Amusing Meeples

We promise this episode is almost over. We hope you had fun listening to this season of Amusing Meeples. We wish you all a Happy New Year! Play games, design games, listen to people doing both said things with games. CONTENT WARNING: Death by bizarre causes, suffocation, drowning, and maybe a curse or two.

Please continue to listen to this mega episode, we cut into three parts, for easier...digestion. Thank you for listening! CONTENT WARNING: Death by bizarre causes, suffocation, drowning, and maybe a curse or two.

Thank you for listening. Enjoy this ridiculous conversation, split into 3 wonderful episodes. CONTENT WARNING: Death by bizarre causes, suffocation, drowning, and maybe a curse or two.

We talk this episode about creating music with the beep beeps, and the honk honks, and revving all matter of engines. Automobile Orchestra and Action Points, what a concept. Thanks for listening, enjoy the new year! Make some Games!

Today, we have Emily Vincent, designer of the new game, Knitting Circle, a game in the wonderful cozy world of Calico. We talk to her about starting a party, and inviting wonderful guests that might make a difference! Or at least, try out this new Sauerkraut Sponge Cake we came up with. Thank you for listening!

This week, we are honored to have Candice Harris of Board Game Geek on our show. We talk about two very important things in the world, Bjork, and Mushrooms that are 26 feet tall. Thank you for listening to the show, and we hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season, and an amazing New Year.

We draw some lines! We make a game based on it! We hope you like this episode. Amusing Meeples Loves You.

This week we are honored to have Angel Carete, Associate Professor of Finance at Concordia College, to talk about how he integrates board games into his teaching. We also come up with a game with a component name that is, our best, as of this date. Thank you for listening!

This Episode, we are lucky enough to have Dave Beck, designer of Distilled and co-designer of Luthier! Be sure to check out Paverson Games in all their forms! Thanks for listening!

This week, we speak with Abe Burton, co-designer of Luthier! Thank you for listening! We hope you enjoy the episode. We hope you join us on Discord! This episode brought to you by BatMan. Not Batman. BatMan. He's a man full of bats..

So, the title will make sense as soon as you hear the episode. Thanks for listening! Talk at us! or don't. But we are genuinely fun to talk to. Except Jason. Thankfully we don't have a Jason on the podcast.

Thank you for continuing to listen to Amusing Meeples. We hope one day to have one of these ideas become a game that someone else made. That's the point: Watch the effort, and REAP the success! This message brought to you by Capitalism.

This week, we talk about the maintenance costs of a non profit business based on, you guessed it, the collections of a humor writer in the newspaper! He lived in Ohio! Thank your listening, and don't hesitate to reach out to us with a question, or suggestion! amusingmeeples@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! Join us on discord! https://discord.gg/SbMqaEba

This week we have Cullen's sibling, Tanner Wells, Who has a very unique and amazing experience to share. And if you are interested, make sure to check out their website at caravanproductions.org Thank you for listening!

We are lucky enough this week to be speaking with Caroline Black, a wonderful blogger on Board Game Geek, also known as the Dyslexic Gamer. We talk to her this week about a game she's never played, on an interface she's never interfaced with. Join us, and thank you for listening to the show!

This Episode we talk about and create a game based around the Silent Movie era. We also touch on two great games by the designer that joins us today, John DuBois. https://hollandspiele.com/products/heading-forward https://hollandspiele.com/products/striking-flint Thank you for listening! Join our discord! and tell us what you thought about the episode! https://discord.gg/5fXvQR9B

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Today, we take the watery topic of Lake Baikal and try to figure out how to mix hidden roles into that body of water. We are joined by Board Game Reviewer Extraordinare Dan Thurot, from SpaceBiff.com. Be sure to check out our discord, if you would like a sneak peek at guests, as well as other mixtures of topic and mechanisms! https://discord.gg/TZNXCnhx

In this episode, we are honored to have Tony Boydell, designer of Snowdonia, Aleph Null, Alubari, and my personal favorite Guilds of London, on the show. Make sure to check out his blog on BoardGameGeek https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/344/everyone-needs-a-shed and if you're in Europe, check out the Mr. Boydell's Museum of Board Games, a wonderful place to visit in the real world! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/49734/the-museum-of-board-games This episode we talk about dreams, and try to fit a mechanism that doesn't necessarily fit so well into it. We think we did well. What do you think? Thanks for listening! Be sure to join our Discord, and join in on the conversation! https://discord.gg/mg9VtaWX

Our guest this week is Tom Ambrosio, a professor of Political Science, at North Dakota State University. In this episode, we talk in depth, for the most part, about Historical Simulation games, and the importance for them, and their uses. We also blaze through an great idea for a board game based on some random information. Thanks for listening! Please join us on discord! Talk at our electronic faces! https://discord.gg/kAsye2N2

This episode, we are joined by half of the team behind Decision Space. We talk today about creating a game about how a community interacts with a library, as well as some of the things going on, on the Decision Space podcast. Thank you for listening! Want to join the discussion? Join our discord, and ask us things. Give us suggestions for shows, or topics we should cover! https://discord.gg/efMSGndE Thank you as always for listening!

