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It's been a while but we are back with all the latest tabletop news. From profit warnings to big projects being cancelled, tune in to the only tabletop podcast that brings you the stories that really matter.  Headlines CMON Issues Profit Warning https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/13/board-game-crowdfunding-major-cmon-issues-profit-warning-says-losses-could-exceed-2m-for-2024/   https://www.cmon.com/project-status/#crowdfunding    Is Magic losing its sparkle? No of course not.   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58912/wotc-magic-sales-down-q4-full-year-2024   https://giantbrain.co.uk/2024/01/15/news-digest-brainwaves-episode-135/   The Sigils aren't good https://www.rascal.news/wizards-of-the-coast-shutters-sigil-virtual-tabletop-project-lays-off-30-staff/   News GAMA/Origins Award Nominations https://www.originsawards.net/news/announcing-the-48th-annual-origins-awards-finalists   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/12/new-look-origins-awards-has-a-massive-120-nominees-this-year-new-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed/   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59086/the-academy-adventure-gaming-arts-designs-hall-fame-inducts-three   Cardboard Edison award finalists announced  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZLrFoWkt4E4uDjcUYDYvkwAUcjlqkCR/view   As D'Or Award https://www.festivaldesjeux-cannes.com/en/festival-as-d-or-jeu-de-l-annee   https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/03/30/odin-saturday-review/   Stonemaier Games Stockholder Report https://stonemaiergames.com/2024-behind-the-scenes-stakeholder-report-for-stonemaier-games/   Obituaries   Respected boardgame box artist Rodger MacGowan passes https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/171204/rodger-b-macgowan-has-passed-away-at-age-77   GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-recovery-of-rodger-mae-and-steven    Ernie Gygax passes https://www.enworld.org/threads/ernie-gygax-has-passed-away.712080/ Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Tabletop Mentorship Programme https://www.unpub.org/mentorship   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Outro   Nearly 2 decades later, they win again https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/17/almost-two-decades-after-impressing-in-the-childrens-spiel-des-jahres-wild-vikings-has-won-the-japan-boardgame-prize/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Fala Povo! Neste Nordicast vamos resenhar sobre os melhores carteados! Além disso vamos anunciar dois jogos da Grok Games! Programa com a presença de Renato Simões (Geeks N Orcs) e Robert Coelho (Grok Games)! -Conceito de Carteado -Melhor Carteado de Designer Nacional Paulo - Dobro Pixar com a “Promo” dos Incriveis Renato - Pescado Novo Robert - Pot de Vin -Carteado que Ruim ou que Decepcionou Paulo - GAP, Jogo do Aposta Renato - Rebel Princess, Gudetama Robert - Rebel Nox -Carteados que Deveriam ser Lançados no Brasil Paulo - Seas of Strife, The Fox in the Forest, Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard Renato - Livemix, Auf Falscher Faehrte, FTW?! Robert - Fisherman -Top 5 Paulo 1-Seas of Strife 2-Rebel Princess 3-Scout 4-Homem Batata 5-Schotten Totten (se for considerado carteado) Renato 1- Maskmen (3 a 5 jogadores) 2- The Crew 3- Scout 4- 99 5- Lhama Robert 1- Scout 2- Parade 3- Maskmen 4- Seers Catalog 5- The Gang Notícias: https://ludopedia.com.br/leiloes?id_leilao=78558 https://www.playeasy.com.br/mojo.html https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/86713/adventure-chest-e-a-nova-expansao-para-as-ruinas-perdidas-de-arnak https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/86743/awaken-realms-anuncia-edicao-especial-de-agricola https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/86745/proximos-financiamentos-coletivos-de-jogos-de-tabuleiro Brasileiro Pedro Ometto nos finalistas do prêmio Cardboard Edison: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/03/reconstruct-ancient-greek-pottery-decode-an-alien-language-and-watch-your-money-burn-in-real-time-cardboard-edison-nominees-revealed-as-unpublished-games-award-celebrates-10th-year/ Ouça o Ponto de Ação: https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/85917/ponto-de-acao-018-parece-mas-nao-e Camisas do Covil https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqF88z0IkW_AQZmkHbkE7MDlerWBIM9EPt5-UXLDzznXlApQ/viewform Canecas do Covil https://minhacanecastyle.com.br/ Ingressos Covil Con https://www.sympla.com.br/evento/covil-con-2025/2617044 Apoie o Covil pelo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2X22MnKPeLn2fxl-eVnrTA/join Apoie o Covil pelo Apoia.se: https://apoia.se/covildosjogos Jogos de tabuleiro é na Playeasy: https://playeasy.com.br/ Acessórios Realísticos é na Gorilla 3D: https://www.gorilla3d.com.br/ Para mais vídeos, resenhas em texto e para ouvir nosso podcast, acesse: https://covildosjogos.com.br

