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Published — 02. September 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

The Problem With Every Co-op Game

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02. September 2026 um 16:30

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Cooperative board games put everyone on the same team — but almost every one of them runs into the same design flaw: the quarterback problem. One player, usually the most confident or most experienced, ends up making every decision for the whole table while everyone else just follows along.

This video breaks down why that happens — the same thing that makes co-op games feel social (full shared information) is exactly what lets one person take over. Then we look at the two design tools that actually fix it: hidden information (giving each player something only they control) and split-the-table pressure (throwing enough problems at once that the group has to divide up).

We also talk about what studying this problem taught us at Pektis — even though our own games, Fintastic Sea (an ecosystem-building card game) and Wanderlust (a route-building travel game), are competitive. The lesson still applies: every player, in every game, needs a reason to care about their own turn.

Pektis Studio is an indie board game publisher. We make games and we talk honestly about how they're designed.
🐠 Fintastic Sea and 🌍 Wanderlust — links in our profile.

00:00 The person who takes over every co-op game
00:34 What a co-op game actually is
00:54 The quarterback problem
01:28 Why co-op invites it
02:08 Hidden information
02:46 Split-the-table pressure
03:23 Spotting great co-op design


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ABOUT PEKTIS STUDIO
We're a three-person indie board game studio in Offenbach, Germany. We've published Fintastic Sea, an ecosystem-building card game, and Wanderlust, a route-building travel game with 68 destinations. We're currently building Battle of the Knollen — a fantasy battle game with potato heroes — and sharing the design process as we go.

BATTLE OF THE KNOLLEN:
Follow the campaign on Gamefound:
→ https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollen

OUR GAMES
Fintastic Sea → https://www.pektis.com/de/product-page/fintastic-sea
Wanderlust → https://www.pektis.com/de/product-page/wanderlust-discover-the-world-kickstarter-edition

Join our discord for playtesting→ https://discord.com/invite/z7HxDcfEgX

Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes! https://www.instagram.com/pektis.studio/

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Published — 26. August 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

Why Games Need to Be Boring Before They Get Good

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26. August 2026 um 18:00

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Why do the best board games feel slow at the start and then click all at once? This is the psychology of engine building — one of the most satisfying board game mechanics, and one of the most misunderstood.

We break down why engine-building games are engineered to feel boring for the first twenty minutes and euphoric by the end: the acceleration curve and delayed gratification, why a combo you find yourself feels better than one you're taught (a close cousin of the IKEA effect), the constant tension between improving your engine and cashing it in for points, and the runaway leader problem — where one player's engine snowballs so hard everyone else checks out, and what designers actually do to stop that from happening.

Whether you're a player who wants to know why your favorite engine builders feel the way they do, or a designer working on your own game, this is a look under the hood at how engine building actually works — from a studio that's shipped two games and is building a third.

Examples pulled from our own games: Fintastic Sea (an ecosystem-building card game where creatures compound each other's value) and Wanderlust (a route-building travel game where your network accelerates the longer it runs).

Pektis Studio is an indie board game publisher. We make games, and we talk honestly about how they're designed.

🐠 Fintastic Sea and 🌍 Wanderlust — links in our profile.

00:00 The best part of the game is the boring part
00:29 That "I built that" moment
00:56 What is an engine building game
01:24 Why the combo has to feel like yours
02:07 Build vs. cash in
02:37 The runaway leader
03:05 Fintastic Sea


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ABOUT PEKTIS STUDIO
We're a three-person indie board game studio in Offenbach, Germany. We've published Fintastic Sea, an ecosystem-building card game, and Wanderlust, a route-building travel game with 68 destinations. We're currently building Battle of the Knollen — a fantasy battle game with potato heroes — and sharing the design process as we go.

BATTLE OF THE KNOLLEN:
Follow the campaign on Gamefound:
→ https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollen

OUR GAMES
Fintastic Sea → https://www.pektis.com/de/product-page/fintastic-sea
Wanderlust → https://www.pektis.com/de/product-page/wanderlust-discover-the-world-kickstarter-edition

Join our discord for playtesting→ https://discord.com/invite/z7HxDcfEgX

Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes! https://www.instagram.com/pektis.studio/

#Pektis #Essen #Spiel #Boardgame #Brettspiel #Games #Bgg #Boardgamegeek #Developer #Convention #fun #cool #tabletop #table #game #art #creative #relaxing #dice #chill #study #funny #card #tcg #pokemon #monopoly #chess #risk #warhammer #stream #video #geek #board #tabletop #top10 #gaming #review #lets #play #letsplay #react #unbox #unboxing #drawing #germany #german #china #design #vine #everdell #music #edit #yt #twitch #insta #instagram #messe #board #top5 #youtube #collection #travel #gallery #artsy #kickstarter #tiktok #funart #cascadia #everdell #mtg #yugioh
Published — 19. August 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

There Are Only 4 Board Game Players

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Von: Pektis Studio
19. August 2026 um 16:30

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There are only four board game players — and all four are at your table.

