Reed Mascola

Reed Mascola jumps on to talk about his game Vigilante, how he designed individual goals for each character in a social deduction game, and why fog is the best super power.

Reed Mascola jumps on to talk about his game Vigilante, how he designed individual goals for each character in a social deduction game, and why fog is the best super power.

#164 - Reed Mascola

Chris Anderson

I get to chat with Chris Anderson from The Board Game Workshop. He tells us about the 2021 contest (and how you can get feedback on top of feedback on top of feedback), as well as how he got into board games, and why he loves Buttonshy games.

I get to chat with Chris Anderson from The Board Game Workshop. He tells us about the 2021 contest (and how you can get feedback on top of feedback on top of feedback), as well as how he got into board games, and why he loves Buttonshy games.

#163 - Chris Anderson

I get Joe Slack back on the show to:  Give us an update on Relics of Rajavijara on manufacturing and fulfillment Tell us about his new book The Board Game Designer’s Guide to Working in the Industry and his thoughts on when we can get back to board game events 

I get Joe Slack back on the show to: <ul> <li>Give us an update on Relics of Rajavijara on manufacturing and fulfillment</li> <li>Tell us about his new book The Board Game Designer’s Guide to Working in the Industry</li> <li>and his thoughts on when we can get back to board game events</li> </ul>

#162 - Joe Slack Update 

Andrew Kuplic

I get to chat with Andrew Kuplic from Flame Point Games about launching the 2nd edition of #MagicalUnicornQuest on Kickstarter.

I get to chat with Andrew Kuplic from <a href="http://flamepointgames.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flame Point Games</a> about launching the 2nd edition of #MagicalUnicornQuest on Kickstarter.

#161 - Andrew Kuplic

Darren Terpestra

Darren Terpestra comes back onto the podcast to give us an update on his game Ignite as well as a Game Design Mastery Course.

Darren Terpestra comes back onto the podcast to give us an update on his game Ignite as well as a Game Design Mastery Course.

#160 - Darren Terpestra Update & Game Design Mastery Course

Harrison Brooks

I chat with Harrison Brooks who designed EleavtorUp.  He's 17 years old so we talk about the challenges and benefits of designing games while you're 17 He believes in screen-free time And we get into Lego 

I chat with Harrison Brooks who designed EleavtorUp. <ul> <li>He's 17 years old so we talk about the challenges and benefits of designing games while you're 17</li> <li>He believes in screen-free time</li> <li>And we get into Lego</li> </ul>

#159 - Harrison Brooks

Josh Bakken

Today we try something new. Matthew Stockton interviews Josh Bakken. We get into ZU Tiles: Hime, trading card games like Magic the Gathering, and the top 5 anime &amp; manga recommendations.

Today we try something new. Matthew Stockton interviews Josh Bakken. We get into <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266381/zu-tiles-hime" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZU Tiles: Hime</a>, trading card games like Magic the Gathering, and the top 5 anime &amp; manga recommendations.

#158 - Josh Bakken

John D'Angelo designed Runelords based on the book series by David Farland. We get into intellectual property, royalties, and of course espresso. ☕

John D'Angelo designed Runelords based on the book series by David Farland. We get into intellectual property, royalties, and of course espresso. ☕

#157 - John D'Angelo

Arif Nezih Savı

I chat with Arif Nezih Savi about his game #Sinners. A game that you either love or hate. We get into:  How do you market a game that's so polarizing? How do you pitch a game where there are no local publishers? And what you should do during a boring movie 

I chat with Arif Nezih Savi about his game #Sinners. A game that you either love or hate. We get into: <ul> <li>How do you market a game that's so polarizing?</li> <li>How do you pitch a game where there are no local publishers?</li> <li>And what you should do during a boring movie</li> </ul>

#156 - Arif Nezih Savı

Grant Lyon

I get to chat with Grant Lyon about:  His  board game reviews His first playtest experience And his game Curmudgeon 

I get to chat with Grant Lyon about: <ul> <li>His <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYXnhsYEOMbiwL5hntcpqonVB1FzYOo57" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> board game reviews</a></li> <li>His first playtest experience</li> <li>And his game <a href="https://www.25thcenturygames.com/store/curmudgeon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curmudgeon</a></li> </ul>

#155 - Grant Lyon

Learn from independent board game designers how they got where they did and what they learned along the way.

What a great podcast to add to my rotation. Patrick keeps it short and focused with questions aimed at practical steps and resources. Just what I like. Helpful information from relatable people in the community.

Focused and practical information. Glad to find this resource.

A lot of indie designers go through similar issues but have unique approaches to solve them. It’s so much fun to listen to everyone’s stories of the process. Patrick really captures the voices that no one else does.