This week, we reskin a game many people know. At the beginning of the episode we have a game where I make Derek guess what game it is (it's one of his favorites). Let us know how annoying it was to listen to that part! Thanks for listening. Keep designing!

This episode we have Kathleen Mercury, and we talk about teaching game design to the young and old, as well as come up with a game based on a song I KNOW you have heard before. Thanks for listening! If you would like to reach out, email us at amusingmeeples@gmail.com

We make a game about a ship! Not just any ship. A cool ship. A sleek ship. Check out all the buttons; I wonder what they do? At least one of them has to lead you to: votesforwomen.com where you can get more information, and preorder Today's Guests' game! One might also lead to our discord server: (I can't find the button, but if you're on Discord, look us up!) Thank you for listening! We hope to hear from you! Please reach out to us on Discord, or at Amusingmeeples@gmail.com

In this episode, we take an awesome B concept and turn into an A+ game idea. That will make more sense after you listen to it. Thanks for listening! Please join us on our Discord server! We like talking to you! Email Us an Idea! Or just let us know you like what you're hearing! amusingmeeples@gmail.com

This episode we mix in a dexterity like game based around a game famous in everywhere but where we live. We pair that with a mechanism as always and are joined by the wonderful Stephen Buonocore, formerly of Stronghold Games, and now part of a new business venture, of which we talk about. Please reach out to us and email us at Amusingmeeples@gmail.com and look for our discord server!

We are back for the third season, and we start with a topic that is universal in knowledge. I mean, you're gonna know it. You're gonna get the references. We aren't just blowing smoke. I could brag about it but I won't. check out the Board Game Design Virtual Summit, hosted by our guest Joe Slack. Listen to advice from designers, and even get to ask them questions! The Board Game Design Course - Virtual Summit 2024 Thanks for listening! Join us on Discord! Search for Amusing Meeples. or email us at amusingmeeples@gmail.com Welcome to Season 3!

Thank you so much for staying with us, week after week of Amusing Meeples. We have reached the end of Season 2, and are already coming up with ideas for the next season. Make sure to email us if you have a thought, or just wanna talk about game design. Enjoy the episode, and stay tuned for the next Season of Amusing Meeples.

This week, Mike Faciane, designer of Triple Scoops, joins us as we work with a mechanism seen a lot in video games, but maybe less in board games. And the topic, well the topic itself is boring, but we jam packed it with excitement. Thank you for listening. We are coming up on the END OF THE SEASON, with only one more episode. Inbetween seasons, we will have small episodes to keep you tantalized. In the meantime, please email us your ideas, tell other people about the show. We shall take over the world one meeple at a time.

This week, our game idea is based around a practice mainly forgotten, and trying to build a game around it, with a mechanism that half fits into the idea. We hope you enjoy this episode.

The Meeples are joined by Matthew Dunstan and they write down the hard maths, and make a game based off a mathmatic principle. This is what all the cool kids are going to be talking about.

We finally come to the end of a marathon of an episode, long enough and with enough content for me to comfortably make it another. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy.

This is a surprising in depth, and incredibly entertaining TWO part episode. I highly hope you enjoy it, because it was one of the best times we had recording an episode.

This week, the Meeples are joined by Phillip Walker Harding. Please enjoy this episode.

This week, Jon Manker of Ion Game Design joins the Meeples and we come up with another idea based off random information. Also, our connections have grown, and by listening, so have yours. The sky is the limit. If you like what you hear, send us an email, or get in touch with us. amusingmeeples AT gmail.com twitter: AT amusingmeeples or Join the Amusing Meeples Discord Server. Join us. We're Lonely.

This week, the Meeples are joined by Amabel Holland, designer of Irish Gauge, Nicaea, Eyelet, and many more. Be sure to them all out at hollandspiele.com Be sure to join us on our discord server for Amusing Meeples. Talk to us, and ask us a question you may have, or give us an idea. Maybe we will feature it on an upcoming episode. Thanks as always for listening. And reading this blurb.