The friend who takes ten minutes on one turn isn't being difficult. The one who can't remember the score but can recount the entire game isn't playing wrong. The one who loses on purpose to test a combo, and the one who keeps wandering into the kitchen — none of them are the problem.

They're playing four different games at the same table. And whether that's a great night or a frustrating one is mostly a design question, not a friendship question.

In this video I break down the four player types by what they actually do at a table, then get into the harder part: how you design a single board game that gives all four of them a real reason to care. That means visible efficiency benchmarks for the optimizer, narratable outcomes for the storyteller, undocumented combos for the tinkerer, and something to do during downtime for the socializer — but those are patches. The real answer is overlapping win routes, and I show you a mechanic from our own game where two completely different player types use the same zone in two completely different ways, and both of them win.

If a board game has ever made you feel like you were the problem at the table, this one's for you.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The table you've definitely sat at
01:22 The Optimizer
01:50 The Storyteller
02:12 The Tinkerer
02:30 The Socializer
02:52 Why these aren't personality types
03:14 The problem this creates for game designers
03:49 Designing for the Optimizer
04:17 Designing for the Storyteller
04:43 Designing for the Tinkerer
05:02 Designing for the Socializer
05:22 Overlapping win routes — the actual solution
06:00 The Fintastic Sea reserve example
06:30 Nobody at your table is playing wrong

ABOUT PEKTIS STUDIO
We're a three-person indie board game studio in Offenbach, Germany. We've published Fintastic Sea, an ecosystem-building card game, and Wanderlust, a route-building travel game with 68 destinations. We're currently building Battle of the Knollen — a fantasy battle game with potato heroes — and sharing the design process as we go.

BATTLE OF THE KNOLLEN:
Follow the campaign on Gamefound:
→ https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollen

OUR GAMES
Fintastic Sea → https://www.pektis.com/de/product-page/fintastic-sea
Wanderlust → https://www.pektis.com/de/product-page/wanderlust-discover-the-world-kickstarter-edition

Join our discord for playtesting→ https://discord.com/invite/z7HxDcfEgX

Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes! https://www.instagram.com/pektis.studio/

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Published — 18. August 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio
Published — 12. August 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

Why Your Brain Loves Taking Risks in Board Games(Push your luck)

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Von: Pektis Studio
12. August 2026 um 16:30

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You know you should stop. Everyone at the table is telling you to stop. You push again anyway — and in that moment, it doesn't feel like a mistake. It feels right.

That's not greed. That's push-your-luck — one of the most powerful psychological mechanics in board game design, and one of the reasons games like Incan Gold, Can't Stop, and Diamant get their hooks into you so fast.

In this video, we break down the actual psychology behind why your brain craves uncertain rewards more than guaranteed ones — and why that "one more push" feeling isn't a character flaw, it's just how your brain is wired to respond to risk. We'll walk through what push-your-luck mechanics actually are, why designers build games around this exact feeling on purpose, and what separates a push-your-luck game that feels thrilling from one that just feels random.

As a board game design studio that's shipped two games and is deep in development on a third, we talk about this from the inside — how we actually think about risk, reward curves, and player psychology when we're building mechanics ourselves.


⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The push you make anyway
00:26 What push-your-luck actually means
01:00 The feeling every player knows
01:28 Why uncertainty is more exciting than a guaranteed reward
01:52 Why this isn't greed
02:22 The designer's take — how the risk/reward curve actually works
03:22 What this means for how we design games at Pektis

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🥔 Pektis Studio is currently developing Battle of the Knollen, a tactical trick-taking card game set in the Potato Realms of Tuberia.
Follow the chaos:
https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollen



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Published — 08. August 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio
Published — 05. August 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

Why Werewolf Makes You Question Everything

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Von: Pektis Studio
05. August 2026 um 16:00

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Ever notice how you start reading your best friend differently the second a hidden role enters the game? That's not paranoia — that's the design working exactly as intended.

In this video, we break down the psychology behind hidden role games (Werewolf, Secret Hitler, Shadow Hunters, Battlestar Galactica) — why they turn trust into a weapon, what "information asymmetry" actually does to your brain, and the impossible line every designer has to walk between a player who looks guilty and one who is guilty.

If you've ever accused a friend of lying just because they hesitated for one second too long — this one's for you.


00:00 Why you start suspecting people you trust
01:03 What a hidden role game actually is
01:24 The social threat hidden roles create
02:03 Information asymmetry, explained
02:51 The hard balance
03:41 My personal taste


🥔 Pektis Studio is currently developing Battle of the Knollen, a tactical trick-taking card game set in the Potato Realms of Tuberia. \follow the chaos:
https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollen



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Published — 29. Juli 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

Why You Always Lose at Board Games

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Von: Pektis Studio
29. Juli 2026 um 16:30

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Learn how to win games consistently by rethinking your opening moves. Stop relying on luck and start using better strategy tactics.

Most players believe victory comes down to natural talent or pure chance, but top performers operate differently. This breakdown explains why winning consistently is about treating your initial turns as research. Instead of rushing for an immediate advantage, successful players gather data to inform their long-term decisions.

