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.

Episodes

2 days ago

48 min

We talk about complexity, economies, decision-making, and spatial elements in your games.
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

2 days ago

48 min

4 days ago

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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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

4 days ago

38 min

6 days ago

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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6 days ago

1 hr 54 min

Aug 18, 2026

1 hr 36 min

With special guest Alex Cutler, we talk about party games!
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Aug 18, 2026

1 hr 36 min

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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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

Aug 12, 2026

1 hr 34 min

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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Jun 26, 2026

3 hr 11 min

May 5, 2026

55 min

This is part of a series where we explore the game design blog written by Daniel Piechnick.
Mathew Dunstan
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May 5, 2026

55 min

May 1, 2026

1 hr 15 min

Grab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including careers in board games.
The Bits Podcast with Peter
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Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

May 1, 2026

1 hr 15 min

Apr 28, 2026

37 min

This is part of a series where we explore the game design blog https://daniel.games/ written by Daniel Piechnick.
 
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Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

Apr 28, 2026

37 min

Apr 24, 2026

57 min

Grab Bag episode! We go through a bunch of smaller topics, including development and how to make your game less fragile.
Discord: https://discord.gg/BjerXtQ3Me
Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!

Apr 24, 2026

57 min

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