This week, Stefan Alexander joins the Meeples as we flow through the market of glitz and glam once more. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please join our Amusing Meeples discord server, if you would like to ask a question, give an idea, or just say hi. https://discord.gg/f3SPXtPW

This week, the Meeples are joined by Stephen Buonocore, the Podfather of Gaming, as they search for a signal in the skies about a game based around a famous country pop cowboy, and a board game mechanism almost everyone had to look up. We hope you enjoy. If you have an idea for an episode, or would just like to reach out and say hello, email us at amusingmeeples@gmail.com or follow us on twitter @amusingmeeples or Join our Amusing Meeples discord Server. BECOME A MEEPLE.

This episode, Jason Tagmire from Button Shy games talks with the Meeples and we relive some of the old glam and glitz and most likely sloe gin of a bygone era. We come up with a game based on a set of gentleman LARPing their version of the Hangover movie - every day. We hope you enjoy. Make sure to check out Button Shy games and their plethora of wallet sized 18 card games. Contact: Amusingmeeples at gmail.com twitter: at amusing meeples JOIN THE AMUSING MEEPLES DISCORD SERVER. BECOME A MEEPLE.

This week, the Meeples talk with Danny Devine, designer of Sprawlopolis, Topiary, and Kohaku about an idea based around investigating and being able to keep your office open to the public with a landlord breathing down your neck. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please contact us with ideas you have for topics, or mechanisms you would like to hear more about in games. email: amusingmeeples@gmail.com twitter: @amusingmeeples JOIN OUR AMUSING MEEPLES DISCORD SERVER. WE PROMISE NOT TO TALK TO YOU IN ALL CAPS.

This week, the Meeples talk with Dave Beck, designer of the newly released game Distilled, and come up with a idea based around ACTION you might take to save a business. Do you have a SOUND mind in order to play this game? Will this game be heavy or LIGHT? Contact us at: amusingmeeples at gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: at amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples discord Server. Thank you for listening and emailing and responding and making us feel not so lonely. Keep sending those game ideas.

This week, Tony Boydell, designer of Snowdonia, Alubari, and Guilds of London, to name a few, joins the Meeples as we talk through a topic that is very current. We are by no means experts, and didn't want anyone to assume we were. Thank you for listening as always. Email: amusingmeeples at gmail.com Twitter: at amusing meeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord Server.

This week, the Meeples talk with Tucker Smedes of Cardlords, and talk about another idea based on a fairly famous and in some places controversial play. How will we mix in the mechanic? Listen, and tell us how well we did. Contact: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow on twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord Server. Keep the creation going.

This week, the meeples talk with Jason Washburn of Gamelyn Games, and Talon Strikes Studios, about a new mechanism paired with an explorer we all know and love. We also get a incredibly in depth discussion from Jason on designing, and publishing, and how to see the game design problems from both angles. email: Amusingmeeples@gmail.com twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples discord server. We will talk about ALL the games.

Today, the Meeples brainstorm with Lance Myxter of Grey Fox Games, where we get a deep dive into the heart of the actual board game production. Do not be scared away, dear listener. The information contained in this episode may be a hard pill to swallow for some, but crucial advice for anyone who wants to get a board game out there. Contact: amusingmeeples@gmail.com follow on Twitter: @amusingmeeples AND chat with us on our Amusing Meeples Discord Server.

This week, Emma Larkins, designer of Abandon All Artichokes, joins the Meeples, and discusses some brilliant game design. Email: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord Server!

This week, the Meeples talk to Shem Phillips of Garphill Games. If you would like to contact us, please email at: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow us on twitter! @amusingmeeples And join our Amusing Meeples Discord server. Guess what? We talk about board games on that as well. Thanks for listening!

This week, Kathleen Mercury joins the Meeples as we delve into a topic that is on the outskirts of fame, seemingly his whole life. Even the people who are against him are only a general threat. Join us this week on Amusing Meeples with Kathleen Mercury! Contact: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow on twitter: @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord!

This week, the Meeples welcome Justin De Witt from Fireside Games. We talk about existentialism, we talk about design, we talk about damn near everything. It was a high stakes debate based on a great idea from an unlikely source - pop music. Are you tantalized yet? Have your eardrums and canals started asking for more? Enjoy! To contact us, email: amusingmeeples@gmail.com Follow us on twitter! @amusingmeeples Join our Amusing Meeples Discord! Thanks for listening!