Fala Povo! Neste Nordicast vamos resenhar sobre os melhores carteados! Além disso vamos anunciar dois jogos da Grok Games! Programa com a presença de Renato Simões (Geeks N Orcs) e Robert Coelho (Grok Games)! -Conceito de Carteado -Melhor Carteado de Designer Nacional Paulo - Dobro Pixar com a “Promo” dos Incriveis Renato - Pescado Novo Robert - Pot de Vin -Carteado que Ruim ou que Decepcionou Paulo - GAP, Jogo do Aposta Renato - Rebel Princess, Gudetama Robert - Rebel Nox -Carteados que Deveriam ser Lançados no Brasil Paulo - Seas of Strife, The Fox in the Forest, Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard Renato - Livemix, Auf Falscher Faehrte, FTW?! Robert - Fisherman -Top 5 Paulo 1-Seas of Strife 2-Rebel Princess 3-Scout 4-Homem Batata 5-Schotten Totten (se for considerado carteado) Renato 1- Maskmen (3 a 5 jogadores) 2- The Crew 3- Scout 4- 99 5- Lhama Robert 1- Scout 2- Parade 3- Maskmen 4- Seers Catalog 5- The Gang Notícias: https://ludopedia.com.br/leiloes?id_leilao=78558 https://www.playeasy.com.br/mojo.html https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/86713/adventure-chest-e-a-nova-expansao-para-as-ruinas-perdidas-de-arnak https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/86743/awaken-realms-anuncia-edicao-especial-de-agricola https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/86745/proximos-financiamentos-coletivos-de-jogos-de-tabuleiro Brasileiro Pedro Ometto nos finalistas do prêmio Cardboard Edison: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/03/reconstruct-ancient-greek-pottery-decode-an-alien-language-and-watch-your-money-burn-in-real-time-cardboard-edison-nominees-revealed-as-unpublished-games-award-celebrates-10th-year/ Ouça o Ponto de Ação: https://ludopedia.com.br/topico/85917/ponto-de-acao-018-parece-mas-nao-e Camisas do Covil https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqF88z0IkW_AQZmkHbkE7MDlerWBIM9EPt5-UXLDzznXlApQ/viewform Canecas do Covil https://minhacanecastyle.com.br/ Ingressos Covil Con https://www.sympla.com.br/evento/covil-con-2025/2617044 Apoie o Covil pelo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2X22MnKPeLn2fxl-eVnrTA/join Apoie o Covil pelo Apoia.se: https://apoia.se/covildosjogos Jogos de tabuleiro é na Playeasy: https://playeasy.com.br/ Acessórios Realísticos é na Gorilla 3D: https://www.gorilla3d.com.br/ Para mais vídeos, resenhas em texto e para ouvir nosso podcast, acesse: https://covildosjogos.com.br

