Today we talk about Game State; how and when to track it, and how to consider it's use in game design. funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about Game State; how and when to track it, and how to consider it's use in game design. <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#27 - Game State

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Today we talk about the difference between kids games and kid friendly games, and the dos and don'ts for both!Breakout Con: https://breakoutcon.com/ If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about the difference between kids games and kid friendly games, and the dos and don'ts for both! Breakout Con: <a href="https://breakoutcon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://breakoutcon.com/</a> If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#26 Kids Games and Kid Friendly Games

Today we talk about the design and development of Peters recent time travel abstract strategy hit "That time you killed me".If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about the design and development of Peters recent time travel abstract strategy hit "That time you killed me". If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#25 That Time You Killed Me Design Diary

Alex Horne

Today we interview Alex Horne about how he designs the tasks in Taskmaster! There are many insights he has that directly apply to game design. If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) Taskmaster clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&amp;t=257s funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we interview Alex Horne about how he designs the tasks in Taskmaster! There are many insights he has that directly apply to game design. If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  Taskmaster clip - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&amp;t=257s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&amp;t=257s</a> <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#24 Alex Horne Interview! The Design of Taskmaster

Today we talk about how Serotonin and Oxytocin work, and how to make designs maximize these feel good chemicals!  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) Taskmaster clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&amp;t=257sDiscord stream server link; https://discord.gg/P584nGEU funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about how Serotonin and Oxytocin work, and how to make designs maximize these feel good chemicals!  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  Taskmaster clip - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&amp;t=257s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgSDcHPgCc&amp;t=257s</a> Discord stream server link; <a href="https://discord.gg/3mTDMFSMhU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/P584nGEU</a> <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#23 Brain Chemistry Part 2

Today we have a very special episode where we play Inhuman Conditions, AJ's favourite game!! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have a very special episode where we play Inhuman Conditions, AJ's favourite game!! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#22 BONUS Inhuman Conditions

Today we talk about how Robotopia was designed and developed, and all the lessons Peter learned along the way!  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.comFacebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about how Robotopia was designed and developed, and all the lessons Peter learned along the way!  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#21 Robotopia Design and Development Lessons

Today we talk about how to generate dopamine, and how it affects us! What we call "fun" is just the release of chemicals in the brain, so let's dig deep today! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Eric Martins BGG post: https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/124590/choice-and-bias-why-new-games-top-bgg-rankingsPeter's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peterchaywardFun Problems Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3MeAJ's sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-knzJeDExmxYs7rpfq7lGYhxuMsBiNxz_X4pRZdrHPY/edit?usp=sharing Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about how to generate dopamine, and how it affects us! What we call "fun" is just the release of chemicals in the brain, so let's dig deep today! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Eric Martins BGG post: <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/124590/choice-and-bias-why-new-games-top-bgg-rankings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/124590/choice-and-bias-why-new-games-top-bgg-rankings</a> Peter's Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/peterchayward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/peterchayward</a> Fun Problems Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me</a> AJ's sources: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-knzJeDExmxYs7rpfq7lGYhxuMsBiNxz_X4pRZdrHPY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-knzJeDExmxYs7rpfq7lGYhxuMsBiNxz_X4pRZdrHPY/edit?usp=sharing</a> Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#20 Brain Chemistry, The Bedrock of Fun (Part 1)

Today we talk about the dichotomy between a games structure, and it's content! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about the dichotomy between a games structure, and it's content! Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#19 Structure VS Content

Board game design is a deep and often challenging pursuit. We explore all aspects of game design and the fun problems (and solutions) that come with it.

Today we talk about Peters new model for creative endeavors IN PERSON! Hook is what catches an audiences interest, craft is the quality of their experience, and spirit is what stays with them afterwards. Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about Peters new model for creative endeavors IN PERSON! Hook is what catches an audiences interest, craft is the quality of their experience, and spirit is what stays with them afterwards. Join us for a deep dive on this exciting new lens! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#18 Hook, Craft, Spirit (Part 2)

#17 Hook, Craft, Spirit (Part 1)

Shannon McDowell

Today we are talking to Shannon McDowell about her experience designing puzzles and escape rooms, and her research on cultural biases in games. Shannon's website: Shannonmcdowell.caThe Con she mentioned: Realityescapecon.comA video on her research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da3aubBtvYUIf you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking to Shannon McDowell about her experience designing puzzles and escape rooms, and her research on cultural biases in games. Shannon's website: <a href="http://Shannonmcdowell.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shannonmcdowell.ca</a> The Con she mentioned: <a href="http://Realityescapecon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Realityescapecon.com</a> A video on her research: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da3aubBtvYU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da3aubBtvYU</a> If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#16 Interview with Shannon McDowell (Puzzle and Escape Room Design)

