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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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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May 5, 2026
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 1, 2026
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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Apr 28, 2026
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 24, 2026
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.
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Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
57 min
Peter has a new model that breaks down ALL OF BOARD GAME DESIGN!
NOTE: Peter consistently uses "ergonomics" wrong in this episode! Ergonomics is the *reduction* of work; when he says he 'reduces ergonomics' that should be increases ergonomics (or reduces work). Sorry!
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Email: funproblemspodcast@gmail.com
Big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!