and I see the same look on Jeff's face that I see on my husband's. 🤭🙈😂 I appreciate the work you both do and am glad that you're sharing your love of games with everyone. 💚

[@FostertheMeeple]

Appreciate you taking the time to write this! Thanks so much for the kindness

[@efout89]

I was so excited for this video and it did not disappoint! For the first time ever I was happy with an airport delay so I could watch. Loved this video and the shelves look amazing! Can't wait to see the reorg downstairs, maybe instead of a shelf you can have an entire section of opportunity 😂

[@FostertheMeeple]

“The room of opportunity” has a nice ring to it

[@GKEK]

I have shelf envy.

[@TjTommytj]

I think this is the first time I've seen Jeff without a hat on. I'm still processing. It's a similar feeling to when you would see a teacher out of school, and you can't quite process it.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Hahahah the hatless form of me does exist.

[@JustMeCyn]

This video was so satisfying cause it was like watching myself organize lol. All you guys need are those old library lights over each section and it would look like a classic game store ❤

[@FostertheMeeple]

We might look into doing that!

[@kimoro9643]

love it!! I would just turn some of the games on the top little shelf forward facing to fill it up :) can’t wait for the basement re-org!! ❤

[@FostertheMeeple]

I’m sure it’ll be filled soon! ;)

[@jamessmith1274]

Gosh it looks so good!!! Was this room like a foyer before? Everything looks so good! The color of the shelves 😍 also love that window for natural lighting! The way the game are fitting so perfect. Wow. Could not love this anymore for you both! Jamie is the master at organizing and making it look so good!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Just a side room next to the living room! Kinda of like, a sitting room? I don’t even know

[@jamessmith1274]

@@FostertheMeeple it worked out perfect location wise! So smart!

[@jamessmith1274]

Make me think in my own house where I could add shelves😍

[@hermesnoel]

The shelves look great, but I was really only here for Jeff's glasses.

[@FostertheMeeple]

HAHAHAHAHAHA.

[@lukeparnell]

The most beautiful shelves ever. Put the top small boxes on the edge so you can see them

[@FostertheMeeple]

Good idea!

[@timboslice9299]

Love how it looks guys! Super jealous but enjoy! :)

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!!

[@dominiquebelanger1828]

Love these videos. Great work. Love these shelves.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thanks so much!

[@brianb5145]

You should name your tree Felix. (Beautiful shelves, BTW.)

[@bkwestman22]

Love the shelves!! Looks like you'll need to get the larger sized box for Architects that matches Wayfarers - they do have one! And, we are also hooked on Hooky!

[@ncreson]

Now i wanna see the downstairs games and how much is left, hahaha

[@FostertheMeeple]

That’ll be coming!

[@haweissy]

Lid lift on Vinhos is a thing...there's so much in that box especially after you punch it and organize it. If you find a way to not have that, share your secret!! 😁

[@FostertheMeeple]

DANGIT! So annoying

[@haweissy]

@@FostertheMeeple definitely! Ours has about a quarter to half inch lift 😳

[@sdpam3463]

What an awesome room! 👍

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!! We agree :)

[@SPasley22]

Great video. Almost makes me want to finish organizing my new shelves.. almost 😅 I think the tree looks like a "Spike". As Ducky would say, "You are a spike tail so we will call you Spike". 🦕 🦖

[@FostertheMeeple]

Love that!

[@heathercaswell]

That was such a peaceful video! In terms of small box card games for the shelf we recommend Skull King! It’s a fast trick taking game that ramps up with 10 rounds! There are tons of additional rules to make it harder too!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Oh we LOVE skull king!!

[@pincao]

Nice job ! Looks great.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!

[@chaosinthechasm]

The tree looks like an Ernesto. The smaller branch part thing I would name Tree-bert, because of obvious

[@FostertheMeeple]

Love that

[@nicolek6145]

Loved the vid, btw!

[@natrc4593]

This was relaxing to watch 😄 the games look great on the new shelves!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thanks so much!