John Brieger

Today we are talking to John Brieger about his experience developing games and designing solo modes. Developing games takes a strong design and tunes it into a great final game. If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :) funproblemspodcast@gmail.comJohns Website: https://briegercreative.com/ Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking to John Brieger about his experience developing games and designing solo modes. Developing games takes a strong design and tunes it into a great final game.  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Johns Website: <a href="https://briegercreative.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://briegercreative.com/</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fcurator%2F40748469-Fun-Problems%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0iBDkNjrIVgYihR-q7gb1-aPUK6XxXLiL8ux_1OQEQsZsR7Eu1duXgnMM&amp;h=AT1USnaRqsWJmAYwKH-053RhpBdrmN3-kEY-jKD7G7OZ-dtTYHoaLVTeu5G9DebCjm8weGr19XriXeeEiECLQML9eT7Wjd1BiztThC_OVu6wyq-1VXiUsRvrUfsH5oFRCw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT067ik1Q1SFO4WdYr76N3ieuZAeaszlGwKfFW-aq-gzwvTeF41_k_Ht31pszWiC9O23smIiYlrqQVuSaigrGiTXHq4wDFd5zpUpTwxOt-0m77281sPt4YDXLiwpRJ4h_cpy2yEHkAYSzdqWovL7lFcfDrONSm6I1QL50yGfTlZJWacRkx_Z_Cop38RW_8JkeZC2hg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/</a> A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#15 Interview with John Brieger (Developing and solo modes)

Today we are talking about the strengths and weaknesses of the format/medium of board games, when compared to video games, RPGs, movies, etc. There are some areas that board games can take great advantage of, and others that you should be wary of when designing.  Jennifer's Twitter thread; https://twitter.com/Gaohmee/status/1396874873859756032 Peter's Sudoku; http://peterchayward.com/sudoku.htmlIf you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking about the strengths and weaknesses of the format/medium of board games, when compared to video games, RPGs, movies, etc. There are some areas that board games can take great advantage of, and others that you should be wary of when designing.  Jennifer's Twitter thread; <a href="https://twitter.com/Gaohmee/status/1396874873859756032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Gaohmee/status/1396874873859756032</a> Peter's Sudoku; <a href="http://peterchayward.com/sudoku.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://peterchayward.com/sudoku.html</a> If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fcurator%2F40748469-Fun-Problems%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0iBDkNjrIVgYihR-q7gb1-aPUK6XxXLiL8ux_1OQEQsZsR7Eu1duXgnMM&amp;h=AT1USnaRqsWJmAYwKH-053RhpBdrmN3-kEY-jKD7G7OZ-dtTYHoaLVTeu5G9DebCjm8weGr19XriXeeEiECLQML9eT7Wjd1BiztThC_OVu6wyq-1VXiUsRvrUfsH5oFRCw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT067ik1Q1SFO4WdYr76N3ieuZAeaszlGwKfFW-aq-gzwvTeF41_k_Ht31pszWiC9O23smIiYlrqQVuSaigrGiTXHq4wDFd5zpUpTwxOt-0m77281sPt4YDXLiwpRJ4h_cpy2yEHkAYSzdqWovL7lFcfDrONSm6I1QL50yGfTlZJWacRkx_Z_Cop38RW_8JkeZC2hg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/</a> A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#14 Board Game Strengths and Weaknesses (of the medium)

Jeff Fraser

Today we are talking to Jeff Fraser about his experience codesigning Cartouche, and touch on many other topics, such as rule book writing, the psychology of numbers, and more! Cartouche is coming to KS Aug 3, sign up to get notified when it launches here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peterchayward/cartouche You can try Cartouche right now for free on TTS here; https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2545396343  If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  Contact Jeff here; jwfraser.ca funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking to Jeff Fraser about his experience codesigning Cartouche, and touch on many other topics, such as rule book writing, the psychology of numbers, and more! Cartouche is coming to KS Aug 3, sign up to get notified when it launches here; <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peterchayward/cartouche" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peterchayward/cartouche</a> You can try Cartouche right now for free on TTS here; <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2545396343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2545396343 </a> If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  Contact Jeff here; <a href="http://jwfraser.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jwfraser.ca</a> <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fcurator%2F40748469-Fun-Problems%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0iBDkNjrIVgYihR-q7gb1-aPUK6XxXLiL8ux_1OQEQsZsR7Eu1duXgnMM&amp;h=AT1USnaRqsWJmAYwKH-053RhpBdrmN3-kEY-jKD7G7OZ-dtTYHoaLVTeu5G9DebCjm8weGr19XriXeeEiECLQML9eT7Wjd1BiztThC_OVu6wyq-1VXiUsRvrUfsH5oFRCw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT067ik1Q1SFO4WdYr76N3ieuZAeaszlGwKfFW-aq-gzwvTeF41_k_Ht31pszWiC9O23smIiYlrqQVuSaigrGiTXHq4wDFd5zpUpTwxOt-0m77281sPt4YDXLiwpRJ4h_cpy2yEHkAYSzdqWovL7lFcfDrONSm6I1QL50yGfTlZJWacRkx_Z_Cop38RW_8JkeZC2hg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/</a> A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#13 Jeff Fraser Interview (Cartouche, Codesigning and more!)

