Owner
Village Meeple Board Game Cafe
Jess Hamlet is the owner of Village Meeple Board Game Cafe and co-owner of The Rolling Meeple Food Trailer in Springfield, MO. Jess is a graduate from Missouri State University with her Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Jess has always been an avid board gamer from childhood to adulthood. Board games have helped form strong bonds between her family, as well as start new friendships.
Board games are so integral to Jess’s lifestyle she opened her very own board game cafe where everyone is welcome to come explore the art of board games. She can now show others how important board games are to keep your brain sharp and forge strong relationships. Jess runs her businesses with the mission statement of "Village Meeple champions the growth of in-person gaming, educational encounters, and table-top adventure in the community. Our staff steers this village with humor and radical kindness."