It's the last cast of the year and we have a full team in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop gaming news. From people taking off their masks, to copyright disputes, and awards news. Listen to the only cast to bring you the really important industry news.  Headlines Has Powerboats been taken for a Joyride? Joyride vs Powerboats thread https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3412685/powerboatspowerships-joyride   Geoff Engelstein https://gametek.substack.com/p/copy-paste   Episodes where we have covered plagiarism allegations https://giantbrain.co.uk/2021/03/08/episode-68-kickstarter-conundrums/ https://giantbrain.co.uk/2018/04/29/episode-3-legal-vampires/   Cardboard Edison changes tack https://bsky.app/profile/cardboardedison.bsky.social/post/3lcatxomwp22c https://cardboardedison.com/award   Sandy Petersen wears no mask Sandy's posts Quimbley's response https://www.quimbleys.com/blogs/kickstarter-updates/quimbleys-official-inclusion-statement   Updates   Summit Award for Wargaming winner announced - and Bobby Nunes Memorial Award finalists announced https://sdhist.com/2024-summit-award-land-and-freedom/ https://sdhist.com/2024-bobby-nunes-memorial-award-finalists/   Wyrmwood fires staff  https://www.rascal.news/wyrmwoods-bitter-medicine-is-proving-hard-for-audiences-to-swallow/   Facebook pulls Fort Circle Games ad. Again.  https://bsky.app/profile/fortcircle.bsky.social/post/3lbyybi6hls2s   News   Itch is taken offline by Funko https://www.polygon.com/gaming/492791/itch-io-funko-takedown   Leaf's post to Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42364033   GW enters the FTSE 100 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/01/games-workshop-promoted-ftse-100-quarterly-reshuffle?fbclid=IwY2xjawG5fR9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfpI4qljk5k-fjXOOMOgNiNXzPIQUwHiApvb9oHwY1_zqqmvx12t-fet8Q_aem_h_ZVqr3lvJUDFkDYW9j99w   SUSD becomes a publisher. Sort of  https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/were-partnering-with-play-to-z-to-launch-exciting-new-games/   Hachette becomes distributor for Edition Spielwiese https://www.mojo-nation.com/hachette-boardgames-group-strikes-distribution-deal-with-edition-spielwiese/   Vallejo workers on strike https://www.viaempresa.cat/es/empresa/98-plantilla-acrylicos-vallejo-se-suma-primera-jornada-huelga-indefinida_2206222_102.html   https://www.rascal.news/vallejo-factory-workers-go-on-strike/ Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Spiel des Jahres Funding Programme 2025 https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/foerderprogramm-2025-startet-einreichungen-ab-sofort-moeglich/   https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/foerderprogramm/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Outro   Monopoly Toppling Taxi https://monopoly.fandom.com/wiki/Monopoly_Free_Parking:_The_Toppling_Taxi_Game   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Announcing the annual Top Table Award is always a pleasure and an honour at the same time. Choosing and deciding the order of the top 5 games I reviewed in 2023 is never easy. There usually isn't much between the games and they are all great for their own reasons. So, irrespective of which one won the coveted award, all of the games are worth a closer look. Here goes... Read the full review here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/01/06/top-5-games-of-and-i-reviewed-in-2023-saturday-review/ Useful Links Mycelia review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/08/26/mycelia-saturday-review/ Opening Gambit article: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/08/15/opening-gambit-where-to-begin-in-the-modern-hobby-topic-discussion/ Beyond Solitaire: https://www.beyondsolitaire.net/ Cardboard Edison: https://cardboardedison.com/ Spiel des Jahres award winners and nominees 2023: https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/en/award-winners-2023/ Next Station: London review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/06/17/next-station-london-saturday-review/ Taiwan Night Market review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/12/02/taiwan-night-market-saturday-review/ Akropolis review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/09/09/akropolis-saturday-review/ Sea Salt & Paper review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/07/08/sea-salt-paper-saturday-review/ Enemy Anemone review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/10/14/enemy-anemone-saturday-review/ Intro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Sound Effects: bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2024 BBC Music: "Corporate Documentary" by AShamaluevMusic.Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com Music: "Corporate Motivation" by AShamaluevMusic.Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com Music: "Corporate Ambient" by AShamaluevMusic.Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com Music: "Corporation" by AShamaluevMusic.Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com If you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopgamesblog/message

Iain and Oliver bring you the latest tabletop news from around the world. Upper Deck sues Ravensburger, we speak to the winner of the Cardboard Edison award, UK Games Expo report, and stamps for the Emperor!    Headlines   Upper Deck sues Ravenburger http://upperdeck.com/Corporate/News-And-Events/2023-06-07.aspx?fbclid=IwAR23uaH-lm-nn0wq8fdfjSiF3iic2ckQdBgIkS8e9WLkWdCLH5WPsL0Y2vY   Paul Lesko analysis https://twitter.com/paul_lesko/status/1666487311943495681?s=46&t=v9SXGFVIWqrzDczbh8j44Q   Cardboad Edison Award Winner Announced https://cardboardedison.com/award https://twitter.com/saeru http://diatomsthegame.com http://ludoliminal.com http://instagram.com/ludoliminal https://www.google.com/search?q=diatom+mosaics UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7071393453913366528   Games Expo RPG controversy https://twitter.com/Aryl_Ether/status/1666030601378340864?s=20   Expo response https://twitter.com/UKGamesExpo/status/1666425856657444865?s=20   Updates   United Paizo Workers  https://twitter.com/PaizoWorkers/status/1666236773763280897?s=20   News   Founder of BGA, Greg Isabelli, Leaves https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30848   Zev leaves Wizkids https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54275/zev-shlasinger-parts-ways-wizkids?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   Gamefound partnership https://gamefound.com/blog/post/exclusive-pledge-manager-cooperation-with-renowned-publishers-and-opening-a-new-pledge-manager   Battletech mods removed  https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/battletech/news/battletech-pride-month-zine-bigotry-causes-subreddit-shakeup   Anthology https://prideanthology.itch.io/2023   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   25 June 2023: LGBTQ+ board games afternoon https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-board-games-afternoon-tickets-382449545887   GW and Fascism https://timcolwill.com/40K.html   Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Warhammer Stamps https://shop.royalmail.com/special-stamp-issues/warhammer?iid=SC0623_WHM_HP_01   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