If you want to improve your competitive gaming results, you need to shift your approach. This guide is for anyone tired of playing reactively and ready to build a winning mindset. By applying these specific gaming tactics, you can turn early game phases into a structured advantage rather than a gamble.

Subscribe to our channel and let me know if the comments do you care about winnign or losing?

00:00 Intro
01:50 Reason 1 why you always lose
03:00 Reason 2 why you always lose
04:10 Reason 3 why you always lose
05:36 It does not actually matter



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Published — 24. Juli 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio
Published — 22. Juli 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

When Ignoring Players Is The Right Call

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Von: Pektis Studio
22. Juli 2026 um 17:00

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You asked for feedback. You acted on every note. The game got worse.

This is the most common trap in game development — and almost nobody talks about it honestly.

00:00 Intro
00:43 Why we ignore the feedback
01:32 Signal vs noise — how to tell them apart
02:10 The filter we actually use at Pektis
03:40 When we ignored you and we are right
04:16 When we ignored you and we are wrong


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Published — 15. Juli 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

The only 2 minutes of your board game night you'll remember.

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Von: Pektis Studio
15. Juli 2026 um 16:30

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Follow Battle of the Knollen:https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollen

Does your game night memory hold up? Learn how Daniel Kahneman explains the science behind our memories and why they fail us.

This video examines the connection between game night memory and the psychological principles discussed by Daniel Kahneman. If you enjoy playing board games or want to understand how your brain processes experiences, this breakdown provides a clear look at why our recollection of events differs from reality.

We explore the specific cognitive mechanics that influence how we recall social interactions and strategy sessions. By applying these concepts from board game psychology, you can gain a better understanding of how memory works during high-engagement activities. Whether you are a casual player or a strategy enthusiast, identifying these patterns helps you recognize why your game night memory might not be as accurate as you think.

Subscribe for weekly cognitive science breakdowns, and tell me in the comments if you have ever had a major disagreement about what happened during a game night.

00:00 Intro
00:37 Peak End Science
01:13 How does this help boardgames
01:49 The Peak
02:46 The End
04:07 Battle of the Knollen Application



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Published — 08. Juli 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

Polished Games vs Broken Games: The Real Difference

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Von: Pektis Studio
08. Juli 2026 um 16:30

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Follow Battle of the Knollen:https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollenBoard games have been tricking you into decisions.

Some games feel polished from turn one. Others fall apart the moment someone makes a mistake.

The difference isn't the rules — it's whether the designer ever shut up and watched someone play.

00:00 Why some games feel broken after one play
01:15 What the Silent Playtest is
02:21 Case Study: Fintastic Sea
03:36 Case Study: Wanderlust
04:28 How t actually run one


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Published — 01. Juli 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

This Board Game Trick Stops Analysis Paralysis

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Von: Pektis Studio
01. Juli 2026 um 16:30

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Follow Battle of the Knollen:https://gamefound.com/de/projects/pektis/battle-of-the-knollenBoard games have been tricking you into decisions.

Stop analysis paralysis in your board game design. Learn practical methods to guide player decisions without simplifying your mechanics.

Players often freeze when multiple actions appear equally viable, causing gameplay to drag. This breakdown examines why board game design suffers from decision fatigue and how to refine your rules to keep the momentum going. If you are struggling to balance complexity with flow, these insights help you identify where your game design is stalling.

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00:00 Why analysis paralysis happens
00:41 The Decoy Effect in 60 seconds
02:19 Design Takeaway
03:00 outtro

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Published — 26. Juni 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio
Published — 25. Juni 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio
Published — 24. Juni 2026 ⏭ Pektis Studio

I've Sat on Both Sides of the Pitch Table—Here's What I Learned

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Von: Pektis Studio
24. Juni 2026 um 16:45

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Improving your board game pitching skills is the single most effective way to get your prototype signed by a publisher.
I recently spent time evaluating various concepts from designers, and the contrast between a winning pitch and one that falls flat is stark. While some creators arrived with polished, compelling presentations, others struggled to articulate the core value of their work. This video breaks down the specific moments where designers succeeded and where they missed the mark, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the evaluation process.
Whether you are aiming to land a deal at a convention or sending emails to publishers, these game design tips provide the clarity needed to present with authority.

00:00 Intro

00:55 The Basics

01:44 Know your own terminology

03:10 Why should people care

04:12 Defend yourself

05:10 Use your own words

06:21 Bring a clean component list

07:16 A cheerful note


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We Got Destroyed in Playtesting. Here's How We Fixed It.

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Von: Pektis Studio
17. Juni 2026 um 16:45

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A playtester told us our game was terrible.
Not "this mechanic needs work" — terrible. Those were the exact words.
For 48 hours after that session, we paniced.
Here's what we did with that feedback, what we kept, what we changed, and the filtering process every designer needs when brutal feedback hits.

00:00 The verdict that floored us

01:34 The 48 hours of panic

02:00 Separating the three things she actually told us

03:41 What we fixed — and what we're keeping

04:11 Filtering is key

What's the hardest playtest feedback you've ever sat through?
Tell me in the comments — I genuinely want to know how you handled it.


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