A valuable resource

Indie Board Game Designers

I met Fertessa Allyse at Tabletop Network and got her to share some of her thoughts on a game she just signed. We chat about:  Designing one game for a long time Tabletop Network Emulating (and not stealing) other game ideas  And most importantly: why Scar is the best Disney villain

I met Fertessa Allyse at Tabletop Network and got her to share some of her thoughts on a game she just signed. We chat about: <ul> <li>Designing one game for a long time</li> <li>Tabletop Network</li> <li>Emulating (and not stealing) other game ideas</li> </ul> And most importantly: why Scar is the best Disney villain

#113 - Fertessa Allyse

John Lash

John Lash joins me and shares:  His game Cage Match His direct to Amazon strategy And his favorite martial arts movie 

John Lash joins me and shares: <ol> <li>His game Cage Match</li> <li>His direct to Amazon strategy</li> <li>And his favorite martial arts movie</li> </ol>

#110 - John Lash

Christian Kudahl

Christian Kudahl shares his story about his game Unleash which he recently signed. We talk about:  Finding the one good mechanism in a game The best advice on this show and ace lawyers 

Christian Kudahl shares his story about his game Unleash which he recently signed. We talk about: <ul> <li>Finding the one good mechanism in a game</li> <li>The best advice on this show</li> <li>and ace lawyers</li> </ul>

#106 - Christian Kudahl

Travis D Hill a podcaster, game designer, and rulebook editor; shares his experience getting into the industry. He tells us about his new game Penny Rails and some of the design challenges with train games &amp; with micro (18 card) games.

Travis D Hill a podcaster, game designer, and rulebook editor; shares his experience getting into the industry. He tells us about his new game <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251444/penny-rails" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penny Rails</a> and some of the design challenges with train games &amp; with micro (18 card) games.

#72 - Travis D Hill

Christopher Yoder

Christopher Yoder invented his game Tangl while putting another game back in the box. He shares:  How to enjoy a new hobby while making games How to spend someone else's money on equipment And how to fly a paraglider 

Christopher Yoder invented his game Tangl while putting another game back in the box. He shares: <ol> <li>How to enjoy a new hobby while making games</li> <li>How to spend someone else's money on equipment</li> <li>And how to fly a paraglider</li> </ol>

#98 - Christopher Yoder

Ryan Hoye

Ryan Hoye tells us about his game Icy Dice in the roll &amp; write anthology called Dice &amp; Ink. He shares:  How you can solo playtest in a game design group How a game involving gender can sound wrong to passerbys How to make a semi-coop roll &amp; write. And how princesses can save plumbers 

Ryan Hoye tells us about his game Icy Dice in the roll &amp; write anthology called <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkwellgames/dice-and-ink-a-roll-and-write-anthology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dice &amp; Ink</a>. He shares: <ul> <li>How you can solo playtest in a game design group</li> <li>How a game involving gender can sound wrong to passerbys</li> <li>How to make a semi-coop roll &amp; write.</li> <li>And how princesses can save plumbers</li> </ul>

#93 - Ryan Hoye

Liberty Kifer

I was able to chat to the inspiring Liberty Kifer who talks about:  Her design challenge which led to her first game -  Crystallo Her successful Kickstarter campaign And the ensuing imposter syndrome  We also talk about why Harry Potter is overrated. 😱

I was able to chat to the inspiring Liberty Kifer who talks about: <ul> <li>Her design challenge which led to her first game - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lightheartgames/crystallo-the-award-winning-solitaire-puzzle-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Crystallo</a></li> <li>Her successful Kickstarter campaign</li> <li>And the ensuing imposter syndrome</li> </ul> We also talk about why Harry Potter is overrated. 😱

#91 - Liberty Kifer

Lessons learned from PAX Unplugged. It was the first time I went and learned a lot about selling in person. As well as the first time selling Fry Thief.

Lessons learned from <a href="https://unplugged.paxsite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAX Unplugged</a>. It was the first time I went and learned a lot about selling in person. As well as the first time selling Fry Thief.

PAX Unplugged 2019

Wes Woodbury

Wes Woodbury and I chat about his game Legends of Novus. We also talk about:  The shared fantasy realm Story telling games Creating app based board games and eye-rollders (like a beholder but an eye) 

Wes Woodbury and I chat about his game <a href="https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254415/legends-novus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legends of Novus</a>. We also talk about: <ul> <li>The shared fantasy realm</li> <li>Story telling games</li> <li>Creating app based board games</li> <li>and eye-rollders (like a beholder but an eye)</li> </ul>

#108 - Wes Woodbury

Len Kendall

Len Kendall who designed Western Tropic joins us to tell us about:  Building games from traditional 52 card decks and how to take inspiration without stealing an idea 

Len Kendall who designed <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/288281/western-tropic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western Tropic</a> joins us to tell us about: <ul> <li>Building games from traditional 52 card decks</li> <li>and how to take inspiration without stealing an idea</li> </ul>

#92 - Len Kendall

It's easy to get depressed watching the world turn upside down. I want to share some things you can do to help you with your board game design as well as your mental health.