A aquest episodi fem un repàs a com fer una crítica de jocs, quins punts cal valorar, quins es solen deixar de banda i per què pensem que hi ha molt a millorar en general. Webs d’interés: Gametek, el blog de Geoff Engelstein: https://gametek.substack.com Space-biff, el blog de Dan Thurott: http://spacebiff.com/ Cardboard Edison: https://cardboardedison.com (trobareu la seua guia de disseny a Free resources) Recordem que també ens podeu vore (si vore’ns!) a YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/CaselladEixida), on les animacions han estat carrec del gran Nacho Naya (nachonaya.net). Mil gràcies xicon! Amb música de Mamvt, surf instrumental en valencià (https://open.spotify.com/artist/24n4dIehIgk5jSsmsFG6WS) Vos animem a seguir-nos a les xarxes: 🐦 twitter.com/casellaeixida 📸 instagram.com/casellaeixida

Nick Accardi, co-designer and artistic director for The Boys: This Is Going to Hurt, joined me to talk about this game from Dynamite Entertainment. We discussed the intricacies of adapting a licensed property into a board game. Nick talked about how the game doesn't follow the comics exactly, but instead crafts its own plausible story, so players can get immersed in something new. We also discuss set building and prop work because Nick is interested in some of that, and set building was my previous profession. This game follows the comic and not the Amazon TV show. If you are interested in getting your unpublished game judged, check out Cardboard Edison. I am a judge and have been for a few years. I enjoy the process of judging through Cardboard Edison. They're a great pair of people. This is not a paid ad or anything, but they did ask me to mention the award and since I value them as designer friends, I emphatically said yes.

Cardboard Conjecture #127 - The Hype Train with Matthew Legault of Scorpion Masqué In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Matthew Legault of Scorpion Masqué from Montréal, PQ … we have a great conversation about the publishing house, working on upcoming material, some Cardboard Edison talk and some games of late … where Matt discusses Nippon and I chat about Tiny Epic Dungeons.   This is a Hype Train episode where a guest talks about a couple games that have been long forgotten or overlooked and are in need of some love and attention. If you would like to help out and buy a “Coffee”, here's our Ko-fi link: Buy us a Ko-fi   On YouTube : Cardboard Conjecture   On Twitter : BCB - Cardboard Conjecture   On Instagram : BCboardgamers / Cardboard Conjecture   FaceBook community : Bridge City Boardgamers   How to get to our sponsors : Amazing Stories Comics Dragon's Den Games Breakout Escape Rooms and Board Game Lounge

Jason chats with Chris and Suzanne Zinsli of Cardboard Edison

Flatout Games is a board game design collaborative that was founded in 2017 by Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin, and Shawn Stankewich. They are “focused on creating innovative and elegant game experiences” and “love puzzly games with simple rules, high replayability, and great tension and decision-making, typically with low-luck, high-skill euro-style mechanisms.”  As a design collaborative, they have several published designs, including the 2018 Cardboard Edison and LUCI award finalist Point Salad (AEG), Public Market (Talon Strikes Studios), Dollars to Donuts (Crafty Games), Abstract Academy (Crafty Games), Truffle Shuffle (AEG), and TEN (AEG). In early 2019 Flatout Games created The Flatout Games CoLab, allowing the founding members of Flatout Games to team up with established and emerging designers in the board game industry and make games together. The CoLab has published Calico and Cascadia, and is currently working on publishing Verdant. Eric: Point Salad Public Market Dollars to Donuts TEN Calico Cascadia Verdant Patrick Point Salad TEN Calico Cascadia Verdant Verdant Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flatoutgames/verdant Online solo play here: Cascadia: https://cascadiagame.github.io/ Verdant: https://verdantgame.github.io/ Beth Sobel kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bethsobel/river-and-stone-playing-cards  

Today, we put Emma in the spotlight to find out what went into designing her newest game, Abandon All Artichokes, how many cards she actually designed for it, and how the game was almost derailed by an Infinite Potato Problem. SHOW NOTES 5m44s: Magic: The Gathering and the marvelous deckbuilding video game Slay the Spire. Also check out Ludology 198 - Inspired, featuring Slay the Spire's co-designer Anthony Giovannetti. 6m00s: Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, two video games where the player starts in a remote area with very little in the way of equipment, and ends up building a small town. 7m22s: If you want to check out more deck-wreckers, try Xenon Profiteer (one of Gil's personal favorite games), or Fine Sand. 8m39s: Don't let the bean theme throw you off. Bohnanza is one of the best trading games you'll find. 9m15s: Bonnie Pang did the wonderful art for Artichokes. 9m43s: Sushi Go, by Phil Walker-Harding and also published by Gamewright, is an excellent light drafting game. It was good enough to spawn a family of light, charming drafting games.  Phil has mentioned in passing that Sushi Go took many, many tries to get right. Another example of how hard it is to make a good, light game! 11m16s: Emma mentions some other Gamewright titles that fit a similar mold: Go Nuts for Donuts and Qwixx. 15m22s: Emma casually references Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey here. 26m29s: Seth Jaffee's article on balancing game elements and "finding the unit" is still immensely valuable to game designers everywhere. 31m59s: Cardboard Edison's publisher directory is an invaluable resource to game designers looking for a publisher for their prototypes. 48m44s: The incredibly adorable Abandon All Artichokes trailer  and its accompanying how-to-play video.  49m18s: We'll post a link to the design diary in the Ludology forums as soon as it goes online! 55m16s: Emma's first episode. 56m43s: Dominion, the game that popularized deckbuilding as an in-game mechanism.

