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Worker Placement Blog

by Jake Tlapek

A blog focused on discussing game design, game theory, and game-ification in all aspects.

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Episodes

  1. 15.1 - Hobby Overload

    After a week off, I'm back with format changes and a new outlook.

  2. 14.5 - Personal PC Peripheral Pilgrimage

    EXTRA SATURDAY EPISODE!!! I blather on about all the keyboards and mice I every used. Pretty pointless stuff unless you care. Enjoy!

  3. 14.4 - Design Integrity

    I talk about my struggles and feeling on design and designer integrity vs being published!

  4. 14.3 - WYP: Overwatch Tips & #Gamebag

    Today, I get back into the Overwatch grind and share what is working for me. Also, Gamebag.

  5. WP 14.2 - Education Through Enjoyment

    Using games to teach kids is awesome, right? Thank God for all my spending on Steam...

  6. WP 14.1 - Performance Enhancers (and Mtn Dew Too!)

    Should esports players be allowed to take substances that can improve their performance? What if its Doritos and M&Ms?

  7. WP 13.4 - TB: Mechs vs. Minions

    Time to breakdown the League of Legends wave survival boardgame, MvM!

  8. WP 13.3 - WYP: Vermintide 2

    In today's brief episode, I talk about the sequel to one of my favorites!

  9. WP 13.2 - TT: Licensed (Board)Games

    Are games based off other media content good? Or just a cash grab?

  10. WP 13.1 - Other People's Hobbies are Important

    Rant warning. Today, I implore people to value and experience other's hobbies.

  11. WP 12.5 - My Boardgame Go Bag

    I have a Quiver case full of awesome games for when I need to game elsewhere. Here is what is inside!

  12. WP 12.4 - TB: The Thing: Escape from Outpost 31

    Today, I breakdown a game that I have pumped before, The Thing: Escape from Outpost 31!

  13. WP 12.3 - WYP: Gloomhaven & Gamebag

    Finally, I talk about Gloomhaven and an extended #gamebag!

  14. WP 12.2 - TT: Developers Owe You Nothing

    Today, I discuss the relationship between designer/developers and the community.

  15. WP 12.1 - Recommended Games for Starting a Game Group

    This is my list of recommended games to own or bring to a new game group for a blend of experienced and new players!

  16. WP 11.3 - TB: Overcooked

    On this week's breakdown, The Team 17 frantic team puzzler, Overcooked!

  17. WP 11.2 – TT: Retro Reboots & Nostalgia Games

    Nostalgia is a huge selling factor. It’s no wonder old games are getting remastered and new games are homage to yesteryear.

  18. WP 011.1 – Casual Concept: Run the House

    In today’s President’s Day casual concept, I discuss concepts for a political party negotiation game!

  19. WP 010.5 – Favorite Videogame Moments

    I share my top 5 video game moments! So hard to choose…

  20. WP 010.4 – TB: Azul

    Azul is the new hotness and I finally got to play! Here is my breakdown.

  21. WP 010.3 – WYP: Long Live the Queen & Gamebag

    For Valentine’s Day, I talk about Long Live the Queen, a choose your own adventure game! Also, Roll Player and Gamebag.

  22. WP 010.2 – TT: Legacy Boardgames

    Legacy games are sweeping the cardboard kingdom. What are they and how are they affecting boardgames as a whole

  23. WP 010.1 – Games That Were Ruined (for me)

    Here are a couple games that I used to love that were ruined for me by updates or changes.

  24. WP 009.5 – Casual Concept: Plow Force

    Today, in a new segment, I concept a game design based on running a snow plow business.

  25. WP 009.4 – TB: Glory to Rome

    In this week’s Thursday Breakdown, I tackle the Carl Chudyk classic, Glory to Rome.

  26. WP 009.3 – WYP: Darkest Dungeon & Mysterium

    Along with the usual suspects, I discuss Mysterium and Darkest Dungeon!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A blog focused on discussing game design, game theory, and game-ification in all aspects.

HOSTED BY

Jake Tlapek

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