[@Mimi-ca]

Those shelves look so good!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!

[@angelrains1198]

The shelves look great!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!

[@frankharris9744]

do you ever forget where games are or do you have a detailed outline of where to go if you want to find a game?

[@FostertheMeeple]

I mean yea sometimes! But not very often honestly. More so with the small box stuff than anything

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

Can we name the tree Walter? Walter loves water and sunlight.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Lol I love Walter

[@jamesbrazeal3847]

@@FostertheMeeple I have a Basil plant named Steve.

[@FridayNightGamesYT]

This was like an incredibly complex solo game and at one point the game decided to stab you in the heart.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Hahah that’s a perfect way to put it

[@ajcrosby87]

Love these organizing videos. The shelves look great! Where is your Final Girl shelf?? Or are they permanently on display for your videos?

[@FostertheMeeple]

They’re down in the studio!

[@bigfro77]

Love Love Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

Thank you!

[@michaelcavagna1106]

Plant should be Mr. Miyagi

[@ConDar2417]

Not sure if your plant found a name yet, but what about Einstein or Esmeralda? No, idky they both start with E. 😄 Just the first names in my head. 🤷‍♀️

[@FostertheMeeple]

Ohhhhh I like Einstein!

[@DontNickMe]

Why do you store them in vertical position? I get itchy thinking about all the inside contents falling to one side and becoming a mess. The covers are already popping off on half the games. I've always stored them flat position. Great color choice of shelves! I think you had the push pins the wrong way though. I've always done them in down position.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Storing them flat when you have this many on a stack can be annoying to remove / place them back. Most of the lid lift you see are actually games that just come like that out of the shrink (Vinhos). We’ve never really had an issue with inside contents being an utter mess. And even if it is, it’s all getting placed out on the table anyway!

[@ChristinaPlans]

I LOVE this! I hope my future game room likes like this! Is this in your new house/place??

[@FostertheMeeple]

Yep! It was an off room next to our living room we didn’t know what to do with

[@julibarnett3151]

Just had a question is there a reason you don't put expansions in the base game set? Love the shelves they look beautiful!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

No reason honestly! Never even thought or considered it.

[@alexandralee5300]

Can we see how downstairs looks now? I'm so curious!!

[@FostertheMeeple]

I'll do a separate video for that!! It needs to be re-organized now haha

[@Emroe1104]

would love a video dedicated to devir games!

[@FostertheMeeple]

That is a great idea, we have so many!

[@someyoutuber7096]

What is that little Unmatched box on top of Deadpool and Bruce Lee?

[@FostertheMeeple]

It's The Brothers Murph set! It was part of their Kickstarter a few years ago :)

[@jennymartin2278]

The new shelves look great! I do have one question...If you both hate all creatures big and small, why do you keep it? 😂

[@FostertheMeeple]

GREAT question. Ask that to Jamie

[@Emily_VT]

Can I play board games with Juno now?

[@FostertheMeeple]

Absolutely!! We are still trying to determine what she likes

[@inoutsoccer11]

What kind of tree is (insert tree name)?

[@FostertheMeeple]

I gotta be honest, I have no idea haha

[@lukepickles5099]

Saving this video for when people say a kallex is the best way to store games… Out of interest, why decision was made to store vertically rather than horizontal?

[@FostertheMeeple]

It too hard to grab them when horizontal! We’ve tried that before and always end up dropping games on the floor haha

[@lukepickles5099]

@@FostertheMeeple valid! Haha and when the shelves are that tall, gotta make it easier on yourselves

[@timjones990]

and I thought I had a lot of games.

[@nicolek6145]

Where is final girl?!

[@FostertheMeeple]

It lives in the studio behind us when we film

[@stevetaylor6290]

I can't help wondering if Jamie talks to herself all the time, or just when she is wearing a mic...

[@FostertheMeeple]

All the time :) haha

[@JetsDuck]

do you guys own both town 66 and town 77 lol?

[@FostertheMeeple]

We sure do! Haha