People have experiences that are hard to explain all the time. But when do they actually reveal a deeper meaning? The game Mysterium plays with the idea of messages from the beyond—something its co-designer, Oleksandr Nevskiy, has reasons for thinking about. And Kathy Kelly, owner of The Paranormal Museum, pulls back the curtain on her approach to the unexplained. Some believe; some don’t.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Kathy Kelly, Oleksandr Nevskiy, Sharon Hurley and LilyAnne Zinsli.Production assistance by James Meyers.Music:Waltz to Death by Sir Cubworth.Zoinks Scoob by R.LUM.R.The Jewel and Me by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.Clobber by Silent Partner.Fresno Alley by Josh Lippi & The Overtimers.Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).Happy Haunts by Aaron Kenny.Cloud Launching by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.Epilog - Ghostpocalypse by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).Distance by Anno Domini Beats.Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Voodoo Like You Do by Huma-Huma.Evil Streets by MK2.Sponsors:Waitress Games, WaitressGames.netFireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comBreaking Games, BreakingGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & LuteSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again GamesJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Neil RobertsASSOCIATES: Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

The game The Networks puts players in the armchairs of TV executives. Designer Gil Hova tells us about the game’s origins and whether or not it’s meant to simulate what’s it’s like to schedule a TV network. And special guest Preston Beckman takes us behind the scenes of NBC’s Must See TV era of the 1990s.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Nat Ives, Preston Beckman and Gil Hova, and Sandy Bondarowicz and James Griffin.Music:tvsnow_01 by xtrgamr is licensed under an Attribution License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/TV OFF SWITCH by StevenBrown is licensed under an Attribution License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Mr. Mealey's Mediocre Machine by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Bongo Madness by Quincas Moreira.Keeping Stuff Together by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Spy Glass by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thought Bubbles by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Split Even by Drake Stafford is licensed under a Attribution License.Westside Chillers by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.Silence for a Film by ann annie.Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Fine Without You (Remix) by Steve Combs is licensed under a Attribution License.government funded weed by Black Ant is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Sponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comBreaking Games, BreakingGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & LuteSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again GamesJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Neil RobertsASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

The island of Sri Lanka built its world-renowned tea industry using the infrastructure of its ruined coffee trade. The game Ceylon, designed by your hosts, went through a similar transformation during its development. In this special bonus episode, we speak with Jayne Broomhead, whose experiences and research deeply informed the game and its design.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Jayne Broomhead.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music:Improbable Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.Did you know? (Curiouser and curiouser) by Fabian Measures is licensed under a Attribution License.Where Was I? by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Blackout & Blue by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License. Based on a work at soundcloud.com/littleglassmen.Teller of the Tales Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.6 Smiley by We Is Shore Dedicated is licensed under a Attribution License.Overthrown (Instrumental Version) by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Based on a work at http://www.joshwoodward.com/.Viville à l'horizon by cuicuitte (feat renoncule) / comme ça is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.First by Text Me Records.Sponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comBreaking Games, BreakingGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & LuteSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again GamesJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Neil RobertsASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

Guillotine is a very silly game about a very somber subject. It’s hard to take it seriously… but that doesn’t mean we can’t try. In this episode, we talk with history professor Dr. Jennifer J. Popiel about some fascinating events of the French Revolution and the lessons it can offer us today, and designer Paul Peterson tells us about how his first original design came together.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Dr. Jennifer J. Popiel and Paul Peterson; Eddie Rodriguez, Megan Cummings, and James Griffin; and Jen and Jim Paccioretti.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music:Doh De Oh Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Guillotine test 02 by Glaneur de sons is licensed under an Attribution License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/La Marsellais by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. Public domain.The Working Day by Ian Alex Mac is licensed under a Attribution License.March of the Spoons Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sex and Death and God by Steve Combs is licensed under a Attribution License.Action by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Magic in the Garden. Written by Rafael Krux.Whiteout by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.Lonesome Liar Dancing Up in the Trees by We Is Shore Dedicated is licensed under a Attribution License.Fairytale Waltz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Hanami Matsuri (花見祭り) by Fabian Measures is licensed under a Attribution License.Parisian by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.No Rocking in the Jazzhands Zone by Peter Gresser is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Sponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comBreaking Games, BreakingGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & LuteSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again GamesJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil RobertsASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