Today we are talking about how to think about genres from new angles by considering the core of what makes games tick. We hope you enjoy! Cartouche TTS mod - https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=25453963430 Player game - https://youtu.be/N-BbgqOjIqk MDA original - https://users.cs.northwestern.edu/~hunicke/MDA.pdf Extra Credits has a great breakdown of aesthetics and added the "dominance" aesthetic to the original list here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uepAJ-rqJKA If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking about how to think about genres from new angles by considering the core of what makes games tick. We hope you enjoy! Cartouche TTS mod - <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2545396343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2545396343</a> 0 Player game - <a href="https://youtu.be/N-BbgqOjIqk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/N-BbgqOjIqk</a> MDA original - <a href="https://users.cs.northwestern.edu/~hunicke/MDA.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://users.cs.northwestern.edu/~hunicke/MDA.pdf</a> Extra Credits has a great breakdown of aesthetics and added the "dominance" aesthetic to the original list here - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uepAJ-rqJKA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uepAJ-rqJKA</a> If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Steam curator page - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fcurator%2F40748469-Fun-Problems%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0iBDkNjrIVgYihR-q7gb1-aPUK6XxXLiL8ux_1OQEQsZsR7Eu1duXgnMM&amp;h=AT1USnaRqsWJmAYwKH-053RhpBdrmN3-kEY-jKD7G7OZ-dtTYHoaLVTeu5G9DebCjm8weGr19XriXeeEiECLQML9eT7Wjd1BiztThC_OVu6wyq-1VXiUsRvrUfsH5oFRCw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT067ik1Q1SFO4WdYr76N3ieuZAeaszlGwKfFW-aq-gzwvTeF41_k_Ht31pszWiC9O23smIiYlrqQVuSaigrGiTXHq4wDFd5zpUpTwxOt-0m77281sPt4YDXLiwpRJ4h_cpy2yEHkAYSzdqWovL7lFcfDrONSm6I1QL50yGfTlZJWacRkx_Z_Cop38RW_8JkeZC2hg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/</a> A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#12 Fixing BGG (Rethinking Genres)

Today we are talking about how to keep depth in your game without overwhelming players with complexity. We hope you enjoy!Steam curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/Pitch Meeting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAhKOV3nImQNewsletter - https://jellybean.games/funproblems/Toby Macguire in the MCU (AJ's 3 favourite clips) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F91UO9xmwohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR-OSmOgPr4https://youtu.be/p_fm-Cf8qDc?t=469 If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodA big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking about how to keep depth in your game without overwhelming players with complexity. We hope you enjoy! Steam curator page - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fcurator%2F40748469-Fun-Problems%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0iBDkNjrIVgYihR-q7gb1-aPUK6XxXLiL8ux_1OQEQsZsR7Eu1duXgnMM&amp;h=AT1USnaRqsWJmAYwKH-053RhpBdrmN3-kEY-jKD7G7OZ-dtTYHoaLVTeu5G9DebCjm8weGr19XriXeeEiECLQML9eT7Wjd1BiztThC_OVu6wyq-1VXiUsRvrUfsH5oFRCw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT067ik1Q1SFO4WdYr76N3ieuZAeaszlGwKfFW-aq-gzwvTeF41_k_Ht31pszWiC9O23smIiYlrqQVuSaigrGiTXHq4wDFd5zpUpTwxOt-0m77281sPt4YDXLiwpRJ4h_cpy2yEHkAYSzdqWovL7lFcfDrONSm6I1QL50yGfTlZJWacRkx_Z_Cop38RW_8JkeZC2hg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/cur.../40748469-Fun-Problems/</a> Pitch Meeting - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAhKOV3nImQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAhKOV3nImQ</a> Newsletter - <a href="https://jellybean.games/funproblems/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jellybean.games/funproblems/</a> Toby Macguire in the MCU (AJ's 3 favourite clips) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F91UO9xmwo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F91UO9xmwo</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR-OSmOgPr4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR-OSmOgPr4</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/p_fm-Cf8qDc?t=469" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/p_fm-Cf8qDc?t=469</a> If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song! See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

# 11 Elegance and Cognitive Load

Today we are talking about naming games. Specifically we work through naming an upcoming title! This is a bonus episode so it's a bit shorter and won't follow our usual format. We hope you enjoy! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodA big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking about naming games. Specifically we work through naming an upcoming title! This is a bonus episode so it's a bit shorter and won't follow our usual format. We hope you enjoy! If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#10 - BONUS Game Names

Today we are talking about onramping; how to get new players into playing and having fun as easily and quickly as possible. Our topics include everything from scenario design to rulebooks to component design and more!Jeff Fraser - jwfraser.ca If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPodA big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking about onramping; how to get new players into playing and having fun as easily and quickly as possible. Our topics include everything from scenario design to rulebooks to component design and more! Jeff Fraser - <a href="http://jwfraser.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jwfraser.ca</a> If you want to ask us a fun question, or contact us for any other reason send us a message to the email below. :)  <a href="mailto:funproblemspodcast@gmail.com">funproblemspodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

#9 - Onramping (Designing for the first play)

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