It's easy to get depressed watching the world turn upside down. I want to share some things you can do to help you with your board game design as well as your mental health.

#121 - Board Game Design & COVID-19

Patrick Engro

I get to chat with the incredibly productive Patrick Engro.  How &amp; why he enters so many games into the Button Shy contests What you can do after (not winning) a contest And what are some differences between games in Japan vs USA 

I get to chat with the incredibly productive Patrick Engro. <ul> <li>How &amp; why he enters so many games into the Button Shy contests</li> <li>What you can do after (not winning) a contest</li> <li>And what are some differences between games in Japan vs USA</li> </ul>

#123 - Patrick Engro

Ryan Langewisch

Ryan Langewisch designed  Tasty Humans in a game jam. Learn about game jams, why you might want to enter one, and how to get noticed after the fact. And as a bonus: what food to eat on the 4th of July (TLDR: all of it).

Ryan Langewisch designed <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tastyhumans/tasty-humans-board-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tasty Humans</a> in a game jam. Learn about game jams, why you might want to enter one, and how to get noticed after the fact. And as a bonus: what food to eat on the 4th of July (TLDR: all of it).

#80 - Ryan Langewisch

Cassie Elle

Cassie Elle is a board game designer, reviewer, and aspiring publisher. She shares:  What she learned from reviewing board games Why she wants to become a board game publisher Why you might want to take a social media hiatus 

Cassie Elle is a board game designer, reviewer, and aspiring publisher. She shares: <ul> <li>What she learned from reviewing board games</li> <li>Why she wants to become a board game publisher</li> <li>Why you might want to take a social media hiatus</li> </ul>

#96 - Cassie Elle

I share my experience at Origins and talk about three main things I did:  Publisher speed dating Testing in the Unpub room Setting up publisher meetings 

I share my experience at Origins and talk about three main things I did: <ol> <li>Publisher speed dating</li> <li>Testing in the Unpub room</li> <li>Setting up publisher meetings</li> </ol>

#81 - Origins Recap

Join Cody and myself as we discuss adding extra details to our games for the Simple Elegance contest from The Game Crafter. I dig into Bank of the Realms and how a recent playtest confirmed my changes. Cody shares a previous game idea he had and how he's going to try to get art for it.

Join Cody and myself as we discuss adding extra details to our games for the <a href="https://www.thegamecrafter.com/contests/simple-elegance-contest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Elegance contest</a> from The Game Crafter. I dig into Bank of the Realms and how a recent playtest confirmed my changes. Cody shares a previous game idea he had and how he's going to try to get art for it.

#74 - Simple Elegance: Variable Player Powers

Sarah Rowan

Sarah Rowan designed and is launching her first game Soothsayer. She talks about:  How to design for a specific group When/if you can use ideas from another culture And what you call a male witch 

Sarah Rowan designed and is launching her first game Soothsayer. She talks about: <ul> <li>How to design for a specific group</li> <li>When/if you can use ideas from another culture</li> <li>And what you call a male witch</li> </ul>

#94 - Sarah Rowan

Nathan Meunier

Nathan Meunier designed  The Blessed Dark, entered it into a contest, and launched it on Kickstarter in just 3 months. Learn how he moves so fast. Specifically:  How to add more restrictions to your games When to start creating art And why Cat Summoning would be the best school of magic. 

Nathan Meunier designed <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nmeunier/the-blessed-dark-a-cult-themed-mint-tin-card-dice-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Blessed Dark</a>, entered it into a contest, and launched it on Kickstarter in just 3 months. Learn how he moves so fast. Specifically: <ul> <li>How to add more restrictions to your games</li> <li>When to start creating art</li> <li>And why Cat Summoning would be the best school of magic.</li> </ul>

#85 - Nathan Meunier

Eric Raué

Eric Raué shares his experience launching Coevorden. We chat about:  Multi-use cards Marketing a town builder And how you can fit playmats in the box! 

Eric Raué shares his experience launching <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255633/town-builder-coevorden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coevorden</a>. We chat about: <ul> <li>Multi-use cards</li> <li>Marketing a town builder</li> <li>And how you can fit playmats in the box!</li> </ul>

#78 - Eric Raué

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