Ian, Tony, and guest host Chris Zinzli (of Cardboard Edison) talk to Dr. Lauren Woolsey, host of the Playability Podcast and professor of astronomy about her foray into the gaming world. You can read up on her work on her website: cgsunit.com She would love to hear from you on twitter: @cgsunit   If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/breakingintoboardgames   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedrogue Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Dan - Publisher - @letimangames Chris - Publisher/Board Game Advocate - @cardboardedison "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org

They say nothing goes according to plan. That was true of the dozens of assassination plots against Adolf Hitler while he led Nazi Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. And it’s also often true of the plots enacted by players in Black Orchestra, the cooperative game inspired by those events. We talk with history writer Nikola Budanovich, who walks us through three real-life plots against Hitler. And game designer Philip duBarry tells us how he questioned whether the game would ever get made.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Philip duBarry, Nikola Budanovic, Jaime Dooling-Perrelli, and Erik Herrington.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music:self-fulfilling prophecy - michael bayer by Lloyd Rodgers is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.sultan cintré by Cuicuitte is licensed under a Attribution License.Talk to me by Loyalty Freak Music is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Sa rumeur remontait l’escalier by cuicuitte (feat renoncule) / comme ça is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Sky 7 : Debauched Dance With The Self by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Geheimnisse des Dritten Reichs by Evil Bear Boris is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Traffic by Kai Engel is licensed under a Attribution License.Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Clover by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.Sponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comBreaking Games, BreakingGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Justin Gibbs, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Loot & LuteSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Thomas Hornemann, Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Karl Lange, Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again GamesJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil RobertsASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

 In this episode Chris, Darrell, and TC talk about spoiler culture, whether it translates to the board game hobby, how consumers & reviewers might avoid it all, and whether we should even really care. All this, plus Darrell dips into the dangerously addictive world of Warhammer, TC goes kayaking, Chris buys a scooter; a return to Fireball Island, Roll for the Galaxy, Crokinole, & The River; the Cardboard Edison Awards & more!

Hostage situations are dark material for a game, but the solo board game Hostage Negotiator puts you in the middle of one of these intense standoffs. We talk with designer and publisher A.J. Porfirio about walking the line on a sensitive topic. And former crisis negotiator Tony D’Aiuto reveals some unexpected things about the tactics that professionals use, as he tells the surprising story of his first time as lead negotiator.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Tony D’Aiuto, A.J. Porfirio, and Linda Durant.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music:Kadupul by Nihilore is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Enjoyable to Know by C. Scott is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Twisted Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Backed Vibes Clean by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Alter - 150bpm by Rafael Archangel is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Week Twenty-five by Ben von Wildenhaus is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Covert Affair Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Landmine by Bankrupt Bakery is licensed under a Attribution License.Check by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Bouncy Gypsy Beats by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Brooke's Dream by Dan LebowitzModulation of the Spirit by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.Sponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward, Justin Gibbs, Robin KaySENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games, Nick ThackerJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay TreatASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

The global fight against infectious diseases has a new tactic called “genetic surveillance.” Dr. Bronwyn MacInnis leads a team of researchers that uses genetic surveillance to halt the spread of deadly microbes. To do it, she and her colleagues openly share information. That kind of collaboration is required of players in Pandemic, in which each player takes on the role of a professional in the field. The game’s designer, Matt Leacock, tells us how the game came together. Removing cubes from a board isn’t a matter of life and death, but combating global contagions is.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Dr. Bronwyn MacInnis, Matt Leacock, Sandy Bondarowicz, and James Griffin.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music:Ambient Bongos by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Endeavour by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Based on a work at betterwithmusic.comPamgaea by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Balkan Gypsy Party by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.A List of Ways to Die by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.And the Pendulum Swings by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.Cheap Suit by Jason Staczek is licensed under a Attribution License.Friction by Nctrnm is licensed under a Attribution License.Under Suspicion by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Naraina by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Cylinder Nine by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Attribution License.Quizitive by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.And So Then by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.Life Is A Game (Instrumental) by Mise Darling is licensed under a Attribution License. Based on a work at http://misenation.comSponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward, Justin Gibbs, Robin KaySENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games, Nick ThackerJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay TreatASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

