Fun Problems

#10 - BONUS Game Names

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.

#9 - Onramping (Designing for the first play)

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.

#8 - Board Game Terminology (Part 3)

Join us for an in depth conversation on game design! Today we are talking about board game terms; what they mean, and why they are important and useful. 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.

#7 - Board Game Terminology (Part 2)

Join us for an in depth conversation on game design! Today we are talking about board game terms; what they mean, and why they are important and useful. Extra Creditshttps://www.youtube.com/user/ExtraCreditzMechanics, Dynamics, Aestheticshttps://users.cs.northwestern.edu/~hunicke/pubs/MDA.pdfThe Characteristics of Gameshttps://amzn.to/3v3zc56If 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.

#6 - Board Game Terminology (Part 1)

Join us for an in depth conversation on game design! Today we are talking about board game terms; what they mean, and why they are important and useful. Peter's talk on the "shape" of the game:https://genesisoflegend.podbean.com/e/episode-181-the-shape-of-your-game/Peter's talk on "blind/cold" playtesting:https://boardgamedesignlab.com/the-secret-sauce-of-game-design-with-peter-c-hayward/Output/Input Randomness thread:https://twitter.com/peterchayward/status/1140663740804861952?s=20The thread Peter referenced about verb based design: https://twitter.com/coilingoracle/status/1237931019153674240 Here are all the books we referenced:1984: https://amzn.to/3sNJh4zThe Princess Bride: https://amzn.to/3dRvGVHFifth Business: https://amzn.to/3dP1sTcThe Uploaded: https://amzn.to/2QUUMtHS.: https://www.amazon.ca/S-Doug-Dorst/dp/0316201642If 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.

#5 - Community Submitted Pitches/Hooks

Join us for an in depth conversation on game design! Today we are talking about "elevator pitches" that members of the community have sent in. What they get right and where they can improve. 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.

#4 - Design Space

Join us for an in depth conversation on 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. :) funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter: @FunProblemsPod Noah "Angels" clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbkjkJzREd4 A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#3 - Common Mistakes New Designers Make (Part 2)

Join us for an in depth conversation on 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. :) funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Sen-Foong Lim's talk on feedback. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XW73yLRU14 A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#2 - Common Mistakes New Designers Make (Part 1)

Join us for an in depth conversation on game design! Here is our email. Send us your hooks to review, ask us a fun question, or email us if you are just feeling a little lonely. :) funproblemspodcast@gmail.com Shut up and sit down playing a megagame; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN71v9H_gg8 Shut up and sit down; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86pIbGeBJPQ Board Game Design Lab featuring Peter talking about the two types of co-ops (It’s a must listen to!-AJ) https://www.boardgamedesignlab.com/the-two-types-of-cooperative-games-with-peter-hayward/ So Very Wrong about Games (A.J.’s favourite board game reviewers) https://www.stitcher.com/show/so-very-wrong-about-games A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#1 - Ideas

Join us for an in depth conversation on game design! Today we discuss the inception of board games. What the advantages are of different starting points and what pitfalls to watch out for. We also touch on designing board games as a product, designing for early prototyping and how to know if your game is going in the right direction. A.J.’s talk on why your (Good) game won’t sell; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXxCIUiSMJk&t=37s Kevin Wilson IP games; https://twitter.com/KevinWilson42/status/999170580929802240?s=20 Disney imagineering talk; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX0Dw-RL_EU We would love to hear from you! Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and email us your questions and comments! A big thanks to Eduard Matei for our theme song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.