All Episodes

Designing a Civilization Game with Jamey Stegmaier

[BONUS] Odin Phong on Creating an Anthology of Games

Designing a Roll and Write with Odin Phong

[BONUS] Ann Losito on Tips for Streaming

Media and Game Design with Ann Losito

[BONUS] Dave Schultze on the Intersection of Industrial Design and Game Design

Designing 3D games with Dave Schultze

[BONUS] Lizzy Funkouser on Designing with Kids in the House

Paying Attention to Detail with Lizzy Funkhouser

[BONUS] John Brieger on Re-Theming a Game

Freelancing in the Gaming Industry with John Brieger

[BONUS] Joe Pilkus on Overcoming Failure

Lessons Learned from Developing Games with Joe Pilkus

[BONUS] Derek Funkhouser on Going from Freelancer to Working for a Publisher

Creating Magic Moments with Derek Funkhouser

[BONUS] Wes Woodbury on Tips and Tricks for Tabletop Simulator

Designing Fantasy Themed Games with Wes Woodbury

[BONUS] Ryan Langewisch on Tile-Placement Games

Rapid Iteration with Ryan Langewisch

[BONUS] Luke Laurie on Designing Expansions

Designing Worker Placement Games with Luke Laurie

[BONUS] Ian Zang on Rondel Games

4 Types of Gamer Experiences with Ian Zang

[BONUS] Nikki Valens on Designing Games with App Integration

Designing a Narrative Driven Game with Nikki Valens

[BONUS] Bob and Ryan Craig on Drawing Inspiration from Retro Games

Designing a Tile-Laying Game with Bob and Ryan Craig

[BONUS] Geert Sillevis on Translating a Game

Outdoor Mystery Games with Geert Sillevis

[BONUS] Elizabeth Hargrave on How to Get More Women into Game Design

Designing an Engine Building Game with Elizabeth Hargrave

[BONUS] Evan Derrick on the Dos and Don’ts for Artists

Going Pro in the Gaming Industry with Evan Derrick

[BONUS] Daryl Andrews on the Best Conventions to Go to as a Designer

Designing Games Based on a Licensed IP with Daryl Andrews

[BONUS] Darren Terpstra on Building an Audience through Going to Conventions

Multiple Mechanisms in a Game with Darren Terpstra

[BONUS] Tom Butler on Organizing Game Design Time

Designing Historical Games with Tom Butler

[BONUS] Adam Chunn and Woody Hutsell on Creating Miniatures

Designing Economic Games with Adam Chunn and Woody Hutsell

[ANNOUNCEMENT] 2019 Board Game Design Challenge

[BONUS] Jesse Zamora on Hidden Information Games

[BGDL+] Quality vs Quantity, Lessons from Steve Martin, and the Weight Room

Modifying Published Games with Jesse Zamora

[BONUS] John Coveyou on Building a Brand

Fun AND Educational Games with John Coveyou

[BONUS] Peter C. Hayward on Designing 2nd Editions

How to Be a Great Playtester with Peter C. Hayward

[BONUS] Noel Gussen on Workflow and Organization

Multiple End Game Triggers with Noel Gussen

[BONUS] Jay Cormier on Managing Multiple Designs at the Same Time

Playtesting Pro Tips with Jay Cormier

[BONUS] Joe Slack on Going Pro in the Gaming Industry

Teaching Game Design with Joe Slack

[BONUS] Patrick Rauland on Designing Asymmetrical Games

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Learn How to Design Great Games People Love

Product Management and Game Design with Patrick Rauland

[BONUS] Jason Tagmire on Kickstarting Small Games

Small Games that Pack a Big Punch with Jason Tagmire

[BGDL+] Interviewing Reiner Knizia for the 2nd Edition of the Board Game Design Advice Book

[BONUS] Eric Rayl on How to Film a Great Video

The Game Designers Documentary with Eric Rayl

[BONUS] Bill Lasek on the 5 Starting Points for Design

Programmable Action Games with Bill Lasek

[BONUS] James Van Niekerk on Approaching Publishers

Board Game Graphic Design with James Van Niekerk

[BONUS] Tim Fowers on Connecting with Gamers

Designing Deduction Games with Tim Fowers

[BONUS] Steven Aramini on Re-Theming a Game

Designing Area Control Games with Steven Aramini

[BONUS] Fabian Zimmermann on Roll & Write Games

Designing a Negotiation Game with Fabian Zimmermann

[BONUS] Darwin Kastle on Starting a Board Game Company

Designing a Deck Building Game with Darwin Kastle

[BONUS] Rita Orlov on Adding Mystery to a Game

Designing Puzzle Games with Rita Orlov

[BONUS] Dan & Connie Kazmaier on In-Game Economy Systems

Creating an Online Playtesting Group with Daniel & Connie Kazmaier

[BONUS] The Importance of Narrative in Games with Stephen & Michael Stagliano

Designing a Tabletop RPG with Stephen & Michael Stagliano

[BGDL+] My Kickstarter Post Mortem

[BONUS] Aron West on Building a Fanbase

Designing Dexterity Games with Aron West

[BONUS] Jackson Pope on the Ups and Downs of Publishing

Designing Hand Crafted Games with Jackson Pope

[BGDL+] When Gatekeepers Say No, Creating Must-Have Components, and Using Video in Design

[BONUS] David Abelson on Bringing Family into Game Design

Designing Abstract Games with David Abelson

[BONUS] Dustin Staats on Contributing to the Board Gaming Community

Gaming in the Classroom with Dustin Staats

[BONUS] Jamey & Gabe on Designing The Final Flicktier

Celebrating 100 Episodes!

[BONUS] Calum Taylor on Designing in Isolation

Randomness and Player Agency with Calum Taylor

[BONUS] Nick Kopp on Bar Codes and SKUs

Designing Light Games with Carla Kopp

[BONUS] Julio Nazario on Getting Inspired

Innovative Uses of Game Components with Julio Nazario

[BONUS] Isaac Vega on Working on Games in a Series