This time we’re tracking the movements of a killer, as we learn about a key moment in the dark story of Jack the Ripper called “the Double Event.” Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Mark Vogel is our guide. The Ripper’s reign of terror 130 years ago would come to inspire the game Mr. Jack. Its co-designer, Bruno Cathala, tells us how the game was made, and we examine whether or not the game tells the real story of Jack the Ripper. Content warning: If you’re with younger listeners, be warned.Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to Dr. Mark Vogel (markvogel.info), Bruno Cathala, Sheri Ferreira, and Jen Koller.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music:Lupe by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.a3 by Kοκκαλα is licensed under a Attribution License.Bleu by Komiku is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Curiousity by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.A Vital Piece of Music for All Your Soundtrack Needs by Steve Combs is licensed under a Attribution License.Prayers by Gianluca Sgalambro is licensed under a Attribution License.And So Then by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Doobly Doo Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Puzzle Pieces by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Conviction by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.Sponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon.ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. Hayward, Robin Kay, Andrew YoungSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), Calvin Johns, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again Games, Nick ThackerJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay TreatASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Matt Wolfe

On this week’s pip, we catch up with Steven Aramini! Steven is the designer of many games including the ever-popular wallet games Circle the Wagons and Sprawlopolis, as well as 2018 releases Groves, Coin and Crown, and Barker’s Row. Steven is also the designer of the Cardboard Edison winning Animal Kingdoms, an area control card game that is currently tearing up Kickstarter! Steven is one of our very favorite game designers, and today we finally get to touch base with him and ask him some questions about his game design process.We talk about: Meet-ups, contests, left-over mechanics from failed games, agriculture, pyramids, simple games, classic card games, balancing, multiple paths to victory, short and sweet, point salads, Cardboard Edison, collaboration, Sprawlopolis, Circle the Wagons, Animal Kingdoms, Julio Nazario, Coin and Crown, happy accidents, Danny Devine, and making games!Check out the Kickstarter for Animal Kingdoms here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticraptorgames/animal-kingdoms-an-award-winning-game-of-area-cont?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=animal%20kingdoms

Steven Aramini, designer of Animal Kingdoms, discusses how to design an area control game. Animal Kingdoms won the 2018 Cardboard Edison award and is a really clever, card-driven area control game. The post Designing Area Control Games with Steven Aramini appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Steven Aramini, designer of Animal Kingdoms, discusses how to design an area control game. Animal Kingdoms won the 2018 Cardboard Edison award and is a really clever, card-driven area control game. The post Designing Area Control Games with Steven Aramini appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Villa Milagro is a vineyard and winery in western New Jersey. There are green fields with trees along the edges, rolling hills on the horizon, and grape vines in nice neat rows. Chief winemaker Audrey Gambino takes us behind the "dream life" of running the vineyard. Romanticized visions of that job are what led Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games to create Viticulture, the strategic game of winemaking. It turns out that the thing that makes the game different from running a real business is the same thing that makes it pleasant to play. Read a full transcript of this episodeImmersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Special thanks to John Dials, Audrey Gambino, Jamey Stegmaier, Matthias Bonnici, Alison Cardinale, and Jen and Laszlo Koller.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music:Acoustic Guitar #1 by Audionautix. Music by audionautix.com.As I Figure by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.Z Z by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Homeless California by Monplaisir is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.Mai Tai Beach by Little Glass Men is licensed under a Attribution License.And So Then by Lee Rosevere is licensed under a Attribution License.Marty Gots a Plan Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.Bags of Water (Instrumental Version) by Josh Woodward is licensed under a Attribution License.Sponsors:Fireside Games, FiresideGames.comHABA USA Games, HABAusa.comSmirk and Dagger Games, SmirkAndDagger.comVan Ryder Games, VanRyderGames.comFormal Ferret Games, FormalFerretGames.comIndie Boards and Cards, IndieBoardsAndCards.comBrotherwise Games, BrotherwiseGames.comFor sponsorship opportunities, or to send a game to be considered for a future episode, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon:ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. HaywardSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), John du Bois, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again GamesJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Joshua Buergel, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay TreatASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Marcus Howell, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Mike Sette, Matt Wolfe

