Fun Problems
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.
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17 hours ago
17 hours ago
1 hr 11 min
Grab Bag episode! We talk about so many things, including: which games will still be around in a century, the donkey problem, learning curves, game arc, and why/when to add downsides to your actions!
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
6 days ago
6 days ago
1 hr 34 min
Today we talk about so many things, including: calculations, decisions, NON-decisions, drive vs friction, atomic actions, time equity, hooks, and offloading rules to components!
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7 days ago
7 days ago
1 hr 24 min
How do you come up with UNLIMITED IDEAS for your games? Tune in and we'll tell you!
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Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
1 hr 20 min
Nick Murray and Kyle Spackman explain what Bitewing is looking for, and go through many examples of published games that would be a great fit. Tune in to see if you have a game Bitewing is looking to publish!
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Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
48 min
We talk about complexity, economies, decision-making, and spatial elements in your games.
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Aug 22, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
38 min
Grab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including why we won't design certain ideas.
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Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
1 hr 54 min
Peter C. Hayward and special guest Joe Wiggins explore what makes an effective sell sheet, providing feedback on listener-submitted examples. Throughout the discussion, they offer actionable advice on how to improve clarity, visual hierarchy, and focus in order to capture the interest of potential publishers.
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Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
1 hr 36 min
With special guest Alex Cutler, we talk about party games!
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Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
1 hr 34 min
With special guest Alex Cutler, we talk about ludonarrative assonance: making your game's mechanics match the theme, and vice-versa!
Grab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including careers in board games.
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Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
3 hr 11 min
A bonus episode of Fun Problems, featuring an indepth interview by the YouTuber Neon Gorilla.
Originally found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VTo5DiRaTVY?si=XAK_pAzr1gwwn4iY
Rolling Deep live on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitewinggamesnick/rolling-deep-and-eureka-dice-adventure-roguelike-and-campaign
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