A good board game design can use the world around us to give players experiences that they might never get a chance to have in real life. But are these games actually true to life, or are they glossing over some things? And how do game designers walk that line? In Immersed, we’ll talk to the people who know what it’s really like. Along the way, we’ll find out what it takes to make a game, from the moment of inspiration all the way to how the finished product is received. Join us in January 2019 as we take you deep inside the world of a game. Read a full transcript of this episode.Immersed is produced by Cardboard Edison.Editing assistance by Eric Booth.Music: Boulevard St Germain by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.For sponsorship opportunities, email suzanne@cardboardedison.com.Cardboard Edison is supported by our patrons on Patreon:ADVISERS: Rob Greanias, Peter C. HaywardSENIOR INVENTORS: Steven Cole (Escape Velocity Games), John du Bois, Chris and Kathy Keane (The Drs. Keane), Joshua J. Mills, Marcel Perro, Behrooz "Bez" Shahriari, Shoot Again GamesJUNIOR INVENTORS: Ryan Abrams, Joshua Buergel, Luis Lara, Neil Roberts, Jay TreatASSOCIATES: Dark Forest Project, Stephen B. Davies, Adrienne Ezell, Marcus Howell, Thiago Jabuonski, Doug Levandowski, Nathan Miller, Mike Sette, Matt Wolfe

In this episode Chris, Darrell, and TC are joined by special guest Seth Jaffee of Tasty Minstrel Games to talk reprints, rebrands, & special editions, and what sort of effect they have on the hobby market. All this, plus International Tabletop Day, the Cardboard Edison Awards, Avengers: Infinity War, things that grind our gears about perception vs. reality on Kickstarter, Arboretum, plagiarism, Magic, Orléans, Puerto Rico, Eminent Domain Origins, and more!

In Episode 6 of the Celtic Cardboard Podcast we report on the different cons attended last year, talk about updates to our designs and discuss the Cardboard Edison contest.

Cardboard Edison (@CardboardEdison) join Burke Drew (@realburkedrew) to talk about the Cardboard Edison Award. 02:12 - What's in the Oven? 04:42 - Main topic: The 2017 Cardboard Edison Award 50:46:00 - GDofNC news Things mentioned in this episode: The Cardboard Edison Award Battle for Biternia - The MOBA for Boardgamers Discuss this episode in our guild at podcast.gdofnc.com. Follow us on Twitter at @GDofNC.

The hosts talk to Suzanne and Chris Zinsli of Cardboard Edison about their entry into the media/design side of the industry. The Zinzli's saw a lack of a hub in the board game design world, and decided to take it upon themselves to be that hub.  Reach out to them @CardboardEdison on twitter, facebook, and at cardboardedison.com   Hosts: Tony - Designer - @beardedroguegames Ian - Developer - @ianzangdesign Gil - Publisher - @gilhova "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dirk and Harrison are joined by Suzanne Zinsli of Cardboard Edison to talk about game design, publishing, and running their amazing resource for game designers. Cardboard Edison is a gather of best practices, tips for designers, and information about publishers. Their Cardboard Edison Award also helps grow and develop designers through the submittal process. Suzanne covers their own games like Cobra and Dubai and goes over what you should (and really shouldn’t do) to submit a game for the Cardboard Edison Award. --------------------- Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, www.artana.com, dirk@artana.com Harrison Pink - harrisonpink@gmail.com, @colonialpink Suzanne - @cardboardedison, cardboardedison@gmail.com --------------------- Episode Outline 0:00:46 - Cardboard Edison and other jobs 0:08:05 - Publishers vs. self-publishing 0:11:47 - Firewalling your own games 0:14:06 - Cobras 0:19:06 - Cardboard Edison Awards 0:32:16 - Having three partners 0:40:59 - Dubai 0:44:02 - Managing a large amount of projects 0:47:58 - Potential upcoming games 0:51:14 - Advice for designers

This is a fun interview where we talk a lot about game design and the premiere game design website, Cardboard Edison.

Your village has a bit of a problem… it’s infested with snakes. And what does any red-blooded entrepreneur do about it? Why, breed more snakes so you can profit from the tragedy, of course! In episode 38, we speak with Chris and Suzanne Zinsli, the founders of Cardboard Edison, and the designers of the trick-takingRead more →

Dirk and David are joined by designer and board game community member Chris Zinsli. Chris and his wife Suzanne are the founders of Cardboard Edison, a resource for designers of board games. Their blog and other media have helped countless designers get their ideas into production. They also co-design and publish a slew of their own games that touch on a wide variety of topics.---------------------Dirk Knemeyer - @DKnemeyer, www.artana.com, dirk@artana.com David Heron - @DavidVHeron Chris - @cardboardedison, www.cardboardedison.com---------------------Episode Outline 0:00:18 - Cardboard Edison 0:06:23 - The Process 0:09:58 - Cardboard Edison award-winner “Blood of an Englishman” 0:19:17 - Building the business and publishing 0:25:57 - Tessen 0:33:30 - Dubai 0:40:11 - Sultana 0:42:13 - Working with other publishers 0:45:43 - Co-designing with your spouse 0:49:27 - Pitching to publishers